Plans for mussel farm on untouched coast angers locals
A 30ha mussel seeding farm is planned near some of New Zealand's most pristine beaches.
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Sea Cleaners visited Whangārei Boys High to spread the message about cleaning the ocean.
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"You could hear in his voice how stressed he had been and how relieved he was afterwards."
Maritime NZ: No Excuses campaign checks on boaties
Maritime NZ has launched a campaign that will ensure boaties follow the rules.
'We're desperate': King Salmon boss calls for Govt help on climate change
King Salmon says the aquaculture industry isn't getting the support it needs.
Scientists say thriving whales could appear more often off Napier coastline
Experts don't rule out possible Southern right whale sightings in Hawke's Bay.
New scampi trawler in town
A new trawler built to net scampi off NZ's deep south has Whangārei as its home port.
NZ fresh salmon clears China border again
New Zealand fresh salmon clears Chinese border, easing fears of trade blacklist.
Small Business: Growing oysters faster in moulds a 'game changer'
Kaeo-based Shaun Gregory talks designing a shellfish mould to grow oysters in.
Snapper rising to the fisherman's bait in NZ's warmer oceans, as other species sink
In Auckland the fish casualties include tarakihi, gurnard, trevally, hapuku and john dory.
Fishy problem: Dunedin robotics company to bone salmon automatically
Age-old problem of removing fine bones from salmon is being sought by a Dunedin company.
Diver captures footage of 'odd' wormlike sea creature
The wormlike creature was about 5 to 10 metres long and tinged pink.
Otago waterways E. coli levels concern
Faecal bacteria in some Otago waterways causing a mixed bag of water quality readings.
Focus on Lake Horowhenua after poll shows its importance
Lake Horowhenua holds a great amount of importance to locals.
Coromandel waters get tick of approval
Coromandel beaches have shown consistently good water this summer.
Lakeshore visit: concern cycle trail fencing will cut access
Plans to fence the trail from Lake Dunstan to the Lowburn Cutting have angered residents.
Irrigation NZ: Increased water storage 'vital'
Report on climate change highlights need to protect against drought, says IrrigationNZ.
Catfish eradication hopes questioned
Catfish were caught in Lake Rotorua for the first time on Tuesday.
Provincial growth Fund boosts Southland projects
A ''state of the art'' aquaculture facility will receive a $2m cash injection.
Calls for crayfish fishing ban for Auckland, Bay of Plenty as population 'collapses'
Forest & Bird wants to see a three-year ban to allow the population to recover.
Salmon 'could become dominant industry'
Firm wants to test two 3600ha Otago ocean sites for viability of offshore salmon farming.
Comment: Government is choking NZ King Salmon with red tape
Investment specialist Mark Fowler argues that Government isn't helping the business.
Conservation minister denies Waikanae estuary dying
Eugenie Sage disagrees with a concerned group that Waikanae Estuary is dying.
Ex-ORC manager backs irrigators on water appeal
A former ORC member is backing an appeal by the Lindis Catchment Group.
Watch: Strange 8m long sea creature stuns NZ divers
Divers capture footage of surprise encounter with bizarre rare sea creature.
Pests in Northland lakes, ponds and dams targeted
A survey is underway on invasive weeds and fish in Northland lakes, ponds and dams
Fisheries calls for input on rock lobster changes
Fisheries New Zealand wants people to have their say on proposed rule changes.
Galloway Irrigation Company's new screen fish friendly, automated
A new self-cleaning, fish-friendly screen has been added at Galloway Irrigation Company.
New mussel boat expected in Bay in three weeks
Te Whakatōhea Mussels has a new boat to add to its fleet.
High drives sea temperature up in Northland
Fine weather expected to stay for the week, but weekend looking more unsettled.
Professor talks up marine research centre
A 7000sq m section of Marine Park may have its reserve status revoked.