The Country'Code of conduct' seeks to reinforce promises madeNorthland skippers are the latest to back a NZ industry wide fisheries code of conduct.08 May 09:00 PM
The CountryFishing: Fishing on film a reel thrillerStory of big game fishing features huge excitement behind lens with record catch.12 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryCommercial fisherman fined for under-reporting catchTane Zanders was fined after pleading guilty to three fisheries charges.28 Feb 04:57 AM
The CountryOtago Fish & Game: Feedback sought on angling reviewOtago Fish & Game Council asked southern lakes anglers for feedback on fishing regulations02 Feb 02:30 AM
The CountryFishing bosses asked Govt to keep monitoring info secretFishing industry bosses asked MPI officials to keep vessel monitoring information secret.16 Jan 05:00 AM
The CountryOtago Fish and Game note increase in angling offencesOtago Fishing and Game have noted a rise in fishing offences.16 Jan 02:30 AM
The CountryTV stars clash: Guys v girls fishing video labelled derogatoryA video posted by ITM Fishing has caused controversy on Facebook.04 Jan 08:51 PM
The CountrySanford pulls out after big salmon by-catchFish & Game is praising Sanford for voluntarily withdrawing from trawling Banks Peninsula.06 Dec 01:40 AM
The CountryCall for support for recreational fishersThe NZ Initiative supports better balance between commercial and recreational fishing.04 Dec 05:03 AM
The CountryCall for fishery closures over risk to hoihoNew study prompts group's call for fisheries closures to save iconic yellow-eyed penguin.30 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryHarrison Bell reels in monster kingyHarrison Bell has claimed a new Ahipara Gamefishing Club record20 Nov 08:30 PM
The CountrySecond call for fishing guides to be licensedNew Zealand Professional Fishing Guides Association wants guides to be licensed.12 Nov 10:30 PM
The CountryDelaying monitoring 'fatally flawed', says NGOMinister accused of being in fishing lobby's pocket by delaying monitoring rollout.12 Nov 05:09 AM
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
