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
The CountryFishing contest ready to ride wavesThe competition launches from the Castlecliff slipway on Saturday and Sunday.04 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryIwi-owned Takitimu Seafoods to closeNgāti Kahungunu’s fisheries business is shutting down, affecting 33 staff.03 Apr 11:59 PM
The CountryPublic submissions on temporary fishery closure sought by MPIDepleting fishery resources prompt customary owners to request temporary closure.02 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryNorthland crayfish limits cut for recreational and commercial fishersReductions to commercial and recreational crayfish limits come in to effect in Northland.31 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Something desperately wrong': Milky flesh suggests snapper may be starving'My gut feeling... they’re not healthy, there’s something desperately wrong.'30 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryNZ King Salmon back in black after big lossA big turnaround in the second half put NZ King Salmon back in the black for the year.28 Mar 08:29 PM
The CountryNZ fishing companies employing Russian crews despite sanctionsCEO said Sealord needed to employ Russians because one of its vessels was Russian-built.15 Mar 09:17 PM
The Country'Freaked out': Poacher caught with 250 pāua fled fisheries officers by running into the seaPāua poacher sprung at checkpoint fled into the sea with suitcases of shellfish.15 Mar 05:02 AM
The CountryFurther biodiversity and environmental protection work needed in Gulf PlanFisheries plan needs to consider impacts of climate change, says regional council.09 Mar 04:08 PM
The CountrySensitive fishing data to be kept from public at appeal hearingData on fishing in fragile marine area in the South Island to remain confidential.08 Mar 10:03 PM
The CountryProfitable year for Māori fishing companyMoana NZ pays iwi after $12 million profit19 Dec 09:15 PM
The CountryRāhui banning blackfoot pāua take from Pōrangahau reef in placeConcerns have been raised about depleted stock of kaimoana for the community.14 Dec 04:46 AM
The CountryUS court halts imports of fish caught in Māui dolphin habitatRecent estimates show just 48 to 64 individual dolphins over the age of one remain.29 Nov 06:48 AM
The CountryBluff company fined $40k, banned from fishing for pāuaPermanent forfeiture of the vessel to be decided through Civil Court.26 Nov 02:31 AM
The CountrySalmon declining as water warms in DunedinCatching salmon in Otago Harbour is likely coming to an end.15 Nov 09:28 PM
The CountryCaught out: Pair pinged over blue cod plunderFishermen fined, boat forfeited after pair lie about why they had more fish than allowed.27 Oct 07:53 PM
The CountryCatch of the day: MPI snares skipper and boat in marine reserveFishing vessel tows net for 11km through marine reserve.13 Oct 10:15 PM
The CountryNZ King Salmon sinks to $24.5m loss as warmer weather kills fish, reduces biomassFish death disaster as warm weather damages NZ King Salmon's fortunes, reduces biomass.28 Sep 04:30 AM
The CountryThree quarters of fish in southern NZ contain microplastics - studyPackaging, clothes and discarded fishing nets are some of the likely sources.22 Sep 06:36 AM
The Country$72k in fines, vessel confiscated after illegal deep sea fishingIllegal trawling in protected waters an "honest mistake", says judge.01 Sep 10:33 PM
The CountryPair avoid jail after illegal crayfish sales on FacebookAbout 500 crayfish were identified as being involved in the pair's scheme.01 Sep 12:39 AM
The CountryDiesel spray sparks trawler fire, Talley's to review maintenance proceduresTalleys is now actioning recommendations issued by the TAIC.21 Jul 03:21 AM
The CountrySalmon farm closes: Rising sea temps too warm for fish in Marlborough SoundsNew Zealand King Salmon will fallow three farms in the Pelorus Sound by next summer.26 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDoug Paulin: Why Sealord wants to close 89pc of best fishing spotsOPINION: Sealord's CEO explains why we should lock major deepsea spots into conservation.15 May 05:00 PM
The CountrySanford sells lobster quota for $49.3mSanford has sold its Southern South Island lobster quota for $49 million.28 Apr 09:30 PM
The CountrySkipper fined for failing to report severed fingersSkipper fined for failing to abide by obligations to report serious workplace accident.19 Jan 04:13 AM
The CountryNgāi Tahu to run marine farms after Treaty settlementNgāi Tahu has been advocating for its rights since the 1992 fisheries settlement.05 Oct 12:58 AM
The CountryFishing company to pay $500,000 over worker's death getting caught in automated freezer machineThe man died after becoming caught in machinery in the ship's automated freezer system.23 Sep 02:20 AM
The CountryChina's ban on two Sealord plants having 'significant impact'Sealord CEO said the suspension had cost the company $3 million.26 Aug 12:30 AM
The CountryMigrant labour inquiry in fishing industry aims to boost Kiwi jobsInquiry comes as Covid-19 border restrictions highlight the reliance on migrant labour.02 Jul 01:26 AM
