New ZealandCouncil rejects Bluff oyster applicationA resource consent application to finish Bluff oysters in Otago Harbour has been rejected by the Otago Regional Council.25 Apr 01:55 AM
OpinionSam Judd: Paua to the peopleEnvironmental columnist Sam Judd checks out the proposed controversial changes to areas for commercial harvesting for paua.21 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandPoisoning threat puts shellfish off limitsThe threat of paralytic shellfish poisoning means eating shellfish from much of Northland's west coast is akin to playing Russian roulette.23 Dec 11:37 PM
BusinessSea farms look to expandA balance has to be found between the needs of bach and boat owners and of marine farmers, says the head of Aquaculture New Zealand.28 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandHauraki Gulf: Planning for the futureAs valuable to marine life as it is prized by humans, the Hauraki Gulf is in decline. Though solutions seem as elusive as the gulf's fish stocks, a groundswell is building for collaboration.24 Aug 05:30 PM
AgribusinessOyster industry given funding boost The Kiwi oyster industry hopes a Government grant will help the industry fight back from a two-year fight with a herpes virus. 15 May 11:00 PM
TechnologyOyster is the world for honoured NZ scientistZoe Hilton's love of the sea led her to Bluff's delicacy and international recognition.30 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleCaviar farm will satisfy Gulf's growing appetiteThe desert city of Abu Dhabi is the newest location for a vast caviar farm that dwarfs its global competitors.11 Jul 05:30 PM
WorldOysters being wiped out around the worldEnjoy your shucking while it lasts. Wild oysters are now "functionally extinct" in many places where they were once plentiful.06 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandGovt plans may give fisheries minister extra powersAmendments to aquaculture legislation may allow the fisheries minister to override regional coastal plans in 'exceptional circumstances'.27 Apr 01:34 AM
