The CountryWatch: 'Grab the camera': Great white shark circles boatie for over an hourA shark expert says it appears the shark had been caught in a net and injured.08 Jan 04:08 AM
The CountryThere's no catch: Niwa just wants to check your fish tallyStock assessments all in the name of science.15 Dec 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryIs Shane Jones the 'champion' the fishing industry wished for?Fishing policy a trade-off says Jones, but misinformation is in his gunsights.13 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhat's the future of the $5 billion fishing industry?Fiercely competitive sector eyes consolidation and collaboration to endure.13 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountrySealord 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
The Country'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
PremiumPremiumThe CountryPotential battle brewing over foreign investmentWinston Peters wants Act to convince him loosening foreign investment rules is worth it.28 Nov 03:56 AM
The CountryHMNZS 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
The CountryShellfish 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
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhat 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
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySanford director departures in 'very different circumstances' - chairmanSanford remains in compliance with NZX listing rules, says Sir Rob McLeod.13 Nov 06:17 PM
The CountryShellfish off menu in Far Far North due to toxin which can cause serious illnessToxins in shellfish in Far North spark health warning13 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryParalytic 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
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySanford directors jump ship, one cites shareholder actionsAnd a question emerges over a director's role as the interim CEO.13 Nov 12:08 AM
The Country'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
The Country'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
The CountryReel deal: Kāwhia Boating & Angling Club lands national honourThe Waikato club has received a national honour.25 Oct 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBig 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
The CountryPoacher 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
The CountryGet ready for the upcoming trout seasonThe new trout fishing season starts on October 1.25 Sep 02:04 AM
The CountryCouncil 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
The CountryNew controls to prevent spread of oyster diseaseDisease-causing parasite Bonamia ostreae infects and eventually kills Bluff oysters.05 Sep 04:56 AM
The CountryRecreational daily pāua limits reduced for lower and central North IslandThe daily limit has been reduced to five of each species per fisher for sustainability.04 Sep 04:18 AM
The Country'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
The CountryKororāreka Marae Komiti introduces fifth three-month fishing rāhui in Bay of IslandsThree-month fishing rāhui in Bay of Islands to help reinstate fishery stocks.23 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryMan who poached 4600 crayfish for ‘sprawling’ black market ring jailedCrayfish poacher apologised after abusing customary permit system.23 Aug 02:45 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhitebaiting season set to begin“Most people get them to make themselves a few fritters.”21 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryThe great chase: Big game fishermen descend on West Coast townAnglers take to the sea hunting giant bluefin tuna.20 Aug 11:04 PM
The CountryWhitebait ban: Trust says priorities delayed rāhui decisionThe trust had been in talks over the ban since April.08 Aug 11:37 PM
The CountryBottom 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
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNet 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
The CountryEighteen albatrosses snagged by surface longline fishingCalls for stricter mitigation methods 'everywhere, all the time'.01 Aug 06:33 PM
The CountryRevealed: 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
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBuried 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
