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Orca pod surprises boaties in Hakana Bay, Marlborough Sounds
Orca swam past boaties in Hakana Bay, Port Underwood Marlborough Sounds. Supplied / Vicky Wiblin
‘Throw it back’: Second boat nabbed allegedly poaching at Goat Island Marine Reserve
The Department of Conservation is investigating both incidents.
Boat busted illegally fishing, Goat Island Marine Reserve
A group of people were caught illegally fishing within the Goat Island Marine Reserve on December 29, 2024. Video / Supplied
What to do if you encounter a 'zombie' snapper this summer
The sick snapper with cloudy eyes and missing flesh should not be eaten, authorities warn.
What to cook on Christmas Day that's not ham or turkey
Break tradition with everything from venison to vegan nut roasts.
'Systemic failings': Court rules DoC failed to protect marine species for decades
A High Court judge has ruled DoC acted unlawfully by failing to follow its own laws.
Waimārama pāua ban extended for two years – again
The extension is aimed at giving pāua the 'best chance to recover'.
Free fish heads every week: The new giveaway in Hawke's Bay that's making waves
'A few onions, potatoes, coconut cream, and fish heads. Can’t wait.'
Watch: ‘I just embraced the Steve Irwin instincts in me’: Brothers rescue beached shark with bare hands
Brothers showed “fantastic empathy”, but expert sounds warning for set net users.
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
Awatoto and Te Awanga littered with rubbish, locals call for more bins
Coastal rubbish piles frustrate locals and fishermen.
Could fish milk be the next food trend?
Scientists have suggested the novel source of protein to address a shortage of dairy cows.
The Great NZ Road Trip: How shark expert Riley Elliott is living the dream
In Tairua, Riley Elliott combines shark conservation with family life, building a home and raising a family.Video / Mike Scott
Watch: 'Spineless' – Officials warned Conservation Minister against Hauraki Gulf commercial fishing
Six days after being told it would 'undermine' biodiversity, the Minister approved changes
For starters: Salmon blinis with avocado creme fraiche
These look a bit fancy, but really they're so quick and easy to put together.
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
'Crimes against humanity': Man's smelly act on plane appals internet
'No-fly list, immediately.'
Surfer dies after being impaled by swordfish
Giulia Manfrini, 36, suffered a 5cm-deep stab wound in her upper left chest.
Our great pāua problem: When one dive spot gets a ban, another gets 'hammered'
Should rāhui become more widespread as ocean warming and overfishing hit home?
Iwi criticises Hauraki Gulf commercial fishing rules
Ngāi Tai ki Tamaki says 'affordable fish' excuse doesn't fly.
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.
Recipe: Crispy-crusted Thai-style salmon with salsa recipe
Omega-3 fats are credited by many as helping to reduce inflammation in the body.
Rare mudfish found on farm near Timaru
The DoC team netted 72 mudfish ranging from 77-149mm in length.
'One in a trillion': Trio brave shark-infested waters to land 155kg monster tuna
Cameron Ellin said he swam through possibly shark-infested waters to get the fish.
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.
Health risks of eel toxins studied
Wairoa invited to take part in eel consumption survey to understand food safety risks.
"Significant problem": 230 anglers caught fishing in marine reserves around NZ
Official information obtained by the Herald details New Zealand's hotspots for poaching in fully protected marine reserves. Video / Cameron Pitney / Corey Fleming / Mark Mitchell
'Good start': Post-cyclone whitebait ban over as catchers make up for lost time
The season didn't go ahead for most of last year after rāhui put in place.
Greek authorities race to remove tonnes dead fish from Volos waters
The stench from a thick carpet of dead fish is overwhelming the residents of Volos.
These are the canned foods top chefs can't live without
Convenient, cheap and full of flavour, these are the cans all cooks need.
Recipe: Polly Markus' za’atar fish tacos with olive and avocado salsa
'Although untraditional, this recipe is an absolute sensation.'
Urgency called for in tackling invasive seaweed
Concerns raised Government is not doing enough to tackle caulerpa.