New ZealandForest & Bird set for East Coast tarakihi court hearingAllowing East Coast tarakihi stocks to remain overfished not legal, says Forest & Bird.26 Jul 03:57 AM
New ZealandThe tiny iwi that sold a dream and is reaping the awardsWhakatōhea Mussels' factory promises to create dozens more jobs in a boost for the town.20 Jul 09:43 PM
New ZealandClimate change major disruptor to seafood sector - reportClimate change could see migration of prized Kiwi species such as snapper and kingfish.07 Jul 03:42 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCommercial fishers in the dark about full camera cost hitCommercial fishers not worried about cameras - just the cost information void.05 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandLeaked recording: NZ First blamed for delay in fishing boat cameras'This leaked call makes it abundantly clear ... NZ First was the key decision-maker.'30 Jun 09:26 AM
New ZealandMussel warning after spike in food poisoningNew Zealand Food Safety urging people to ensure the shellfish they eat is properly cooked.23 Jun 03:02 AM
New ZealandAndrew Dickens: Marine life is dying, time to stop fishingAndrew Dickens: Marine life is dying, time to stop fishing. Audio / Newstalk ZBWatch29 May 04:08 AM
New ZealandHauraki Gulf crayfish take slashed in half - scientists say not enough'A bag limit is pretty meaningless when you can't even catch one.'28 May 02:10 AM
New ZealandGovt's 'zero-deaths' seabird plan needs cameras on boats, groups sayNew goal of zero seabird bycatch deaths won't work without cameras on boats, groups say.27 May 04:09 AM
New ZealandKiwis react to lockdown latest'Here's to a solid two weeks getting Uber Eats.'20 Apr 05:11 AM
New Zealand'This snapper thought he was safe for a month - thought wrong'Some anglers living on the beach are reportedly using fishing drones during lockdown.02 Apr 12:11 AM
New ZealandFishing company fined $450,000 after overloaded vessel sankExtra load of fish 'equivalent of putting 20 medium-sized cars on a small fishing boat'.04 Mar 12:42 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSparks fly in fresh fight between fishing companies and GreenpeaceWar of words heats up on the high seas as deep sea fishers bite back.25 Feb 04:58 AM
New ZealandThousands petition for greater seabird protectionMore than 14,000 seabirds are estimated to be killed by commercial fishers every year.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCommercial fishers 'breaking the law' - Forest & BirdA Fisheries NZ report found a level of underreporting of bycatch in the industry.23 Jan 03:07 AM
New Zealand100 dead snapper found floating in Hauraki GulfMembers of the public are urged to report any suspicious fishing activity.18 Jan 11:39 PM
New Zealand'This is what happens if you leave stuff in the ocean': Child's foot speared by discarded cray potEleven-year-old has been in hospital since he unknowingly stood on a discarded cray pot.14 Jan 05:24 PM
New ZealandFishy business: More than 20 tonnes of seafood caught and onsold illegallyMore than 20 tonnes of fish may have been caught and onsold illegally.14 Jan 02:49 AM
New ZealandGovernment moves to end export of whitebaitAbout 1000 tonnes were sent to Australia, the Cook Islands and Niue in 2018.13 Jan 10:43 PM
New ZealandBaby dolphin died 'horrible death' entangled in discarded fishing braidA discarded fishing braid sliced through the calf's flesh.18 Dec 07:21 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFishing for fun: Kiwi birthright in peril or a sector that needs reeling in?Recreational fishing is anything but relaxing if some weekend warriors are to be believed.09 Dec 04:43 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBig read: The fight for NZ's $6 billion catchIt's a key exporter, but is NZ's seafood industry steering the right course?06 Dec 04:37 AM
BusinessNZ's biggest fishing company pins flat profit on climate changeFishing company Sanford holds steady despite difficult financial year.13 Nov 07:54 PM
New Zealand'Hugely significant': Court of Appeal rules in Motiti Island decisionThe future of a controversial move to introduce a marine reserve has been decided on.03 Nov 11:26 PM
New ZealandFish being fed plastics in NZ pollution studyScientists are learning about how microplastics affect fish – by feeding it to them.22 Oct 01:36 AM
New ZealandWatch: Divers relive breathtaking run-in with orcasOne diver reckons one smiled at him, 'its teeth were literally the size of steak knives'.24 Sep 06:14 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay Fish and Game Council chairman asked to step downAudit raised "serious concerns" about the organisation's governance.29 Aug 11:34 PM
New ZealandMako shark washed up on Waihi Beach likely killed by fishermenSpecies's taste for fish also commonly consumed by humans puts them in danger.09 Jul 07:42 AM
New ZealandMussels warning after food poisoning jumpWarning: don't eat raw mussels after Coromandel food poisoning outbreak.21 Jun 07:15 PM
EmploymentProposal could cut 30 jobs in small communityResult would be devastating for the community.20 Jun 06:38 PM
SportMonster marlin: First 'grander' of the year caught by Kiwi"We didn't realise how big it was really until it hit the deck."07 Jun 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovt's plan to save Hector's dolphin not enough – criticsInterim measures to reduce the number of Hector's dolphin won't be enough, experts say.03 Jun 03:35 AM
SportCatch of the day: Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show kicks offThe event that's always highlighted on thousands of Kiwi fishing calendars.16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Whitebait numbers fritter awayBorrow pits rejuvenating the whitebait population. Made with funding from NZ On Air.25 Apr 02:12 AM
