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
New ZealandGulf park ban details known todayDetails of a controversial new marine park for recreational fishing that will banish commercial operators from the inner Hauraki Gulf will be released today.11 Jan 04:00 PM
BDBDBusinessIwi fish business annual profit fallsAotearoa Fisheries reported a 27 per cent decline in annual profit on reduced earnings from its half-stake in Sealord Group.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPaua struggle in Bay of PlentyFishery officers have raided properties in the Bay of Plenty after a 12-month investigation into the black market sale of paua and kina.25 Nov 01:35 AM
New ZealandFishing vessel loses 750kg catchAn investigation has been launched after a commercial fishing skipper reported losing a 750kg catch off the west coast of Coromandel this morning.10 Nov 04:30 PM
SportFishing: Snapper playing coy? Try changing channelsSnapper can be found pretty much everywhere at the moment, and as always the key is to work the tides.06 Nov 09:07 PM
New ZealandMan illegally flogging off crayfishAuthorities have reeled a commercial fisherman illegally flogging off crayfish to his mates.06 Nov 07:14 PM
BusinessThe Big Read: Fishing firm's provocative snapper planThe boss of seafood company Sanford has an idea for sharing the lucrative snapper fishery.05 Nov 06:59 AM
SportFishing: Target larger snapper by working in currentFloating 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.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFishing regulation change soughtA Pacific fisheries meeting is being urged to consider a ban on vessels transferring their catch to other ships at sea, saying it encourages illegal fishing.23 Sep 02:52 AM
WorldHow to save the albatross in the fishing industryThe BirdLife Marine Programme’s work to reduce seabird bycatch in high seas fisheries will be familiar to followers of our efforts to save several albatross species from extinction. Source: Birdlife International/YouTube www.birdlife.org/marineWatch01 Sep 10:43 PM
BDBDCompaniesSanford quits Pacific tuna businessThe country's largest listed fishing group is quitting its under-performing Pacific tuna business and selling the fleet.31 Aug 10:48 PM
