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
New ZealandNorthland crayfish limits cut for recreational and commercial fishersReductions to commercial and recreational crayfish limits come in to effect in Northland.31 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Something desperately wrong': Milky flesh suggests snapper may be starving'My gut feeling... they’re not healthy, there’s something desperately wrong.'30 Mar 04:00 PM
MarketsNZ King Salmon back in black after big lossA big turnaround in the second half put NZ King Salmon back in the black for the year.28 Mar 08:29 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
WorldFrance ordered to curb mass dolphin deaths in fishing netsActivists urge safer fishing practices to protect dolphins from fatal encounters.20 Mar 10:52 PM
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 Zealand'Freaked out': Poacher caught with 250 pāua fled fisheries officers by running into the seaPāua poacher sprung at checkpoint fled into the sea with suitcases of shellfish.15 Mar 05:02 AM
New ZealandSensitive fishing data to be kept from public at appeal hearingData on fishing in fragile marine area in the South Island to remain confidential.08 Mar 10:03 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
KahuReefs 'teeming with life' found on Pātea seabed amid mining caseNiwa says the reefs are rich with thriving plants and animals.09 Feb 09:15 PM
ConstructionTen post-settlement iwi have $8.1b assets: new reportSecond and third wealthiest iwi changed rankings from 2021 to 2022.05 Feb 11:18 PM
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
New ZealandFocus: Gareth Cooke on Project Kahurangi launch Project Kahurangi is New Zealand's first marine conservation digital library. Video / NZ Herald / Supplied Watch10 Jan 11:53 PM
New ZealandStrange snapper: Milky-fleshed fish alarm holiday anglersFisheries New Zealand said it is working to determine the cause of the problem.27 Dec 10:17 PM
KahuSome Māori risking lives to provide seafood for whānauMāori over-represented in Aotearoa's drowning statistics.20 Dec 05:43 PM
