New ZealandŌpōtiki wins US contract for $400m greenshell mussels exportThe company will start exporting its popular greenshell mussels (Whakatōhea kutai).28 Sep 06:56 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOur blue economy: Bay growing 'world-class' aquaculture industryThe eastern Bay, in particular, could become "a powerhouse" for New Zealand aquaculture.14 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandSwimmers, boaties muscle out mussel farms in prime recreation spotsMarine farmers could be forced to move their operations further from shore.10 Jan 01:58 AM
BDBDBusinessSealord $24m vessel forfeited for fishing breachThis comes after it was bottom trawling in a protected area almost two years ago.24 Jul 06:13 AM
New ZealandHow over-fishing is pushing these shark species to the brinkReef sharks increasingly being fished to extinction, finds survey involving NZ scientist.23 Jul 05:24 AM
New ZealandThe tiny iwi that sold a dream and is reaping the awardsWhakatōhea Mussels' factory promises to create dozens more jobs in a boost for the town.20 Jul 09:43 PM
New Zealand$19.8m kingfish farm for Bream BayThe project could lead to a 3000-tonne operation with revenue estimated at $45m a year.05 Mar 07:47 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessAgriSea growing on a diet of seaweed and scienceAgriSea brews up a case for the commercial power of seaweed.08 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPattrick Smellie: Deep ocean fish-farming comes a step closerKing Salmon announced plans for an offshore facility off the tip of the South Island.07 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsNew-wave research: $11.5m mega-project to shed light on NZ's changing oceansAn $11.5m project will take a closer look at NZ's vast and fast-changing marine estate.29 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDBusinessSanford earnings hit by vessel impact from crew deathFishing company Sanford reported an 8 per cent decline in first-half operating earnings.22 May 11:30 PM
New ZealandPlans for mussel farm on untouched coast angers localsA 30ha mussel seeding farm is planned near some of New Zealand's most pristine beaches.15 May 07:20 AM
BDBDBusinessKing Salmon earnings at bottom of guidance range as more fish dieKing Salmon flagged that warmer water temperature had dented its first-half earnings.01 May 03:47 AM
New ZealandWatch: Rescue helicopters pull hypothermic man who fell off yacht out of ocean"You could hear in his voice how stressed he had been and how relieved he was afterwards."07 Mar 01:09 AM
BDBDBusiness'We're desperate': King Salmon boss calls for Govt help on climate changeKing Salmon says the aquaculture industry isn't getting the support it needs.27 Feb 10:49 PM
BusinessNZ fresh salmon clears China border againNew Zealand fresh salmon clears Chinese border, easing fears of trade blacklist.26 Feb 12:00 AM
AgribusinessSmall Business: Growing oysters faster in moulds a 'game changer'Kaeo-based Shaun Gregory talks designing a shellfish mould to grow oysters in.24 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSnapper rising to the fisherman's bait in NZ's warmer oceans, as other species sinkIn Auckland the fish casualties include tarakihi, gurnard, trevally, hapuku and john dory.15 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessFishy problem: Dunedin robotics company to bone salmon automaticallyAge-old problem of removing fine bones from salmon is being sought by a Dunedin company.27 Jan 08:33 PM
New ZealandDiver captures footage of 'odd' wormlike sea creatureThe wormlike creature was about 5 to 10 metres long and tinged pink.18 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandCalls for crayfish fishing ban for Auckland, Bay of Plenty as population 'collapses'Forest & Bird wants to see a three-year ban to allow the population to recover.16 Dec 01:27 AM
BusinessSalmon 'could become dominant industry'Firm wants to test two 3600ha Otago ocean sites for viability of offshore salmon farming.11 Dec 07:26 PM
BusinessComment: Government is choking NZ King Salmon with red tapeInvestment specialist Mark Fowler argues that Government isn't helping the business.17 Nov 08:09 PM
New ZealandWatch: Strange 8m long sea creature stuns NZ diversDivers capture footage of surprise encounter with bizarre rare sea creature.13 Nov 01:59 AM
Small BusinessWaikato gets its first nibble of economic boost fundTe Aroha feels the Prime Ministerial love again.04 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessOyster farmers still owed millions in compensationMPI under fire for Stewart Island oyster farm compensation performance.12 Aug 05:00 AM
Agribusiness reportNet value - Could salmon be king in NZ?Could king salmon become "as big as dairy" for New Zealand? Pattrick Smellie investigates.18 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBones removed from dead whales on Northland beachRemoval of whales from Northland beach a logistical nightmare.10 Jul 03:06 AM
New Zealand'Super-rare' whales wash upAntarctic-dwelling pygmy right whales have only been seen 30 times at sea.09 Jul 05:12 AM
BDBDBusinessKing Salmon eyes Cook Strait for expansionThe Nelson-based aquaculture firm believes the Cook Strait is the route for its expansion.19 Jun 04:50 AM
BusinessCompo offer for parasite an insult: oyster farmerBluff man had millions of oysters removed after outbreak of deadly parasite.05 Jun 03:13 AM
New ZealandHarbour under threat from Asian crabsAggressive invaders will eat native crabs' food. Made with funding from NZ On Air.29 May 07:00 PM
CrimeKaitaia paua 'plunderer' gets community workKaitaia paua plunderer gets community work13 Apr 02:00 AM
