PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsCommercial fishers welcome lifting of US trade ban over Māui dolphin protectionsExports of nine fish species caught on the west coast of the North Island can resume.03 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandPlan to sink Hawke's Bay fishing trawler to provide home for marine lifeRetiring to the reef, the Twofold Bay trawler is to be given a second life.01 Apr 11:33 PM
KahuSuper-sized snapper on Shane Jones' menuJones believes the new project could future-proof our aquaculture.01 Apr 09:21 PM
New ZealandConcerns raised over $1 million Coromandel fishing contestEvent organisers and fisheries officials happy with fish population and methods.20 Mar 06:36 PM
New ZealandProbe launched after fishing boat runs aground on Canterbury beachClam boat beached in early hours of the morning.19 Mar 12:05 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'Accessible by boat or helicopter': Richwhite bach on Lake Taupō for sale'Charming fisherman's cottage with three bedrooms, one bathroom' — and adjoining boatshed.19 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandReplacement of wharf could be brought forward after missing pile forces immediate closureThe closure bars vessels, vehicles and people from the wharf.14 Mar 02:39 AM
New ZealandFisherman who died at Lake Benmore remembered as best companionAnthony Otworowski died after he went missing at Lake Benmore.05 Mar 08:37 PM
Freight and logisticsTrev Terry boatyard receivers seek buyer as ‘tough market’ hitsBoat company will attend A&P show as usual, quest for buyer on horizon.04 Mar 09:35 PM
New Zealand'Vague and ineffective': Scientists criticise new fishing rules on kina barrens in Northland'While removing kina treats the symptom, it doesn't address the cause of a sick reef.'04 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Rare whale shark pops up to surprise Northland fishermanThe nine-metre long shark circled the boat for about five minutes.07 Feb 06:41 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessThe value of financial assets owned by 10 big post-settlement iwiAsset returns decreased and half the iwi reported financial losses.05 Feb 04:02 PM
New ZealandNew fishing rules expected to tackle kina infestation in NorthlandNorthland would be the first region to see the changes.04 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay Megafish winner hauls in 104.8kg fish and over $30,000 in prizesHe said it 'hurt' to reel in the fish due to its massive size.04 Feb 03:46 AM
New ZealandTwo stricken fishermen plucked from rocks in dramatic helicopter rescue at Port WaikatoThe two men were winched aboard Auckland's Westpac Rescue Helicopter this afternoon.29 Jan 06:54 AM
New Zealand'Maybe they’ve made their point': Far North fishing competition biggest yet, organisers sayFar North hapū blocked beach access to a popular fishing comp. So how did it all unfold?28 Jan 01:33 AM
New ZealandProtesters block access as talks fall through over Far North fishing compThe contest protesters have received strict scrutiny from tangata whenua hapū Matakairiri.26 Jan 12:49 AM
New ZealandShell Bay, Banks Peninsula shipwreck: Salvage underway almost four months after fishing boat ran agroundSalvage work hasn’t been plain-sailing, with a small fire breaking out onboard the vessel.17 Jan 02:13 AM
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
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Uplifting survival tale also highlights water safety basicsOPINION: Our editorial on the critical issues raised by Will Fransen's survival story.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Grab the camera': Great white shark circles boatie for over an hourA shark expert says it appears the shark had been caught in a net and injured.08 Jan 04:08 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Questions about our marine environment - and New Zealand artOPINION: "Issues need to be resolved - not just for snapper anglers but the whole planet."06 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFavourable weather conditions here to stay for now in NorthlandSettled weather offers a 'good opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities these holidays'.02 Jan 03:57 AM
New Zealand'My god': Hauraki Gulf fishermen shocked by 'fully airborne' great white shark'I just saw the fully airborne shark - I was like, "holy f***".'01 Jan 06:15 AM
New ZealandThere's no catch: Niwa just wants to check your fish tallyStock assessments all in the name of science.15 Dec 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWhat's the future of the $5 billion fishing industry?Fiercely competitive sector eyes consolidation and collaboration to endure.13 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessIs Shane Jones the 'champion' the fishing industry wished for?Fishing policy a trade-off says Jones, but misinformation is in his gunsights.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSealord fined more than $250k after crew exposed to asbestos'This was a major industry player that should have known better' - Maritime NZ.12 Dec 05:32 PM
New Zealand'One that bites': Fisherman's $20k fine for removing boat's monitoring deviceHe tried to hide the device in a bag beneath the sea.06 Dec 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We’ve already got laws in place': Couple argue beach traffic can be safeA total ban - or better policing of driving on coast?04 Dec 10:57 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPotential battle brewing over foreign investmentWinston Peters wants Act to convince him loosening foreign investment rules is worth it.28 Nov 03:56 AM
New ZealandHMNZS Taupō returns to Whangārei after patrolling for illegal fishingThe navy ship is returning to her home port and will host an open day on Saturday.28 Nov 03:10 AM
New ZealandParadise regained: What the Hauraki Gulf could look like in the year 2173Scientists imagine a thriving Hauraki Gulf 150 years from now. Here's how it could happen.19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandShellfish ban to last for weeks or months, flooding mooted as toxin causeNZ Food Safety says flooding could have added nutrients that are causing the toxin.15 Nov 07:00 PM
