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Cartoon: Commercial fishing ban?

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.

Toothfish fingers

Early start increases chances of big catch

Channel top spot for start of trout season

Come dawn on Wednesday, hundreds of trout fishermen will drop their lures into the water or cast fly lines into the current in the Ohau Channel where a shotgun blast signals the start of fishing in the new season.

Commercial fishing ban in new marine parks

The Government plans to establish two marine parks for recreational fishing - and pay millions in compensation to the commercial interests that would be forced out.

Peters: Limit foreign ownership of property

New Zealand First wants to limit foreign ownership of residential property, and ban foreign boats and crews from fishing New Zealand waters.

Voyage to study impact of commercial fishing on vulnerable ecosystems

The impact of commercial fishing on vulnerable ecosystems in a unique area of the South Pacific will go under the microscope during a five-week scientific voyage.

Cameras to prevent dumping of fish

New technology designed to prevent fish dumping by the country's commercial fishing fleet will be unveiled today.

Is this revolutionary net the future of commercial fishing?

Is this new fishing net developed by NZ industry and scientists the future of sustainable fishing? See the first underwater images of revolutionary fishing technology created by a partnership between local scientists and three Kiwi fishing companies.

Call for fresh approach to fishing

Pacific nations need to take advantage of the multi-billion-dollar fishery on their doorstep by sending fresh sashimi to high-paying customers in Asia.

Sam Judd: Three-eyed fish for dinner kids

Environmental columnist Sam Judd takes a look at the disastrous consequences of the Japan earthquake on our food chain.

Labour hooks into fish row

Cuts to the 4500-tonne total allowable commercial catch in the Snapper 1 fishery will be on the table if a Labour Government is elected.