New ZealandNew Zealand trawler's latest catch triggers closureThe Tasman Viking trawler, operated by Westfleet Fishing, pulled up 37kg of coral while bottom trawling in the Lord Howe Rise. Video / Mike Scott / Michael MorrahWatch31 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga marine precinct sale ‘unconscionable’, meeting toldThe sale of Tauranga's marine precinct for $13.9m has angered fishing businesses.27 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandFishery lobbyists and Fisheries NZ tangle over Coromandel dredging surveyFisheries New Zealand says they will only be dredging 0.01% of the scallop beds.11 Oct 03:45 AM
New ZealandAquaculture projects on Fast-track Approvals Bill a 'game changer'Aquaculture NZ says seven projects will create jobs in the regions and boost exports.07 Oct 08:17 PM
New ZealandSeafood industry, Greenpeace welcome change to fisheries' camera rulesChanges a compromise for long-time critic of the policy, Fisheries Minister Shane Jones.25 Sep 10:40 PM
New ZealandNZ King Salmon half-year profit downChairman remains optimistic despite NZ King Salmon's profit drop and fish losses.24 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandFishing vessel refloats, departs after grounding in Auckland marinaThe skipper missed tide timings while refuelling the boat.22 Sep 09:06 PM
New Zealand'Game-changer': Kiwi fishing tech lands international award'We're hoping to launch the product to the market within 12-18 months.'15 Sep 09:53 PM
PoliticsWaitangi Tribunal report condemns ministers’ meeting with seafood repsIf law change proceeds, it would 'significantly endanger the Māori-Crown relationship'.12 Sep 11:59 PM
New ZealandHundreds of anglers busted fishing inside marine reservesOfficial information reveals which areas around the country have become poaching hotspots.06 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Silencing of Shane Jones an easy first test of coalition discipline stepsShane Jones has been quietened - but a few in National quietly agree with his views.06 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldNew Zealand trawler targets threatened fish in AustraliaAustralian conservationists alarmed as super trawler returns to fish orange roughy.15 Jul 07:57 PM
New ZealandFishing boat crashes into rocks off Taiaroa Head, DunedinA fishing boat crashed into the rocks off Taiaroa Head, below the Royal Albatross Centre in Dunedin, this morning.Watch03 Jun 09:57 PM
New ZealandNZ's brief caviar season under waySalmon fish roe differs from the traditional delicacy of sturgeon fish caviar.30 May 02:30 AM
BusinessRockets, sewerage, AI: Three big 2024 Hi-Tech Awards winnersTech industry celebrates its best in front of a record crowd.24 May 11:00 AM
Crime'Now I drown': Enchanter skipper on being trapped under upturned boatGoodhew survived by finding a pocket of air and thought 'I'm going to die'.09 May 01:00 AM
CrimeEnchanter fishing boat tragedy: Five deaths, several charges, one upcoming trialThe three-week trial starts on Monday in Whangārei. Here's what you need to know.03 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandLongline fishing boats now need cameras on boardAll commercial surface longline boats to have cameras to film catch and release methods.15 Jan 09:18 PM
Crime'Slack practice': Fisher trawled in zone protecting threatened dolphinsWarrick Harris 'should have known better' when he trawled in the prohibited zone 19 times.08 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandEnchanter report highlights 'inadequate' search and rescue responseThe Enchanter was carrying 10 passengers – five of whom died.11 Aug 02:07 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: 'Despair' over plundering of marine reservesOPINION: Letters on climate changes, GST on food, Winston, and modern music.28 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Here’s hoping the Aussies walk away from EU trade dealEDITORIAL: New Zealand's EU trade deal looks good compared to no deal at all.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWorkers have unacceptably high exposures to carcinogens, study finds58 per cent of workers in NZ are exposed to at least one cancer-causing agent at work.30 Jun 12:12 AM
CrimeSkipper charged after Enchanter tragedy appears in courtLance Goodhew and his company have been charged over deaths of five men.20 Jun 10:55 PM
New ZealandHow Kaikōura’s world-famous deep sealife bounced back from earthquake wipe-outScientists amazed at sealife recovery after one of world's biggest canyon-flushing events.19 Jun 04:24 AM
New ZealandSensitive fishing data to be kept from public at appeal hearingData on fishing in fragile marine area in the South Island to remain confidential.08 Mar 10:03 PM
New ZealandFocus: Gareth Cooke on Project Kahurangi launch Project Kahurangi is New Zealand's first marine conservation digital library. Video / NZ Herald / Supplied Watch10 Jan 11:53 PM
World'They wanted to avoid us': China fishing fleet defied US in Pacific Ocean standoffChinese fishing boats sped away when inspected by a US Coast Guard boat.06 Nov 12:57 AM
PremiumPremiumVideoFocus: Russian crews fill NZ fishing boats as war rages in UkraineNew Zealand’s multi-million dollar deep-sea fishing industry depends heavily on Russian fishermen to crew its boats. It's not illegal, but is it ethical? Video / NZ HeraldWatch07 Oct 06:51 PM
New ZealandPair avoid jail after illegal crayfish sales on FacebookAbout 500 crayfish were identified as being involved in the pair's scheme.01 Sep 12:39 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLivia Esterhazy: Cameras on fishing vessels better for everyoneOPINION: Cameras are the vital step towards a fully transparent seafood supply chain.29 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandEnchanter skipper convicted of 2009 Maritime NZ chargeLance Goodhew was one of four fishing vessel charter operators fined in 2009.25 Mar 05:58 AM
WorldSpanish fishing boat sinks off Canada; 7 dead, 14 missingAt least seven crew members are dead after a Spanish fishing vessel sinks off Canada.15 Feb 09:04 PM
KahuNgāi Tahu to run marine farms after Treaty settlementNgāi Tahu has been advocating for its rights since the 1992 fisheries settlement.05 Oct 12:58 AM
