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‘Coral graveyard’: Environmentalists blame deep-sea damage on NZ trawlers
Greenpeace took a vessel equipped with underwater cameras to survey known trawl zones.
'Cavalier' fisherman fined $34k after failures onboard vessel during kina operation
He ignored warnings to fix the GPR device, which meant his boat was 'invisible'.
A Day with fisheries officers
NZ Herald spent a day with fisheries officers who encountered a group of divers on Wellington's south coast. One was suspected of having undersized paua. Video / Mark Mitchell
Official advise warned against commercial fishing in Hauraki Gulf protection zones
WWF has labelled Tama Potaka’s last-minute changes to allow commercial fishing in protected areas of the Hauraki Gulf “spineless”. Video / Carson Bluck, Alex Burton
New Zealand trawler's latest catch triggers closure
The Tasman Viking trawler, operated by Westfleet Fishing, pulled up 37kg of coral while bottom trawling in the Lord Howe Rise. Video / Mike Scott / Michael Morrah
Tauranga marine precinct sale ‘unconscionable’, meeting told
The sale of Tauranga's marine precinct for $13.9m has angered fishing businesses.
Fishery lobbyists and Fisheries NZ tangle over Coromandel dredging survey
Fisheries New Zealand says they will only be dredging 0.01% of the scallop beds.
Aquaculture projects on Fast-track Approvals Bill a 'game changer'
Aquaculture NZ says seven projects will create jobs in the regions and boost exports.
Seafood industry, Greenpeace welcome change to fisheries' camera rules
Changes a compromise for long-time critic of the policy, Fisheries Minister Shane Jones.
NZ King Salmon half-year profit down
Chairman remains optimistic despite NZ King Salmon's profit drop and fish losses.
Fishing vessel refloats, departs after grounding in Auckland marina
The skipper missed tide timings while refuelling the boat.
'Game-changer': Kiwi fishing tech lands international award
'We're hoping to launch the product to the market within 12-18 months.'
Waitangi Tribunal report condemns ministers’ meeting with seafood reps
If law change proceeds, it would 'significantly endanger the Māori-Crown relationship'.
Hundreds of anglers busted fishing inside marine reserves
Official information reveals which areas around the country have become poaching hotspots.
Claire Trevett: Silencing of Shane Jones an easy first test of coalition discipline steps
Shane Jones has been quietened - but a few in National quietly agree with his views.
New Zealand trawler targets threatened fish in Australia
Australian conservationists alarmed as super trawler returns to fish orange roughy.
Fishing boat crashes into rocks off Taiaroa Head, Dunedin
A fishing boat crashed into the rocks off Taiaroa Head, below the Royal Albatross Centre in Dunedin, this morning.
NZ's brief caviar season under way
Salmon fish roe differs from the traditional delicacy of sturgeon fish caviar.
Rockets, sewerage, AI: Three big 2024 Hi-Tech Awards winners
Tech industry celebrates its best in front of a record crowd.
'Now I drown': Enchanter skipper on being trapped under upturned boat
Goodhew survived by finding a pocket of air and thought 'I'm going to die'.
Enchanter fishing boat tragedy: Five deaths, several charges, one upcoming trial
The three-week trial starts on Monday in Whangārei. Here's what you need to know.
Longline fishing boats now need cameras on board
All commercial surface longline boats to have cameras to film catch and release methods.
'Slack practice': Fisher trawled in zone protecting threatened dolphins
Warrick Harris 'should have known better' when he trawled in the prohibited zone 19 times.
Enchanter report highlights 'inadequate' search and rescue response
The Enchanter was carrying 10 passengers – five of whom died.
Letters: 'Despair' over plundering of marine reserves
OPINION: Letters on climate changes, GST on food, Winston, and modern music.
Editorial: Here’s hoping the Aussies walk away from EU trade deal
EDITORIAL: New Zealand's EU trade deal looks good compared to no deal at all.
Workers have unacceptably high exposures to carcinogens, study finds
58 per cent of workers in NZ are exposed to at least one cancer-causing agent at work.