New ZealandBoat busted illegally fishing, Goat Island Marine ReserveA group of people were caught illegally fishing within the Goat Island Marine Reserve on December 29, 2024. Video / SuppliedWatch10 Jan 12:11 AM
New ZealandWhat to do if you encounter a 'zombie' snapper this summerThe sick snapper with cloudy eyes and missing flesh should not be eaten, authorities warn.23 Dec 05:00 PM
LifestyleWhat to cook on Christmas Day that's not ham or turkeyBreak tradition with everything from venison to vegan nut roasts.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Systemic failings': Court rules DoC failed to protect marine species for decadesA High Court judge has ruled DoC acted unlawfully by failing to follow its own laws.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaimārama pāua ban extended for two years – againThe extension is aimed at giving pāua the 'best chance to recover'.05 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandFree fish heads every week: The new giveaway in Hawke's Bay that's making waves'A few onions, potatoes, coconut cream, and fish heads. Can’t wait.'05 Dec 08:05 PM
New ZealandWatch: ‘I just embraced the Steve Irwin instincts in me’: Brothers rescue beached shark with bare handsBrothers showed “fantastic empathy”, but expert sounds warning for set net users.05 Dec 05:30 AM
New ZealandA Day with fisheries officersNZ Herald spent a day with fisheries officers who encountered a group of divers on Wellington's south coast. One was suspected of having undersized paua. Video / Mark MitchellWatch04 Dec 03:46 AM
New ZealandAwatoto and Te Awanga littered with rubbish, locals call for more binsCoastal rubbish piles frustrate locals and fishermen.28 Nov 01:38 AM
LifestyleCould fish milk be the next food trend?Scientists have suggested the novel source of protein to address a shortage of dairy cows.27 Nov 10:15 PM
New ZealandThe Great NZ Road Trip: How shark expert Riley Elliott is living the dreamIn Tairua, Riley Elliott combines shark conservation with family life, building a home and raising a family.Video / Mike ScottWatch22 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Spineless' – Officials warned Conservation Minister against Hauraki Gulf commercial fishingSix days after being told it would 'undermine' biodiversity, the Minister approved changes16 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleFor starters: Salmon blinis with avocado creme fraicheThese look a bit fancy, but really they're so quick and easy to put together.04 Nov 12:04 AM
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
Travel news'Crimes against humanity': Man's smelly act on plane appals internet'No-fly list, immediately.'19 Oct 10:39 PM
WorldSurfer dies after being impaled by swordfishGiulia Manfrini, 36, suffered a 5cm-deep stab wound in her upper left chest.19 Oct 10:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOur great pāua problem: When one dive spot gets a ban, another gets 'hammered'Should rāhui become more widespread as ocean warming and overfishing hit home?18 Oct 05:00 PM
KahuIwi criticises Hauraki Gulf commercial fishing rulesNgāi Tai ki Tamaki says 'affordable fish' excuse doesn't fly.16 Oct 07:48 PM
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
LifestyleRecipe: Crispy-crusted Thai-style salmon with salsa recipeOmega-3 fats are credited by many as helping to reduce inflammation in the body.08 Oct 10:42 PM
New ZealandRare mudfish found on farm near TimaruThe DoC team netted 72 mudfish ranging from 77-149mm in length.30 Sep 03:00 AM
New Zealand'One in a trillion': Trio brave shark-infested waters to land 155kg monster tunaCameron Ellin said he swam through possibly shark-infested waters to get the fish.27 Sep 05:00 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 ZealandHealth risks of eel toxins studiedWairoa invited to take part in eel consumption survey to understand food safety risks.16 Sep 01:11 AM
New Zealand"Significant problem": 230 anglers caught fishing in marine reserves around NZOfficial information obtained by the Herald details New Zealand's hotspots for poaching in fully protected marine reserves. Video / Cameron Pitney / Corey Fleming / Mark MitchellWatch06 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Good start': Post-cyclone whitebait ban over as catchers make up for lost timeThe season didn't go ahead for most of last year after rāhui put in place.06 Sep 02:46 AM
WorldGreek authorities race to remove tonnes dead fish from Volos watersThe stench from a thick carpet of dead fish is overwhelming the residents of Volos.01 Sep 12:23 AM
LifestyleThese are the canned foods top chefs can't live withoutConvenient, cheap and full of flavour, these are the cans all cooks need.31 Aug 10:23 PM
LifestyleRecipe: Polly Markus' za’atar fish tacos with olive and avocado salsa'Although untraditional, this recipe is an absolute sensation.'27 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandUrgency called for in tackling invasive seaweedConcerns raised Government is not doing enough to tackle caulerpa.25 Aug 08:56 PM
New ZealandRecipe: Smoked Trout and Potato CakesLooking for a use for all those trout you've hauled up? Try these fish cakes.20 Aug 11:30 PM
New ZealandInside a King Air 350 patrol: safeguarding New Zealand's fisheriesOne of New Zealand's smallest Air Force planes, the King Air 350, has become a guardian of the nation’s fisheries. Video. / Mike ScottWatch18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTiny egg to big fish in a year: Land-based farm hooks into global seafood goalsA new state-of-the-art, land-based kingfish farm is officially opened.15 Aug 11:00 PM
