New ZealandMatt Watson wants quota changeThe quota system needs to change to ensure commercial fishermen are not illegally dumping catch, says fisherman.19 May 08:35 PM
New ZealandMPI to review illegal dumping of fishAfter week of controversy regarding illegal dumping of fish, the Ministry for Primary Industries announces independent review.19 May 04:07 AM
BusinessTiny US town stakes its future on Chinese foodiesWhen the US had a glut of the crustaceans, it looked far afield for a new market.17 May 01:40 AM
EditorialEditorial: Fishers need incentives to save stocksThe theory of tradeable quotas always sounded too good to be true.16 May 07:22 PM
BusinessConservation group hits out at fish policy expertGreenpeace has levelled conflicts of interest accusations at a scientist who played an important role in New Zealand fishery policies.13 May 05:00 PM
SportFavourable temperatures keep snapper in closeAt Lake Taupo, the delta of the Tongariro River has been fishing well for the past three weeks.06 May 05:00 PM
SportAngling windfall with good catches of large fishLarge kahawai and good-sized snapper and big trevally are producing a windfall for anglers fishing from the shore around Auckland.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSealord leads action over ocean sanctuaryThe fishing industry is taking the Government to court over a proposed marine sanctuary in the Kermadec Islands.29 Apr 01:31 AM
OpinionAlex Smith: Marine sanctuary must go aheadIt's disappointing that commercial fishing interests are now trying to frame the debate as being about Maori opposing the sanctuary, writes Alex Smith.28 Apr 04:00 AM
SportGolden run of weather ideal for catching snapperThe Indian Summer continues to bring warm sea conditions and snapper fishing has taken off.22 Apr 05:00 PM
SportWorld's most succulent seafoodThe lesson took place on a remote section of our rocky coast about eight hours' drive from Auckland.15 Apr 05:00 PM
BusinessNZ fishing industry shrinkingNew Zealand's fishing, aquaculture and seafood industry appears to be in the doldrums.10 Apr 01:33 AM
SportCanny operator hones in on top fishing spotsWith a 3.6m high tide in the harbour, the channels would be unfishable.08 Apr 05:00 PM
AgribusinessTaine Randell chases big money in ChinaWhat does an ex-All Black captain do when he's done and dusted with the game?07 Apr 05:00 PM
Personal Finance'Lie detector' promoter in receivershipDavid Baty, the director of Prestige Events, still hasn't handed over ute prize to contest winners.07 Apr 12:20 AM
SportPublic taking all the hits in snapper fiascoThere could and should be millions more snapper in the Hauraki Gulf.01 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandFishing dispute: Lie detector 'not perfect'The man who put a Hawke's Bay fisherman through a lie detector test over disputed catch stands by the results but admits the test isn't perfect.29 Mar 10:57 PM
New ZealandAngler's lie detector hitchDetails have emerged about how an angler allegedly failed a lie detector test after reeling in a huge marlin.29 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSnapper trawlers install video camerasAll 15 trawlers operating in snapper one fishery, the country's most lucrative fishery have adopted the technology.21 Mar 09:43 PM
New ZealandIllegal Pacific fishing 'larceny on high seas'The true cost of unsanctioned fishing in Pacific tuna fisheries - potentially stretching over $600 million - has been condemned as "larceny on the high seas".15 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessBig fishing companies to launch premium seafoodThe Ministry for Primary Industries and New Zealand's big three fishing companies have joined forces to develop a new "Tiaki" category of premium seafood.24 Feb 04:30 AM
SportFishing: It's a challenging time on the water and on landApart from game fishing for marlin and tuna, most people have struggled to catch fish everywhere from the Bay of Plenty to Northland in the past two weeks.05 Feb 08:35 PM
SportFishing: Bronze whaler female sharks in shallow watersSharks are providing a lot of action, and entertainment, around harbours and some are close to where people are swimming and boating.22 Jan 08:13 PM
EditorialEditorial: Major marine law overhaul has fish-hooksWhen the weather is kind, the Hauraki Gulf teems with runabouts filled with fishers hoping for a catch.19 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionRaewyn Peart: Marine protection proposals need more workThe Government's proposals for revamping our marine protection legislation are long overdue. It is now 45 years since the Marine Reserves Act 1971 came into force, writes Raewyn Peart.18 Jan 10:50 PM
OpinionJeremy Helson: Recreational fishing parks are not marine protected areasIf commercial fishing is prohibited inside the boundaries of Recreational Fishing Parks, the displaced fishing effort will simply increase pressure on fish stocks outside the park boundaries, writes Jeremy Helson.18 Jan 12:58 AM
OpinionKatherine Short: Fishing parks decision disappointingHopefully the creation of these parks may shift the debate from who should get what, to what is holding back the fisheries to be more abundant, writes Katherine Short.13 Jan 09:02 PM
New ZealandGulf fishery plan hits rough waterThe Govt's plan to limit commercial fishing in the Hauraki Gulf has received a less than enthusiastic response.12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHauraki Gulf park: fishing will be allowedBut Government plans to banish commercial operators from catching fish that are popular with recreational fishers.11 Jan 10:48 PM
