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
New ZealandPāua play: Seafood picnic turns sour after mum nabbed by fisheries officerRules 'open to interpretation' says pinged pāua collector; officials says rules are clear.31 Jul 08:00 AM
PoliticsRevealed: Second rare Hector's dolphin killed as fishing bycatch in two monthsThe Green Party is calling for stronger protection measures.27 Jul 06:57 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessBuried lead cables less risky than DIY, health expert saysKiwis making bullets, sinkers, doing up old homes face lead poison risks.21 Jul 01:53 AM
New ZealandNew machine learning tool spots black petrels hooked in fishing lines 30 times faster than humans canSo far this year, eight black petrel captures have been reported by commercial fishers.18 Jul 10:48 PM
New ZealandMan's $68k black market crayfish rort: 'I'd like to apologise to all my people'John Nohotima falsely applied for customary permits to take thousands of koura from sea.26 Jun 06:00 AM
CrimeSkipper charged after Enchanter tragedy appears in courtLance Goodhew and his company have been charged over deaths of five men.20 Jun 10:55 PM
New ZealandHow Kaikōura’s world-famous deep sealife bounced back from earthquake wipe-outScientists amazed at sealife recovery after one of world's biggest canyon-flushing events.19 Jun 04:24 AM
New ZealandBad catch: Fishing company loses multi-million dollar trawler over coral weighing ‘less than half a pound of butter’Judge: “Failure to record was at the heart of these charges – not the amount of material”.13 Jun 05:39 AM
TravelDoC ups licence fees on ‘world's finest trout fishing’The department is increasing fees for trout fishing sites that are among the world's best.12 Jun 10:30 PM
KahuAnchoring ban, rāhui now in place on caulerpa-infested areas in BOIMana whenua and the Government move to fight invasive seaweed.12 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Kermadecs no sanctuary from obligations to MāoriOpinion: Hui on massive no-fish zone northeast of New Zealand faces a few hooks.12 Jun 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJeremy Helson: Why fisheries sector welcomes AIOPINION: Seafood NZ chief executive casts an eye towards the future.07 Jun 05:00 PM
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
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
KahuSeabed mining inquiry causes controversyA select committee inquiry will investigate seabed mining regulations in NZ waters.07 May 03:11 AM
New ZealandFishing contest ready to ride wavesThe competition launches from the Castlecliff slipway on Saturday and Sunday.04 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandIwi-owned Takitimu Seafoods to closeNgāti Kahungunu’s fisheries business is shutting down, affecting 33 staff.03 Apr 11:59 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
