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Paua struggle in Bay of Plenty

Fishery officers have raided properties in the Bay of Plenty after a 12-month investigation into the black market sale of paua and kina.

Fishing vessel loses 750kg catch

An investigation has been launched after a commercial fishing skipper reported losing a 750kg catch off the west coast of Coromandel this morning.

Fishing: Snapper playing coy? Try changing channels

Snapper can be found pretty much everywhere at the moment, and as always the key is to work the tides.

Man illegally flogging off crayfish

Authorities have reeled a commercial fisherman illegally flogging off crayfish to his mates.

The Big Read: Fishing firm's provocative snapper plan

The boss of seafood company Sanford has an idea for sharing the lucrative snapper fishery.

Fishing: Target larger snapper by working in current

Floating baits in shallow harbour waters work well in summer. The hook is tied directly to the end of the line, with no swivel or heavy trace.

Fishing: Wide variety of jigs simple way to lure best catch

Fishing: Snapper this weekend's afternoon Gulf delight

Fishing prosecutions a 'giant step forward'

Prosecutions against illegal fishers who tangled with the New Zealand navy have been hailed as a “giant step forward” by Foreign Minister Murray McCully.

Dita de Boni: Blaming staff won't end harm

The drain on ACC will continue as long as Talley's continues to insist its' health and safety scheme is working, writes Dita De Boni.

Scallop fisheries monitored after parasite threat

Government scientists promise to keep a close eye on three scallop fisheries from where they have received reports of deformed, watery and stunted specimens.

Bottom-trawling banned from area off West Coast

Bottom-trawling fisheries have been banned from a 10,000 hectare area off the West Coast of the South Island.

Parasite hits scallop beds

Concern is stirring over the health of several scallop fisheries after an investigation has detected the spread of a new parasite to North Island waters.

DoC letter sparks trout farming fears

A letter from the Department of Conservation addressed to members of the Taupo Fishery Advisory Committee has been described as proposing "trout farming by stealth" and is certain to raise....

NZ tuna catch a worldbeater

After a four-hour battle with a monster tuna, an exhausted Donna Pascoe didn't need to be told she'd just hauled in a record-breaker.

Fishing magnate Peter Talley knighted

Fishing magnate Peter Talley is a joint managing director of the Motueka-based Talley's Group. He was appointed Knight companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.