The CountryHB Seafoods director sentenced on further fishery offencesMore than 450kg of minced paua bought illegally from undercover agent.14 Feb 12:57 AM
The CountryDangerous act: Swimmers risking mutilation or deathJumpers trying to leap into a boat's propeller wash, or as close as they can to a boat.10 Feb 06:01 PM
The CountryProtest to raise awareness about Arms Legislation BillProtest to raise awareness about Arms Legislation Bill making its way through Parliament.10 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryFishing prize worth the weight in Hawke's BayIt's an albacore again as big fishing competition ends in Napier09 Feb 04:16 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNo excuses: Bay authorities clamp down on bad boatie behaviourOur growing population means more people are out on the water.06 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRare catch at fishing comp - and a swimming warningMore than 400 anglers chasing the big one on Hawke Bay.06 Feb 05:35 AM
The CountryNo catch limits, but plenty of ideas on how to save whitebaitWhitebaiters hear proposals to change the fishing rules.05 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryHuge entries as big Hawke's Bay fish comp startsMore than 450 entered Tuesday night, 100 boats hit the water on Wednesday morning.04 Feb 07:37 AM
The CountryCoronavirus: Crayfish backlog builds, fishers fear not filling quotasDecision needed on 80 tonnes of live crayfish that cannot be sent to China.03 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryAre whitebait doomed or will new rules save them?Whitebaiting rules are set to change in a bid to save the species, but it is enough?02 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryThousands petition for greater seabird protectionMore than 14,000 seabirds are estimated to be killed by commercial fishers every year.02 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryHe told his dad he wanted to catch the king of the ocean. Three years later, he reeled it inThree years of "tough times and heartbreak" ends with an astonishing marlin catch.29 Jan 04:08 AM
The CountryHow coronavirus impacts our crayfish and meat industriesChinese New Year & corona virus "causing problems all over the place" for NZ exporters.29 Jan 03:22 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBay crayfish industry fears big losses from virus in ChinaBay crayfish tipped to flood local market as virus shuts down Shanghai seafood market.28 Jan 05:00 PM
The CountryFour of the six whitebait species at risk or decliningGovernment seeks people's views on changes to whitebait fishing rules.27 Jan 07:05 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryA 2500km journey was 'no normal fishing trip'A crew of five sailed a boat across the Tasman and spotted 'the one that got away'.24 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryCommercial fishers 'breaking the law' - Forest & BirdA Fisheries NZ report found a level of underreporting of bycatch in the industry.23 Jan 03:07 AM
The CountryBig kingfish caught in Otago Harbour"I never thought I could do it". Peter Tuisano still smiling after 11.34kg kingfish catch.20 Jan 10:00 PM
The CountryAnglers vie for $34,000 worth of prizesWest coast fishermen joined the Wanganui Sea Fishing Club for a successful event.19 Jan 04:00 PM
The Country100 dead snapper found floating in Hauraki GulfMembers of the public are urged to report any suspicious fishing activity.18 Jan 11:39 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryGame fishing holds a place in NZ cultureCatching a marlin doesn't come around very often and should be celebrated.18 Jan 06:00 PM
The CountryStratford kids enjoy a day of trout fishingThere were plenty of young keen anglers at the annual Stratford Kids Trout Fishing Day.14 Jan 09:20 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBig prizes up for grabs for keen fishersA prize pool of $34,000-plus will be given out even if the competition is cancelled.14 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSulphur fumes and kingfish: On board the first charter boat out after White Island'We could see the abandoned helicopter standing in the desolation.'14 Jan 06:30 AM
The CountryIan McKelvie: Co-operation needed for NZ's fishing futureComment: Commercial and recreational sectors can work together for a sustainable industry.14 Jan 12:30 AM
The CountryGovernment moves to end export of whitebaitAbout 1000 tonnes were sent to Australia, the Cook Islands and Niue in 2018.13 Jan 10:43 PM
The CountryForest and Bird blames Antipodean albatross decline on longline fishersForest and Bird said the albatross have a nationally critical threat status.13 Jan 10:15 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMan catches enormous kingfish off Napier beachMan catches 25.29kg kingfish while surfcasting at Awatoto beach.17 Dec 12:31 AM
The CountryPrimary export revenue expected to rise - MPIFuture looks bright for exporters in MPI's Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries.16 Dec 08:45 PM
The CountryRecord export highs picked for primary sectorLatest Situation and Outlook report shows sustained high export growth set to continue.16 Dec 12:15 AM
The CountryComment: We can do better for our fishing industryComment: Rather than hamstringing the sector we should look for science-based solutions.12 Dec 11:30 PM
The CountryTime-slots still available for fishing dayThe annual Stratford kids' trout fishing day is fast approaching.11 Dec 01:05 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFishing for fun: Kiwi birthright in peril or a sector that needs reeling in?Recreational fishing is anything but relaxing if some weekend warriors are to be believed.09 Dec 04:43 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySuspected poaching: Divers' legal crayfish takes tipped out"Locals have taken the kōura catch and tipped it back into the water."04 Dec 08:00 PM
