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139 jobs lost as mussel processing plant in Tauranga set to close
The joint venture is 'unable to profitably process mussels in Tauranga'.

'Vague and ineffective': Scientists criticise new fishing rules on kina barrens in Northland
'While removing kina treats the symptom, it doesn't address the cause of a sick reef.'

New fishing rules expected to tackle kina infestation in Northland
Northland would be the first region to see the changes.

'Educated and cunning': Small town cop's unusual find inside hidden compartments of car
'It’s not somewhere generally that we would look for something like seafood.'

Biosensor to protect kaimoana for future generations
A tool that can detect damaging seafood toxins is expected to change aquaculture.

Rampant population of kina at Karikari Peninsula killing off sea kelp and forcing snapper out
Te Whānau Moana and Te Rorohuri lift rahui to cull rampant sea urchin.

Questions swirl around Sanford’s board again
Watchdog says risk small investors caught in crossfire between large, wealthy groups.

Alert over toxic shellfish for North Island’s East Coast
Warnings as more ocean is found with an algal bloom that produces a dangerous toxin.

Sanford has highest revenue result in five years
Sanford's focus on three areas, as result follows two director departure announcements.

New tourism venture for well-known oyster farm
The Ōhope oyster farm's new owners have big plans.

Sanford to sell inshore fishing business
Salmon powers up country's biggest seafood company performance.

Public submissions on temporary fishery closure sought by MPI
Depleting fishery resources prompt customary owners to request temporary closure.

Wairarapa fisher wins $30k top prize in Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza
Fish landed on final day clinches Northland, and world’s, biggest surfcasting competition.

‘Pod’ to plate: Depot’s new shellfish debut
Al Brown's restaurant unveiled a 'perfect' innovation this week.

Oyster season 'worst in 26 years'
Shucks - this is pretty bad news for fans of the seafood delicacy.