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
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
