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Sealord gives new buy Independent Fisheries a long line to keep living up to its name
Canterbury company set to continue its 70 years of family history and values.
New research points to likely cause of 'milky fish'
Anglers report hooking snapper that appear to be malnourished, with mushy, white flesh.
Marlin magic: NZ inventor’s lure wins fisherman US$1.7 million
A decades-long quest needed a Kiwi lure to land the fish of dreams.
‘Zombie’ snapper caught in Auckland suggests disease more widespread
The sick snapper caught near Port Albert suggest the problem is widespread.
Cyclone Gabrielle thought to be reason for 'masses' of porcupinefish
'On my last trip, which consisted of 10 trawl tows, we caught 773 kilos of them.'
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.
Retired man's life savings gone after sleeping skipper grounds fishing boat
'I have nothing left, thanks to Simon's stupidity.'
NZ Boat, Fish and Dive Expo embarks on maiden voyage to Mystery Creek
The event will showcase all things marine.
Police chase in Hauraki Gulf: Officers board boat, find undersize crayfish
Police found undersize crayfish, and more than fishing quotas allow.
'Ignorance is not an excuse' Northland man fronts up over alleged illegal fishing
Fisherman explains how he came to be fishing in a protected marine reserve.
'Sick to our stomachs' Dive companies shocked by alleged illegal fishing in Poor Knights Islands marine reserve
The Poor Knights Marine Reserve is a sanctuary for marine life.
The Hawke’s Bay Navy sailor tasked with checking fishing vessels in Fiji
From inland Ōtane, to boarding fishing ships in Fiji’s Exclusive Economic Zone.
Japan proposes expanding commercial whaling to fin whales
“It is also important to carry on Japan’s traditional food culture.”
Silt impact: Cyclone-related damage to seabed could harm fish population
One survey focused on the impact of cyclone-related silt on the marine environment.
'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'.
Iwi apply for temporary fishing closures in Hauraki Gulf
The MPI is seeking feedback on an application relating to three areas in the Hauraki Gulf.
'Like little utes': Salmon farm's tuk-tuk trial a success
Mt Cook Alpine Salmon uses tuk-tuks on its farms to move equipment and people around.
'Left their exit too late': Fisherman swept to his death likely caught by vicious 'short tide'
Laken Watene's body has never been recovered.
Commercial fishers welcome lifting of US trade ban over Māui dolphin protections
Exports of nine fish species caught on the west coast of the North Island can resume.
Plan to sink Hawke's Bay fishing trawler to provide home for marine life
Retiring to the reef, the Twofold Bay trawler is to be given a second life.
Super-sized snapper on Shane Jones' menu
Jones believes the new project could future-proof our aquaculture.
Concerns raised over $1 million Coromandel fishing contest
Event organisers and fisheries officials happy with fish population and methods.
Probe launched after fishing boat runs aground on Canterbury beach
Clam boat beached in early hours of the morning.
'Accessible by boat or helicopter': Richwhite bach on Lake Taupō for sale
'Charming fisherman's cottage with three bedrooms, one bathroom' — and adjoining boatshed.
Replacement of wharf could be brought forward after missing pile forces immediate closure
The closure bars vessels, vehicles and people from the wharf.
Fisherman who died at Lake Benmore remembered as best companion
Anthony Otworowski died after he went missing at Lake Benmore.
Trev Terry boatyard receivers seek buyer as ‘tough market’ hits
Boat company will attend A&P show as usual, quest for buyer on horizon.