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MPI defends decision not to prosecute fishing companies
Fisheries Minister Stuart Nash says overfishing of hoki is "totally unacceptable".
Kermadec sanctuary compromise to include fishing
Labour and NZ First are working on a solution to the Kermadec Sanctuary impasse.
Raewyn Peart: We are losing Crayfish in the north
Crayfish quotas are not allowing the fish to survive in northern waters.
Fishing should not be at the whim of a minister
The way allowable fishing catches are allocated leaves recreational fishers at risk.
Three missing Vietnamese fishermen found
Three fishermen missing after a colleague was found dead on their boat have been found.
Slug guns and slavery: Fishing cleanup
Investigations into slavery in the fishing industry behind new commitments.
Tuna giant announces deal to target illegal fishing and slavery
Major tuna products supplier to NZ commits to reforms after global environmental campaign.
IWC panel demands action over Maui dolphins
A high-level scientific panel has again urged NZ to save the Maui dolphin from extinction.
Best Fish Guide should revisit the facts
COMMENT: A strong correlation was found between the state of the country's fish stocks and the quality of its fisheries management, writes Tim Pankhurst.
Fishing boat Te Aroha rises from the ashes
After extensive fire damage the Greymouth fishing boat Te Aroha has risen from the ashes and is back trawling off the West Coast.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Future of fishing hangs in the balance
The Ministry for Primary Industries is touring the country holding public consultation meetings, seeking feedback about its 'Future of our Fisheries' programme.
Have we been making our snapper smaller?
For the first time, scientists will construct a detailed picture stretching back more than 500 years of how we've affected our most important fisheries species - potentially genetically.
Watch NZH Local Focus: 50 tonnes of massive mussels in Opotiki
Check out these mussels, from New Zealand’s first commercial open ocean marine farm, off the coast of Opotiki. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Govt wants iwi fishing ban set in stone
The Government says it is open to a deal with iwi on the proposed Kermadec Islands marine sanctuary.
Stricter bag limits for fishers inevitable - report
New Zealand's booming population and relaxed recreational fishing rules mean more stringent bag limits and seasonal closures are inevitable, new paper says.
Iwi seek Kermadec compromise with Govt
Iwi are seeking a compromise over the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary in which they will agree not to fish in the region if their Treaty
John Tregidga: End wastefulness for fishing industry we can be proud of
COMMENT: The recent report by Dr Glenn Simmons and others has lifted the lid on the wastefulness of the current fisheries management system.
Richard Baker: Who's running our fisheries?
COMMENT: If we are to have faith in our government and the system that governs our fisheries we need to know more, writes Richard Baker. Nathan Guy needs to show strong leadership and demand a comprehensive, independent inquiry with broad terms of referen
Opinion: Science of our fisheries study is robust
COMMENT: Research has uncovered decades-long, large-scale fish dumping, now let's work together on correcting this.
Taine Randell chases big money in China
What does an ex-All Black captain do when he's done and dusted with the game?
Raewyn Peart: Marine protection proposals need more work
The Government's proposals for revamping our marine protection legislation are long overdue. It is now 45 years since the Marine Reserves Act 1971 came into force, writes Raewyn Peart.
Katherine Short: Fishing parks decision disappointing
Hopefully the creation of these parks may shift the debate from who should get what, to what is holding back the fisheries to be more abundant, writes Katherine Short.
Gulf fishery plan hits rough water
The Govt's plan to limit commercial fishing in the Hauraki Gulf has received a less than enthusiastic response.
Hauraki Gulf park: fishing will be allowed
But Government plans to banish commercial operators from catching fish that are popular with recreational fishers.
Scallop fisheries monitored after parasite threat
Government scientists promise to keep a close eye on three scallop fisheries from where they have received reports of deformed, watery and stunted specimens.
Parasite hits scallop beds
Concern is stirring over the health of several scallop fisheries after an investigation has detected the spread of a new parasite to North Island waters.
Govt proposes ban to reduce bycatch
The Government says sharks should benefit from a proposed ban on wire traces and shark lines in two commercial fisheries.
Kiwi retailers shocked at slavery claims
Popular pet food brands sold in New Zealand have been caught up in disturbing claims of slavery on the high seas.
Fishing vessel Kunlun detained in Thailand
The illegal fishing vessel at the centre of a New Zealand Navy operation earlier this year has been detained in Thailand.
Pacific tuna hammered by over-fishing
There are fears tuna are teetering on the edge of survival as an excess of boats fight over a decreasing number of fish.