PremiumPremiumTourismBig catch: The $3000-a-night NZ fishing lodge bought by global luxury operatorThe Nelson fly-fishing lodge is internationally famous.24 Oct 02:23 AM
New ZealandSurfcasters line Napier beach for kahawai competitionThe winning kahawai, weighing in at 2.56kg, was caught by Dion Jeffares.22 Oct 10:49 PM
New ZealandPoacher with 109 scallops apprehended at closed Northland fisheryA boat and dive gear were seized and the man is likely to face prosecution.18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFishermen fined $10,500 after catching 348 fish in Hauraki GulfA group of five people caught 348 fish in one day.08 Oct 09:55 PM
New ZealandGovernment announces six new South Island marine reservesThe new reserves will increase protection around the mainland.05 Oct 03:41 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesNZ King Salmon sizzles in latest resultFewer fish dying prematurely, company says turnaround gaining steam.20 Sep 09:31 PM
PremiumPremiumMarketsSealord says new deal will make it biggest seafood companyFish n' chip shop became a major company. Now Sealord wants it.14 Sep 11:52 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionSunk: 'NZ's favourite fishing store' TopCatch owes $3m+'The fish are cunning, be prepared,' the store says on social media.10 Aug 08:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNet loss: Double rāhui for Hawke's Bay whitebait ahead of season openingA whitebait ban is in place - and a stalwart is not happy with the timing.07 Aug 06:13 AM
Crime'Worst we’ve seen': Serial poacher sentenced for repeatedly pilfering Auckland marine reserveThe fisherman was caught in the act eight times.26 Jul 05:12 AM
New ZealandRegional council detects rare fish in Hawke's Bay using DNA tracesRare native fish a thrilling find in Wairoa.26 Jul 03:07 AM
PremiumPremiumInflationWellington chippy insolvent, blames Covid and Parliament protestThe fish and chip venue received $30,000 in funding following the anti-mandate protest.13 Jul 05:15 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeDeep-sea mining tussle pits some against ChinaFinancial Times: Crunch talks amid drive to extract critical minerals from ocean depths.10 Jul 05:20 AM
New ZealandDeadly waters: Urgent call for new lifejacket laws after 'staggering' statsCoastguard boss says too many volunteers have had to "pull dead bodies from the sea".30 May 12:06 AM
MarketsSanford to sell inshore fishing businessSalmon powers up country's biggest seafood company performance.21 May 09:18 PM
BusinessBunnings caught short: Pinged for under-sized snapper in BBQ adBunnings agrees to yank ad showing friends cooking undersized fish on beach.12 May 07:58 PM
RetailHoly mackerel: The $7 can of fishFishy business: The days of premium canned mackerel seem to have arrived.09 May 01:13 AM
WorldScientists can't explain why these ‘freaky-looking’ fish are washing upSeveral scaleless fish with fanged jaws and huge eyes have washed up on US beaches.07 May 06:32 AM
World‘A bit sick’: Locals react to campaign saying eating fish is the same as eating catsTelegraph: The billboard urges viewers to "sea things in a different light".27 Apr 12:39 AM
WorldCouple dies after eating poisonous puffer fish for lunchGrieving daughter delivers a grim warning for seafood lovers.11 Apr 11:01 PM
New ZealandFishing contest ready to ride wavesThe competition launches from the Castlecliff slipway on Saturday and Sunday.04 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPublic submissions on temporary fishery closure sought by MPIDepleting fishery resources prompt customary owners to request temporary closure.02 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWairarapa fisher wins $30k top prize in Ninety Mile Beach Snapper BonanzaFish landed on final day clinches Northland, and world’s, biggest surfcasting competition.26 Mar 01:34 AM
New Zealand‘Adrenaline pulsing through me’: Fisherman’s incredible tale backed up with video evidence'It was pretty crazy. We didn’t know what was going on.'22 Mar 05:16 PM
New Zealand' Mint’ conditions expected for Snapper BonanzaWednesday's tough conditions mean a 7kg snapper caught on day one is still in the lead.22 Mar 05:47 AM
New ZealandCoromandel scallop fishery to stay shutOceans and Fisheries Minister Stuart Nash made the decision based on new survey info.19 Mar 10:38 PM
New ZealandDeadly outbreak of botulism kills thousands of birds, immediate action called forThe outbreak in a Waikato wetland has claimed rare indigenous birds and many more.18 Mar 10:29 PM
KahuRangatahi studying how to reduce Te Arawa catfish populationsSummer internship inspires rangatahi to learn more about reducing catfish populations.07 Mar 09:14 PM
WorldChilly bin to the rescue for stranded fishermenThe fishermen were unhurt, just disappointed that the beer couldn't be saved.06 Mar 12:51 AM
KahuIwi welcome trial of new flood pump allowing native fish a safe passage The regional council is working to manage flood pump impediments to safe fish passage.28 Feb 05:30 PM
New ZealandHealth warning: Shellfish off limits in entire Firth of ThamesCooking shellfish does not remove the toxin.22 Feb 09:34 PM
KahuJamie Tuuta to chair Sealord GroupJamie Tuuta is chairman of Whakaata Māori and Tourism New Zealand.08 Feb 05:46 PM
New ZealandKeen anglers at Megafish comp find success in improved conditionsIt was all smooth sailing for the annual Megafish competition.07 Feb 12:47 AM
EnvironmentEx-Ocean Race sailor turns focus to exposing NZ coast's underwater beauty, environmental emergencyGareth Cooke wants more people to see the wonders - and devastation - on the ocean floor.23 Jan 03:09 AM