New ZealandShane Jones doubles down after criticism over $50k fine for leaking fishing footage'I would actually like the fine to be higher,' the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries said.06 May 10:08 PM
New ZealandShane Jones doubles down after criticism over $50k fine for leaking fishing footageThe Commerce Commission and Ombudsman also raised serious concerns.Watch06 May 09:35 PM
PremiumNew ZealandNight raids and secret ops: Officer's 40 years guarding marine life from poachersCraig Petherick knew his life's mission: 'We are in the business of protecting the fish.'04 May 08:48 PM
Auckland'The gloves are off': Man vows to keep exposing illegal fishing despite violent threats01 May 02:00 AM
Ryan Bridge TODAYFrom Rocket Lab to better fishing reels, plus CPI, QSBO and confidence | Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch21 Apr 08:44 PM
SportSharks, stings and social media threats: Inside the record swim down the North Island16 Apr 06:01 PM
New ZealandCrew’s desperate rescue bid after colleague swept overboard in subantarctic watersThe crew member was knocked overboard by a float at about 10.40pm Sunday.10 Apr 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCouncil gives consent to sink trawler for new reef off NapierIt is the first sunken-vessel reef project in Hawke’s Bay.08 Apr 09:54 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYSealord CEO fronts on Fisheries Amendment Bill | Ryan Bridge TODAYSealord CEO Doug Paulin openly supports the controversial Fisheries Amendment Bill. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch08 Apr 08:38 PM
EntertainmentDeadliest Catch tragedy: Family of deckhand prepares lawsuit after cause of death confirmedTodd Meadows fell into the Bering Sea on February 25 and died despite first aid.06 Apr 08:15 PM
New ZealandFish and chips back in the Napier CBDThe latest enterprise is the dream of career fisherman and trawler operator Matt Douglas. 05 Apr 06:00 PM
Sport'Very surreal feeling': Jono Ridler completes 90-day, 1367km swim Ridler arrived in Wellington at noon after swimming the length of the North Island. 04 Apr 03:52 AM
Ryan Bridge TODAYFisheries Amendment Bill should get the boot - Matt Watson | Ryan Bridge TODAYITM Fishing host Matt Watson says it's time the bill got binned. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch01 Apr 07:36 PM
Politics'Bit of discipline': NZ First to complain to National over MP's comments about fishing reform billJones had to back down on one of the reforms he proposed.01 Apr 03:11 AM
Ryan Bridge TODAYSealord preparing for nine months of increased prices | Ryan Bridge TODAYNZ's manufacturing sector is struggling with high prices, forcing plant closures. Sealord CEO Doug Paulin joins Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch31 Mar 07:59 PM
New ZealandIllegal nets, car batteries and busted rules: Inside NZ's summer fishing crackdown Officers seized illegal set nets, including one anchored with a dumped car battery.28 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: U-turn is a win for the small fishOPINION: Politicians were quick to take credit, but it was public pressure that worked.26 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Rotten to the core': Backdown on baby fish plan fails to calm fisheries furyCritics say the Fisheries Amendment Bill still hands power to big quota owners.25 Mar 01:54 AM
PoliticsOceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones explains backdown on fish size proposalThe U-turn was announced on Wednesday. Video / Mark MitchellWatch25 Mar 01:35 AM
SportJellyfish, dolphins and support from Kelly Slater as Ridler's epic swim nears endJono Ridler is now more than 1100km into his swim down the North Island's east coast. 22 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandConservation Minister wants to 'get the balance right' in fishing rule changesA new bill would scrap minimum size limits for 'almost all' commercial species.21 Mar 05:04 AM
New Zealand‘Outrageous and crazy’: Fishing host slams plan to scrap commercial minimum fish sizesThe bill would scrap minimum size limits for 'almost all' commercial species.20 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Crucial step': A lifeline for salmon as Rakaia River wetlands restoredThe Glenariffe Stream produces about 18% of the wild Chinook salmon in the Rakaia.20 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Killing baby snapper': Proposed rules remove fish size limits for commercial fishingRecreational fishers would still face size rules and daily snapper limits.19 Mar 09:27 PM
SportCoromandel anglers land 384.9kg black marlin in Billfish Classic recordHalf of the fish will be auctioned to raise funds for a project in the Mercury Bay area.13 Mar 05:00 AM
Sport'Still have a way to go': Ridler passes 1000km mark in record swim attempt'It's cool to stop for a second, to pause and appreciate what we've done out here.'11 Mar 09:00 PM
New Zealand'There’s so many dolphins': The sights Jono Ridler saw on his swim through Hawke BayThe 35-year-old is attempting an unassisted 1388km swim from North Cape to Wellington.10 Mar 08:41 PM
EntertainmentDeadliest Catch crewman says cameras were rolling when Todd Meadows diedHis mother Angela Meadows says 'we don’t want to see any footage'.05 Mar 12:35 AM
Entertainment'Most tragic day': Harrowing new details emerge about reality star's death in freezing watersTodd Meadows was pulled from the sea after 10 minutes in the freezing waters.04 Mar 05:48 AM
