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Loss of 190 jobs at ProLink, recruiter owes $3.8m
Migrants lose jobs at company linked to woman previously jailed over fake birth documents.
How La Niña could bring sharks back to NZ shores this summer
Despite recent warnings one man is excited about the promise of more sharks in the region.
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
Iwi wants to buy Takitimu Seafoods site after $9m surplus recorded
In 2022-2023 it had a $2m deficit as Takitimu Seafoods collapsed, with 70 job losses.
Official advise warned against commercial fishing in Hauraki Gulf protection zones
WWF has labelled Tama Potaka’s last-minute changes to allow commercial fishing in protected areas of the Hauraki Gulf “spineless”. Video / Carson Bluck, Alex Burton
Watch: 'Spineless' – Officials warned Conservation Minister against Hauraki Gulf commercial fishing
Six days after being told it would 'undermine' biodiversity, the Minister approved changes
Nelson woman fined for taking more than 1000 cockles from traditional fishery reserve
Judge: 'If everyone did that, we would not have any cockles left in our country'.
Shellfish collection ban in BoP harbour in force now
A two-year ban on taking the shellfish came into force today.
NZ trawler's 'shameful' 37kg coral catch suspends fishing in area until 2026
Nelson-based trawler Tasman Viking pulled up 37kg of coral west of New Zealand.
'Break gear or harm people': Sabotage, shooting and 'huhu-grub' threats for commercial fishers
'They get territorial': Commercial fisherman cops abuse.
Tauranga marine precinct sale ‘unconscionable’, meeting told
The sale of Tauranga's marine precinct for $13.9m has angered fishing businesses.
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.
Seawall will help protect Te Awanga surf spot, backers say
Previous attempts to regenerate beach with gravel was “throwing good money after bad”.
'Winston didn't want a 65-year-old larrikin': Shane Jones gets serious after talking-to
Shane Jones is playing the jester less as he goes about his politics
'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.
Fishing vessel refloats, departs after grounding in Auckland marina
The skipper missed tide timings while refuelling the boat.
'It won’t happen again': Fishermen caught breaking dolphin-friendly rules
The judge noted their money struggles but stressed the seriousness of fishing offences.
'Game-changer': Kiwi fishing tech lands international award
'We're hoping to launch the product to the market within 12-18 months.'
Waitangi Tribunal report condemns ministers’ meeting with seafood reps
If law change proceeds, it would 'significantly endanger the Māori-Crown relationship'.
Big shark washes up on Bay of Islands beach
A dive instructor was surprised and saddened by the discovery of washed-up gill shark.
"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
Hundreds of anglers busted fishing inside marine reserves
Official information reveals which areas around the country have become poaching hotspots.
Fishy claims: Supermarket seafood brands accused of greenwashing
Researchers find green claims on many products can't be backed up.
Niwa sends new research vessel on maiden voyage to Hauraki Gulf
A Hauraki Gulf Marine Park-wide survey of this detail has not been done before.
'Foolish': Questions raised about feeding sharks at popular swimming spot
People have been feeding sharks in Mangonui for years - but is it wise to continue?
Tiny egg to big fish in a year: Land-based farm hooks into global seafood goals
A new state-of-the-art, land-based kingfish farm is officially opened.