Fishing restrictions could create major job losses
New restrictions to protect endangered dolphins will impact at least five iwi.
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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
More than 14,000 seabirds are estimated to be killed by commercial fishers every year.
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
About 1000 tonnes were sent to Australia, the Cook Islands and Niue in 2018.
Forest and Bird blames Antipodean albatross decline on longline fishers
Forest and Bird said the albatross have a nationally critical threat status.
Fishing 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.
Big read: The fight for NZ's $6 billion catch
It's a key exporter, but is NZ's seafood industry steering the right course?
All have a say on fisheries plan
Fisheries NZ invites input to a new inshore fisheries plan.
NZ's biggest fishing company pins flat profit on climate change
Fishing company Sanford holds steady despite difficult financial year.
Comment: Destroying farmers and our planet
If we are to tackle this problem then we must do so in a united manner.
Bottom trawling 'beyond comprehension'
LegaSea has blasted bottom trawling as an indiscriminate fish harvesting process.
'Hugely significant': Court of Appeal rules in Motiti Island decision
The future of a controversial move to introduce a marine reserve has been decided on.
Fish being fed plastics in NZ pollution study
Scientists are learning about how microplastics affect fish – by feeding it to them.
Open ocean farming: Conservationists warn to tread carefully
Conservation groups support moves to expand marine farming offshore, but have warnings.
Hawke's Bay Fish and Game Council chairman asked to step down
Audit raised "serious concerns" about the organisation's governance.
Proposal could cut 30 jobs in small community
Result would be devastating for the community.
Monster marlin: First 'grander' of the year caught by Kiwi
"We didn't realise how big it was really until it hit the deck."
Govt's plan to save Hector's dolphin not enough – critics
Interim measures to reduce the number of Hector's dolphin won't be enough, experts say.
Local Focus: Whitebait numbers fritter away
Borrow pits rejuvenating the whitebait population. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Giant tuna catch off Hawke's Bay coast sells for $46,000
"Danielle" skipper Steve Harvey and crew hauled in a 230kg tuna last week.
What the? Clarke Gayford skins kingfish with his teeth
The question of why you would want to skin a fish this way remains unanswered.
Takitimu Seafoods boat brings in massive 230kg tuna off Hawke's Bay coast
This enormous fish could sell for $100,000 if the Japanese market is interested.
Bay of Plenty anglers wading into debate over fishing bill
Anglers say proposed legislation threatens the future of freshwater fishing in the Bay.
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.
Five sea lions die in squid nets
Conservationists call for closure of commercial squid fishery after sea lions die
First marlin in two years caught off Hawke's Bay coast
Two-year drought broken in style, with reports another has been landed this afternoon.
Four-metre swells partially halts search for missing fishermen
A helicopter will continue searching by air.
Fisherman shows off monster catch
The kingfish so big you'll have to see to believe it was caught.
Comment: Government is choking NZ King Salmon with red tape
Investment specialist Mark Fowler argues that Government isn't helping the business.