PremiumPremiumThe CountryFishy claims: Supermarket seafood brands accused of greenwashingResearchers find green claims on many products can't be backed up.04 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryTiny egg to big fish in a year: Land-based farm hooks into global seafood goalsA new state-of-the-art, land-based kingfish farm is officially opened.15 Aug 11:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Science needed to solve milky-fleshed snapper syndromeOPINION: Let’s face it - nobody wants to be catching sick fish.31 Jul 10:33 PM
The CountryOcean warming threatens multi-million dollar losses for NZ fishing sectorScientists say warming could soon hit a tipping point for catch rates in NZ fisheries.28 Jul 02:05 AM
The CountryMillions of mussels to help restore Hauraki Gulf ecosystemGreen-lipped mussels used to reverse destructive fishing practices.25 Jul 06:30 PM
OpinionOpinion: Mushy snapper - overfishing is starving NZ's most iconic species to deathOPINION: Listen to what our starving snapper are telling us - and do something.25 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryNew Zealand trawler targets threatened fish in AustraliaAustralian conservationists alarmed as super trawler returns to fish orange roughy.15 Jul 07:57 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySealord gives new buy Independent Fisheries a long line to keep living up to its nameCanterbury company set to continue its 70 years of family history and values.07 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryNew research points to likely cause of 'milky fish'Anglers report hooking snapper that appear to be malnourished, with mushy, white flesh.01 Jul 11:32 PM
The CountrySearch under way for missing fishing boat off Gisborne coast, NZDF joining operation tonight'We are doing everything we can to locate the missing vessel.'24 Jun 09:40 AM
The CountryMarlin magic: NZ inventor’s lure wins fisherman US$1.7 millionA decades-long quest needed a Kiwi lure to land the fish of dreams.12 Jun 01:23 AM
The CountryCyclone Gabrielle thought to be reason for 'masses' of porcupinefish'On my last trip, which consisted of 10 trawl tows, we caught 773 kilos of them.'03 Jun 11:37 PM
The CountryRetired man's life savings gone after sleeping skipper grounds fishing boat'I have nothing left, thanks to Simon's stupidity.'03 Jun 05:00 PM
The Country'Ignorance is not an excuse' Northland man fronts up over alleged illegal fishingFisherman explains how he came to be fishing in a protected marine reserve.16 May 05:00 AM
The CountrySilt impact: Cyclone-related damage to seabed could harm fish populationOne survey focused on the impact of cyclone-related silt on the marine environment.09 May 06:00 PM
The CountryIwi apply for temporary fishing closures in Hauraki GulfThe MPI is seeking feedback on an application relating to three areas in the Hauraki Gulf.23 Apr 12:18 AM
The Country'Like little utes': Salmon farm's tuk-tuk trial a successMt Cook Alpine Salmon uses tuk-tuks on its farms to move equipment and people around.21 Apr 10:45 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCommercial fishers welcome lifting of US trade ban over Māui dolphin protectionsExports of nine fish species caught on the west coast of the North Island can resume.03 Apr 03:00 AM
The CountrySuper-sized snapper on Shane Jones' menuJones believes the new project could future-proof our aquaculture.01 Apr 09:21 PM
The CountryConcerns raised over $1 million Coromandel fishing contestEvent organisers and fisheries officials happy with fish population and methods.20 Mar 06:36 PM
The Country'Vague and ineffective': Scientists criticise new fishing rules on kina barrens in Northland'While removing kina treats the symptom, it doesn't address the cause of a sick reef.'04 Mar 04:00 AM
The CountryNew fishing rules expected to tackle kina infestation in NorthlandNorthland would be the first region to see the changes.04 Feb 04:00 AM
The CountryHawke's Bay Megafish winner hauls in 104.8kg fish and over $30,000 in prizesHe said it 'hurt' to reel in the fish due to its massive size.04 Feb 03:46 AM
The Country'Maybe they’ve made their point': Far North fishing competition biggest yet, organisers sayFar North hapū blocked beach access to a popular fishing comp. So how did it all unfold?28 Jan 01:33 AM
The CountryProtesters block access as talks fall through over Far North fishing compThe contest protesters have received strict scrutiny from tangata whenua hapū Matakairiri.26 Jan 12:49 AM
The CountryLongline fishing boats now need cameras on boardAll commercial surface longline boats to have cameras to film catch and release methods.15 Jan 09:18 PM
The CountryWatch: 'Grab the camera': Great white shark circles boatie for over an hourA shark expert says it appears the shark had been caught in a net and injured.08 Jan 04:08 AM
The CountryThere's no catch: Niwa just wants to check your fish tallyStock assessments all in the name of science.15 Dec 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhat's the future of the $5 billion fishing industry?Fiercely competitive sector eyes consolidation and collaboration to endure.13 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryIs Shane Jones the 'champion' the fishing industry wished for?Fishing policy a trade-off says Jones, but misinformation is in his gunsights.13 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountrySealord fined more than $250k after crew exposed to asbestos'This was a major industry player that should have known better' - Maritime NZ.12 Dec 05:32 PM
The Country'One that bites': Fisherman's $20k fine for removing boat's monitoring deviceHe tried to hide the device in a bag beneath the sea.06 Dec 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryPotential battle brewing over foreign investmentWinston Peters wants Act to convince him loosening foreign investment rules is worth it.28 Nov 03:56 AM
The CountryHMNZS Taupō returns to Whangārei after patrolling for illegal fishingThe navy ship is returning to her home port and will host an open day on Saturday.28 Nov 03:10 AM
