Poacher with 109 scallops apprehended at closed Northland fishery
A boat and dive gear were seized and the man is likely to face prosecution.
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Fishermen fined $10,500 after catching 348 fish in Hauraki Gulf
A group of five people caught 348 fish in one day.
Government announces six new South Island marine reserves
The new reserves will increase protection around the mainland.
NZ King Salmon sizzles in latest result
Fewer fish dying prematurely, company says turnaround gaining steam.
Sealord says new deal will make it biggest seafood company
Fish n' chip shop became a major company. Now Sealord wants it.
Sunk: 'NZ's favourite fishing store' TopCatch owes $3m+
'The fish are cunning, be prepared,' the store says on social media.
Net loss: Double rāhui for Hawke's Bay whitebait ahead of season opening
A whitebait ban is in place - and a stalwart is not happy with the timing.
'Worst we’ve seen': Serial poacher sentenced for repeatedly pilfering Auckland marine reserve
The fisherman was caught in the act eight times.
Regional council detects rare fish in Hawke's Bay using DNA traces
Rare native fish a thrilling find in Wairoa.
Wellington chippy insolvent, blames Covid and Parliament protest
The fish and chip venue received $30,000 in funding following the anti-mandate protest.
Deep-sea mining tussle pits some against China
Financial Times: Crunch talks amid drive to extract critical minerals from ocean depths.
Deadly waters: Urgent call for new lifejacket laws after 'staggering' stats
Coastguard boss says too many volunteers have had to "pull dead bodies from the sea".
Sanford to sell inshore fishing business
Salmon powers up country's biggest seafood company performance.
Bunnings caught short: Pinged for under-sized snapper in BBQ ad
Bunnings agrees to yank ad showing friends cooking undersized fish on beach.
Holy mackerel: The $7 can of fish
Fishy business: The days of premium canned mackerel seem to have arrived.
Scientists can't explain why these ‘freaky-looking’ fish are washing up
Several scaleless fish with fanged jaws and huge eyes have washed up on US beaches.
‘A bit sick’: Locals react to campaign saying eating fish is the same as eating cats
Telegraph: The billboard urges viewers to "sea things in a different light".
Couple dies after eating poisonous puffer fish for lunch
Grieving daughter delivers a grim warning for seafood lovers.
Fishing contest ready to ride waves
The competition launches from the Castlecliff slipway on Saturday and Sunday.
Public submissions on temporary fishery closure sought by MPI
Depleting fishery resources prompt customary owners to request temporary closure.
Wairarapa fisher wins $30k top prize in Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza
Fish landed on final day clinches Northland, and world’s, biggest surfcasting competition.
‘Adrenaline pulsing through me’: Fisherman’s incredible tale backed up with video evidence
'It was pretty crazy. We didn’t know what was going on.'
' Mint’ conditions expected for Snapper Bonanza
Wednesday's tough conditions mean a 7kg snapper caught on day one is still in the lead.
Coromandel scallop fishery to stay shut
Oceans and Fisheries Minister Stuart Nash made the decision based on new survey info.
Deadly outbreak of botulism kills thousands of birds, immediate action called for
The outbreak in a Waikato wetland has claimed rare indigenous birds and many more.
Rangatahi studying how to reduce Te Arawa catfish populations
Summer internship inspires rangatahi to learn more about reducing catfish populations.
Chilly bin to the rescue for stranded fishermen
The fishermen were unhurt, just disappointed that the beer couldn't be saved.
Iwi welcome trial of new flood pump allowing native fish a safe passage
The regional council is working to manage flood pump impediments to safe fish passage.
Health warning: Shellfish off limits in entire Firth of Thames
Cooking shellfish does not remove the toxin.
Jamie Tuuta to chair Sealord Group
Jamie Tuuta is chairman of Whakaata Māori and Tourism New Zealand.
Keen anglers at Megafish comp find success in improved conditions
It was all smooth sailing for the annual Megafish competition.
Ex-Ocean Race sailor turns focus to exposing NZ coast's underwater beauty, environmental emergency
Gareth Cooke wants more people to see the wonders - and devastation - on the ocean floor.
'You’d almost rather not know': Daisy the great white shark tracked to summer hotspot
'This shark is just doing what a shark does... they hunt fish.'
Watch: Angler lands 464kg black marlin at Paihia
Weigh-in of a 464kg black marlin at Paihia, landed by Ross Tuydor on board Raptor. Video / Bay of Islands Swordfish Club