US court halts imports of fish caught in Māui dolphin habitat
Recent estimates show just 48 to 64 individual dolphins over the age of one remain.
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Bluff company fined $40k, banned from fishing for pāua
Permanent forfeiture of the vessel to be decided through Civil Court.
Salmon declining as water warms in Dunedin
Catching salmon in Otago Harbour is likely coming to an end.
Caught out: Pair pinged over blue cod plunder
Fishermen fined, boat forfeited after pair lie about why they had more fish than allowed.
Catch of the day: MPI snares skipper and boat in marine reserve
Fishing vessel tows net for 11km through marine reserve.
NZ King Salmon sinks to $24.5m loss as warmer weather kills fish, reduces biomass
Fish death disaster as warm weather damages NZ King Salmon's fortunes, reduces biomass.
Three quarters of fish in southern NZ contain microplastics - study
Packaging, clothes and discarded fishing nets are some of the likely sources.
$72k in fines, vessel confiscated after illegal deep sea fishing
Illegal trawling in protected waters an "honest mistake", says judge.
Pair avoid jail after illegal crayfish sales on Facebook
About 500 crayfish were identified as being involved in the pair's scheme.
Diesel spray sparks trawler fire, Talley's to review maintenance procedures
Talleys is now actioning recommendations issued by the TAIC.
Salmon farm closes: Rising sea temps too warm for fish in Marlborough Sounds
New Zealand King Salmon will fallow three farms in the Pelorus Sound by next summer.
Doug Paulin: Why Sealord wants to close 89pc of best fishing spots
OPINION: Sealord's CEO explains why we should lock major deepsea spots into conservation.
Sanford sells lobster quota for $49.3m
Sanford has sold its Southern South Island lobster quota for $49 million.
Skipper fined for failing to report severed fingers
Skipper fined for failing to abide by obligations to report serious workplace accident.
Ngāi Tahu to run marine farms after Treaty settlement
Ngāi Tahu has been advocating for its rights since the 1992 fisheries settlement.
Fishing company to pay $500,000 over worker's death getting caught in automated freezer machine
The man died after becoming caught in machinery in the ship's automated freezer system.
China's ban on two Sealord plants having 'significant impact'
Sealord CEO said the suspension had cost the company $3 million.
Migrant labour inquiry in fishing industry aims to boost Kiwi jobs
Inquiry comes as Covid-19 border restrictions highlight the reliance on migrant labour.
Kate MacNamara: Do fishing boat cameras really warrant Covid funding?
How money earmarked for responding to a public health disaster bought cameras on boats.
Revealed: New fishing restrictions for Hauraki Gulf
18 new protection areas to be created under major new environmental plan.
Fish to Fish: 'It's all about fish and fishing for the people''
Fish processing company keeps fishing local
China's audit of apple export sites over, now we wait
Apple and pear exports earned $900m last year.
Boat seized after three men caught 99 snapper
Boat had five times the legal limit - 99 snapper between three men.
Amaltal Fishing fined $27,000 for fishing in Marine Reserve
Amaltal, owned by Talley's Group, was convicted last year.
Grounded: Fishing trawler stuck on remote beach
It's understood the vessel was trawling for albacore tuna, known as "chicken of the sea".
Seafood ban: Govt in talks with China over unexpected export freeze
Officials say they'll keep working on it with China.
Caught: Fishing company faces losing $20m trawler
Sanford admits fishing in protected zone.
Peter Reidie appointed new CEO for Sanford
Peter Reidie will come from a job as CEO of Farmlands Cooperative Society.
Sanford's proposed closure of Tauranga plant a 'horrible' blow
A long-standing Sanford worker says the proposed closure has come as huge shock.
The Road Ahead: A call for change in the south - what matters to Kiwis right now
In Southland and Otago, those who farm and fish have confidence in The Road Ahead.
Forest & Bird set for East Coast tarakihi court hearing
Allowing East Coast tarakihi stocks to remain overfished not legal, says Forest & Bird.
The tiny iwi that sold a dream and is reaping the awards
Whakatōhea Mussels' factory promises to create dozens more jobs in a boost for the town.
Climate change major disruptor to seafood sector - report
Climate change could see migration of prized Kiwi species such as snapper and kingfish.
Commercial fishers in the dark about full camera cost hit
Commercial fishers not worried about cameras - just the cost information void.