The CountryToxin warning for Manukau Harbour shellfishShellfish toxins on the North Island's west coast have risen significantly, officials say.09 Nov 07:06 AM
The CountryLegasea applauds fisheries portfolioLegaSea has welcomed the government's return to a separate portfolio for Fisheries31 Oct 02:30 AM
The CountryBuyer - and seller - bewareAn increase in the illegal selling of seafood via Facebook has prompted warnings.25 Oct 08:30 PM
The CountryTuna talkfest focuses on eel healthStakeholders talk about the wellbeing of eels (tuna) and other freshwater species.19 Jul 12:01 AM
The CountrySlug guns and slavery: Fishing cleanupInvestigations into slavery in the fishing industry behind new commitments.11 Jul 09:17 AM
The CountryTuna giant announces deal to target illegal fishing and slaveryMajor tuna products supplier to NZ commits to reforms after global environmental campaign.11 Jul 05:00 AM
The CountryFisheries management 'failing miserably': ExpertsA scathing critique of MPI and NZ fisheries has been published in a science journal.14 Jun 06:07 PM
The CountryParasite could spell end of Bluff oystersThere are fears that a parasite could cause the demise of the iconic Bluff oyster.09 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryMass cull of Stewart Island oystersAll flat oysters are to be removed from Stewart Island's Big Glory Bay09 Jun 01:34 AM
The Countryfish signal where the action is at this time of the yearThere are plenty of fish around, but they are not spread all over the ocean.12 May 05:00 PM
The CountryDLish Hangi fined $30k for selling black market pauaTauranga company DLish Hangi has been fined $30,000 for possessing black market seafood02 May 12:22 AM
The CountryFishing: Cold snap brings out trout in the lakes around RotoruaThe first trout have started to congregate at stream mouths in the Rotorua lakes.28 Apr 09:45 PM
The CountryDolphin-safe fishing to cost $40m plusWWF-NZ says a shift to safer fishing practices to protect the Maui's dolphin is possible.02 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryFishing monitor's link to industry decriedGreenpeace will lodge a complaint to the Auditor General over FishServe.02 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryRare sea lion found dead in trawler netSquid-fishing net's escape hatch appears to have failed, trapping female sea lion.27 Mar 03:09 AM
The CountryFishing: Remarkable men who fuelled quest for 'grander'Even though metrics has been the official system of weights and measures for a generation now, serious anglers still rank their catches the old-fashioned way.03 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionBest Fish Guide should revisit the factsCOMMENT: A strong correlation was found between the state of the country's fish stocks and the quality of its fisheries management, writes Tim Pankhurst.24 Jan 04:00 PM
The Country'It was a nasty prank - or it was calculated'Owners of South Westland salmon farm have "no idea" why someone tampered with water supply, killing $20,000 worth of fish.07 Dec 02:03 AM
The Country13,000 salmon die after water turned offSouth Island police are investigating the incident that occurred at the Paringa Salmon Farm Café, South Westland.06 Dec 03:31 AM
The CountryWatch NZH Local Focus: Future of fishing hangs in the balanceThe Ministry for Primary Industries is touring the country holding public consultation meetings, seeking feedback about its 'Future of our Fisheries' programme. Made with funding from NZ On Air.27 Nov 11:26 PM
The CountryDunne: Unsupported claims on MPI not neededCOMMENT: Stewart is entitled to her opinion , but the organisation she has described is not the one I see when I come to work every day.03 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionPath of destruction and dim-wittednessCOMMENT: Think of your least favourite ministry then multiply it by a thousand. That's roughly how much I despise the Ministry for Primary Industries.01 Nov 04:00 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: 50 tonnes of massive mussels in OpotikiCheck out these mussels, from New Zealand’s first commercial open ocean marine farm, off the coast of Opotiki. Made with funding from NZ on Air.Watch12 Oct 05:27 AM
The CountryFishing reserve approvedThe Minister for Primary Industries has approved a customary fishing reserve in Otago Harbour following an eight-year consultation and proposal process.26 Sep 09:54 PM
The CountryFishing watchdog 'compromised'NZ's decision to monitor fishing practices with a watchdog owned by the industry would not be acceptable in US, Canada or Australia, Govt has been told.12 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryKing Salmon confirms listing plansNZ King Salmon has confirmed its intention to undertake an initial public offering of shares in New Zealand and a listing on the NZX and ASX.28 Aug 10:20 PM
The CountryBig fishing companies to launch premium seafoodThe Ministry for Primary Industries and New Zealand's big three fishing companies have joined forces to develop a new "Tiaki" category of premium seafood.24 Feb 04:30 AM
DairyDip in primary exports tippedThe value of primary exports will fall from unusually high levels over the 2014/15 year before recovering steadily in the following three years.09 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryLock out fishers and hunters, farming magazine saysA popular farming publication wants farmers to lock out fishers and hunters over what it calls an anti-dairying attitude by their governing body.24 Mar 03:15 PM
OpinionChris Castle: Seabed mining claims red herringsLet's get one thing straight. Chatham Rock Phosphate wouldn't be considering extracting phosphate nodules from a tiny fraction.12 Aug 05:30 PM
The CountryHauraki Gulf: Planning for the futureAs valuable to marine life as it is prized by humans, the Hauraki Gulf is in decline. Though solutions seem as elusive as the gulf's fish stocks, a groundswell is building for collaboration.24 Aug 05:30 PM
