The CountryShellfish ban to last for weeks or months, flooding mooted as toxin causeNZ Food Safety says flooding could have added nutrients that are causing the toxin.15 Nov 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhat is Ngāi Tahu’s game plan for the Sanford fishing company?Director churn and an interim CEO pick raises questions about the iwi's agenda.14 Nov 02:43 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySanford director departures in 'very different circumstances' - chairmanSanford remains in compliance with NZX listing rules, says Sir Rob McLeod.13 Nov 06:17 PM
The CountryShellfish off menu in Far Far North due to toxin which can cause serious illnessToxins in shellfish in Far North spark health warning13 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryParalytic shellfish toxins extend to East CapeToxins in mussels from Tolaga Bay were found to be 11 times over the safe eating limit.13 Nov 02:03 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySanford directors jump ship, one cites shareholder actionsAnd a question emerges over a director's role as the interim CEO.13 Nov 12:08 AM
The Country'Be safe': Dad swept from rocks by large wave at fishing spotHis partner is pleading for people to wear a lifejacket so they can go home to loved ones.12 Nov 04:00 PM
The Country'Hellishly dangerous': Row erupts after two-inch longline hook snags beachgoerMan, dog and boogie boarder get caught up by fishing line.26 Oct 07:45 PM
The CountryReel deal: Kāwhia Boating & Angling Club lands national honourThe Waikato club has received a national honour.25 Oct 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBig catch: The $3000-a-night NZ fishing lodge bought by global luxury operatorThe Nelson fly-fishing lodge is internationally famous.24 Oct 02:23 AM
The CountryPoacher with 109 scallops apprehended at closed Northland fisheryA boat and dive gear were seized and the man is likely to face prosecution.18 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryGet ready for the upcoming trout seasonThe new trout fishing season starts on October 1.25 Sep 02:04 AM
The CountryCouncil navigates uncharted waters as Bay of Islands fishing ban formally adoptedThere are some exceptions to the rules, which include kina harvesting and tikanga.14 Sep 02:31 AM
The CountryNew controls to prevent spread of oyster diseaseDisease-causing parasite Bonamia ostreae infects and eventually kills Bluff oysters.05 Sep 04:56 AM
The CountryRecreational daily pāua limits reduced for lower and central North IslandThe daily limit has been reduced to five of each species per fisher for sustainability.04 Sep 04:18 AM
The Country'Beloved blue backyard': Govt bans bottom trawling for majority of Hauraki GulfBottom-trawling and Danish seining would be banned from 89 per cent of the Gulf.28 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryKororāreka Marae Komiti introduces fifth three-month fishing rāhui in Bay of IslandsThree-month fishing rāhui in Bay of Islands to help reinstate fishery stocks.23 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryMan who poached 4600 crayfish for ‘sprawling’ black market ring jailedCrayfish poacher apologised after abusing customary permit system.23 Aug 02:45 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhitebaiting season set to begin“Most people get them to make themselves a few fritters.”21 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryThe great chase: Big game fishermen descend on West Coast townAnglers take to the sea hunting giant bluefin tuna.20 Aug 11:04 PM
The CountryWhitebait ban: Trust says priorities delayed rāhui decisionThe trust had been in talks over the ban since April.08 Aug 11:37 PM
The CountryBottom trawling ban for Hauraki Gulf to be unveiled by GovtScientists have long warned about overfishing and pollution in the Gulf.08 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNet loss: Double rāhui for Hawke's Bay whitebait ahead of season openingA whitebait ban is in place - and a stalwart is not happy with the timing.07 Aug 06:13 AM
The CountryEighteen albatrosses snagged by surface longline fishingCalls for stricter mitigation methods 'everywhere, all the time'.01 Aug 06:33 PM
The CountryRevealed: Second rare Hector's dolphin killed as fishing bycatch in two monthsThe Green Party is calling for stronger protection measures.27 Jul 06:57 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBuried lead cables less risky than DIY, health expert saysKiwis making bullets, sinkers, doing up old homes face lead poison risks.21 Jul 01:53 AM
The CountryNew machine learning tool spots black petrels hooked in fishing lines 30 times faster than humans canSo far this year, eight black petrel captures have been reported by commercial fishers.18 Jul 10:48 PM
The CountryMan's $68k black market crayfish rort: 'I'd like to apologise to all my people'John Nohotima falsely applied for customary permits to take thousands of koura from sea.26 Jun 06:00 AM
The CountryBad catch: Fishing company loses multi-million dollar trawler over coral weighing ‘less than half a pound of butter’Judge: “Failure to record was at the heart of these charges – not the amount of material”.13 Jun 05:39 AM
The CountryDoC ups licence fees on ‘world's finest trout fishing’The department is increasing fees for trout fishing sites that are among the world's best.12 Jun 10:30 PM
The CountryAnchoring ban, rāhui now in place on caulerpa-infested areas in BOIMana whenua and the Government move to fight invasive seaweed.12 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJeremy Helson: Why fisheries sector welcomes AIOPINION: Seafood NZ chief executive casts an eye towards the future.07 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountrySanford to sell inshore fishing businessSalmon powers up country's biggest seafood company performance.21 May 09:18 PM
The CountrySeabed mining inquiry causes controversyA select committee inquiry will investigate seabed mining regulations in NZ waters.07 May 03:11 AM
