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
PremiumPremiumMarketsWhat is Ngāi Tahu’s game plan for the Sanford fishing company?Director churn and an interim CEO pick raises questions about the iwi's agenda.14 Nov 02:43 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesSanford director departures in 'very different circumstances' - chairmanSanford remains in compliance with NZX listing rules, says Sir Rob McLeod.13 Nov 06:17 PM
New ZealandParalytic shellfish toxins extend to East CapeToxins in mussels from Tolaga Bay were found to be 11 times over the safe eating limit.13 Nov 02:03 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesSanford directors jump ship, one cites shareholder actionsAnd a question emerges over a director's role as the interim CEO.13 Nov 12:08 AM
New Zealand'Be safe': Dad swept from rocks by large wave at fishing spotHis partner is pleading for people to wear a lifejacket so they can go home to loved ones.12 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuKai Ika Project diverts over 365,000kg of kaimoana from landfill"Cans for Kai is more than just a fundraiser - it promotes the value of recycling."31 Oct 10:19 PM
OpinionHow will Luxon handle the cards he holds?OPINION: Kenny Rogers is enjoying a post-election comeback in the Tai Tōkerau pubs.31 Oct 01:47 AM
New Zealand'Hellishly dangerous': Row erupts after two-inch longline hook snags beachgoerMan, dog and boogie boarder get caught up by fishing line.26 Oct 07:45 PM
New ZealandReel deal: Kāwhia Boating & Angling Club lands national honourThe Waikato club has received a national honour.25 Oct 08:30 PM
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 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 ZealandFirst photos show fishing boat run aground spilling oil near rare penguinsThe vessel was carrying 10,000L of diesel and 400L of hydraulic oil.25 Sep 10:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCommercial fishing still hurting after Cyclone GabrielleEvery vessel in Ahuriri has experienced hazardous, floating logs.14 Sep 04:52 AM
New ZealandCouncil navigates uncharted waters as Bay of Islands fishing ban formally adoptedThere are some exceptions to the rules, which include kina harvesting and tikanga.14 Sep 02:31 AM
Crime'Slack practice': Fisher trawled in zone protecting threatened dolphinsWarrick Harris 'should have known better' when he trawled in the prohibited zone 19 times.08 Sep 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Beloved blue backyard': Govt bans bottom trawling for majority of Hauraki GulfBottom-trawling and Danish seining would be banned from 89 per cent of the Gulf.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan who poached 4600 crayfish for ‘sprawling’ black market ring jailedCrayfish poacher apologised after abusing customary permit system.23 Aug 02:45 AM
New ZealandThe great chase: Big game fishermen descend on West Coast townAnglers take to the sea hunting giant bluefin tuna.20 Aug 11:04 PM
New ZealandSealord convicted after asbestos found on fishing boatAn alarm was raised by a crew member.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHoiho losing battle to fishing vesselsHoiho face a multitude of threats, including overlap with fishing vessels.12 Aug 10:27 PM
New ZealandEnchanter report highlights 'inadequate' search and rescue responseThe Enchanter was carrying 10 passengers – five of whom died.11 Aug 02:07 AM
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
New ZealandWhitebait ban: Trust says priorities delayed rāhui decisionThe trust had been in talks over the ban since April.08 Aug 11:37 PM
New ZealandHauraki Gulf marine protection area tripled, bottom trawling bannedNew protection for Auckland's 'absolute treasure'.08 Aug 09:54 PM
New ZealandBottom trawling ban for Hauraki Gulf to be unveiled by GovtScientists have long warned about overfishing and pollution in the Gulf.08 Aug 05:00 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
New ZealandEighteen albatrosses snagged by surface longline fishingCalls for stricter mitigation methods 'everywhere, all the time'.01 Aug 06:33 PM
