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Amaltal, owned by Talley's Group, was convicted last year.
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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
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Sanford's proposed closure of Tauranga plant a 'horrible' blow
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Forest & Bird set for East Coast tarakihi court hearing
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The tiny iwi that sold a dream and is reaping the awards
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Climate change major disruptor to seafood sector - report
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Fishing restrictions could create major job losses
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Mussel warning after spike in food poisoning
New Zealand Food Safety urging people to ensure the shellfish they eat is properly cooked.
Hauraki Gulf crayfish take slashed in half - scientists say not enough
'A bag limit is pretty meaningless when you can't even catch one.'
Sparks fly in fresh fight between fishing companies and Greenpeace
War of words heats up on the high seas as deep sea fishers bite back.
Thousands petition for greater seabird protection
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Bay crayfish industry fears big losses from virus in China
Bay crayfish tipped to flood local market as virus shuts down Shanghai seafood market.
Commercial fishers 'breaking the law' - Forest & Bird
A Fisheries NZ report found a level of underreporting of bycatch in the industry.
100 dead snapper found floating in Hauraki Gulf
Members of the public are urged to report any suspicious fishing activity.
Government moves to end export of whitebait
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Forest and Bird blames Antipodean albatross decline on longline fishers
Forest and Bird said the albatross have a nationally critical threat status.
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