New ZealandShane Jones hits back at 'catastrophising' over fish reforms and marlin rulesMore than 22,000 submissions were lodged on 19 proposed fisheries rule changes.08 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandFisher horrified by pus-like growths on mullet in Waipu EstuaryMPI is testing the diseased mullet, with results due in about four weeks.03 Dec 04:00 PM
AgribusinessDebt down, profits soar: Inside Sanford's turnaround yearAquaculture outperformed expectations, while wildcatch profits dipped 5.9%.17 Nov 09:09 PM
AgribusinessStrong demand driving NZ primary exports to record highDairy export revenue has lifted 16% to a record $27 billion.11 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Living their best lives': New mobile ocean farm trial for snapperThe trial system sits 10-15 metres below the surface, and moves with the tide.06 May 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Massive impact for us': Hapū oppose marina plan going through Fast Track processThe hapū want the project to go through the RMA for community input.05 May 01:09 AM
World'Incredibly disturbing': Salmon die-off fuels election debatePieces of dead salmon have washed up on Tasmania's Verona Sands beach.29 Apr 06:17 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Sky’s the limit’ for overseas kingfish market as demand far outweighs supplyLess than a year open, Northland's kingfish farm is already getting national recognition.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Outstanding': Zanda McDonald Award winners announcedIn a first for the award, Maegen Blom represents the aquaculture industry.12 Mar 12:40 AM
New Zealand‘Prime land’: University strikes $1.38m deal to lease public reserve for 99 yearsIt plans to build a marine research and education facility.05 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland oyster farm's $200k loss leads to tech innovationNorthland oyster farm adopts new tech post-Cyclone Gabrielle for storm resilience.23 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIwi wants to buy Takitimu Seafoods site after $9m surplus recordedIn 2022-2023 it had a $2m deficit as Takitimu Seafoods collapsed, with 70 job losses.28 Nov 05:10 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessShelling out: How taxpayer spent $52m buying into a loss-making mussel farmShane Jones defends Crown investments into struggling Ōpōtiki aquaculture firm.28 Nov 02:30 AM
New Zealand$3b opportunity: Nearly 9000 hectares set aside for Southland aquacultureOceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones announce five new Aquaculture Settlement Areas.15 Nov 02:56 AM
New Zealand'We saw it breach about 30 times': Humpback whale delights fishermenA fisherman spotted a 'big splash' about 3km from his boat on Saturday.04 Nov 11:51 PM
New ZealandNew hot pool complex being built at Taupō's Huka Prawn ParkThe new facilites are for families and will complement the adults-only Wairakei Terraces.15 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandAquaculture projects on Fast-track Approvals Bill a 'game changer'Aquaculture NZ says seven projects will create jobs in the regions and boost exports.07 Oct 08:17 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Winston didn't want a 65-year-old larrikin': Shane Jones gets serious after talking-toShane Jones is playing the jester less as he goes about his politics04 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Really exciting': Commercial seaweed planting in Coromandel'We are trying to establish an economically viable seed-to-sale seaweed industry.'31 Aug 05:01 PM
New Zealand$22m wharf upgrade set to go aheadA $21.95 million Coromandel wharf upgrade is set to go ahead.19 Aug 04:37 AM
New ZealandPublic funded commercial wharf is off limits to the publicA new $15 million wharf and floating pontoon in Thames is off limits to the public.15 Jul 03:20 AM
New ZealandCoromandel links with Hauraki Gulf boosted by new marine precinctThe wharf development will help grow the local marine farming industry.23 Jun 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumEmployment139 jobs lost as mussel processing plant in Tauranga set to closeThe joint venture is 'unable to profitably process mussels in Tauranga'.11 Jun 04:45 PM
New ZealandMarine development set to boost Coromandel aquacultureThe $15 million marine project could add up to 100 jobs to the district.13 May 02:25 AM
New ZealandSea farmers set their sights on a bigger bountyIndustry, iwi and government want to double Waikato aquaculture exports by 2044.07 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandTūrangi fish farmers start new aquaponic vegetable projectThe new system will be used for education, and to feed the community.21 Mar 05:35 PM
