'Good start': Post-cyclone whitebait ban over as catchers make up for lost time
The season didn't go ahead for most of last year after rāhui put in place.
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Greek authorities race to remove tonnes dead fish from Volos waters
The stench from a thick carpet of dead fish is overwhelming the residents of Volos.
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Convenient, cheap and full of flavour, these are the cans all cooks need.
Recipe: Polly Markus' za’atar fish tacos with olive and avocado salsa
'Although untraditional, this recipe is an absolute sensation.'
Urgency called for in tackling invasive seaweed
Concerns raised Government is not doing enough to tackle caulerpa.
Recipe: Smoked Trout and Potato Cakes
Looking for a use for all those trout you've hauled up? Try these fish cakes.
Inside a King Air 350 patrol: safeguarding New Zealand's fisheries
One of New Zealand's smallest Air Force planes, the King Air 350, has become a guardian of the nation’s fisheries. Video. / Mike Scott
Tiny egg to big fish in a year: Land-based farm hooks into global seafood goals
A new state-of-the-art, land-based kingfish farm is officially opened.
Winter seafood and the role of a good fish stock
Tuck into some hearty seafood dishes this season and make them shine with home-made stock.
Quiet fishmonger's partnership saves life and grows company
The healing process in Vietnam was important for Wayne Pidduck.
Fishing vessel runs aground: Inner Harbour channel needs surveying, HBRC says
The stuck vessel was 'revving its engine' for two hours, a witness says.
Pirates too late to delay import of fish-friendly flood pumps
The items had to be transported through the Suez Canal.
Ocean warming threatens multi-million dollar losses for NZ fishing sector
Scientists say warming could soon hit a tipping point for catch rates in NZ fisheries.
Tighter rules for customary marine title return under NZ First coalition deal
Legislation to nullify Appeal Court decision for customary marine titles.
A rat eating shortjaw kōkopu eggs in Waipoua Forest
Footage captures a rat eating shortjaw kōkopu eggs in Waipoua Forest, Northland. Video / Fern Donovan
Probe into Northland shellfish deaths proves inconclusive
The mass death event in Pataua was the second since 2022.
Aquarium to remove travelator; replacement too costly
Travelator removal comes at a time when the future of the aquarium is being reviewed.
Kaipara Harbour water test near town shows alarmingly high levels of aluminium
The aluminium could be toxic to fish and a potential cause of 'zombie' snapper.
New research points to likely cause of 'milky fish'
Anglers report hooking snapper that appear to be malnourished, with mushy, white flesh.
Crumbed cod burgers with escabeche sauce recipe
Fish fans will love this spin on the classic burger.
Givealittle pages launched for families of Gisborne fishermen who died at sea
The whānau of Elwood Higgins, Taina Sinoti and Damian MacPherson will already get $200k.
Fisheries NZ still can't identify what causes 'zombie' disease in snapper
MPI is running tests on the diseased snapper from around the North Island.
Letters: I'm nearly 80 – and ready to change for the planet's sake
OPINION: 'Our Government is intent on doing what we as a country have always done.'
‘Zombie’ snapper caught in Auckland suggests disease more widespread
The sick snapper caught near Port Albert suggest the problem is widespread.
A teaspoon of fish oil? Experts debunk common health myths
These common health tricks may not be as beneficial as we think.
NZ's brief caviar season under way
Salmon fish roe differs from the traditional delicacy of sturgeon fish caviar.
Diseased snapper described as 'zombies' caught in Kaipara Harbour
The fish have sunken and milky eyes, bones sticking out and a lack of mucus coat.
Nine-year-old snatches fishing record with big catch
Harley Jaram's tuna weighed 39kg and was caught on Boxing Day last year.
Silt impact: Cyclone-related damage to seabed could harm fish population
One survey focused on the impact of cyclone-related silt on the marine environment.
Why should we eat oily fish?
Here's why they should be making a regular appearance on our plates.
Million-dollar fish! Teen hooks huge prize in competition
Keegan Payne was blown away when told he had won the massive prize.
Cunning trout try to evade anglers at Fish & Game open day
Trout fishing is encouraged at the Fish & Game wetland ponds.
Commercial fishers welcome lifting of US trade ban over Māui dolphin protections
Exports of nine fish species caught on the west coast of the North Island can resume.
Super-sized snapper on Shane Jones' menu
Jones believes the new project could future-proof our aquaculture.