AgribusinessDip in primary exports tippedThe value of primary exports will fall from unusually high levels over the 2014/15 year before recovering steadily in the following three years.09 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPopular fish thrown a longer lifelineSnapper fishers will need to lengthen their rulers and return more fish to the sea from Tuesday as measures to restore the country's most popular fishery take effect.28 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandLock out fishers and hunters, farming magazine saysA popular farming publication wants farmers to lock out fishers and hunters over what it calls an anti-dairying attitude by their governing body.24 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandPeters: Limit foreign ownership of propertyNew Zealand First wants to limit foreign ownership of residential property, and ban foreign boats and crews from fishing New Zealand waters.15 Mar 10:05 PM
New ZealandSupermarket quizzed over discarded fishSupermarket giant Countdown is facing fresh questions after large bins of whole snapper found at a waste meat processing plant were traced to its supply chain.09 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandVoyage to study impact of commercial fishing on vulnerable ecosystemsThe impact of commercial fishing on vulnerable ecosystems in a unique area of the South Pacific will go under the microscope during a five-week scientific voyage.28 Jan 09:40 PM
New ZealandSupport for trawler-free gulfMore than half of New Zealanders think commercial fishing should be banned in the Hauraki Gulf, according to a Herald-DigiPoll survey.02 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandCameras to prevent dumping of fishNew technology designed to prevent fish dumping by the country's commercial fishing fleet will be unveiled today.25 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionGeoff Thomas: Fickle snapper prove elusive in gulfThe gannets set their sharp wings like those on a jet plane.08 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandCalls for conservation in Antarctic watersNew Zealand has reiterated calls to protect waters south of the country from overfishing ahead of an anticipated setback next week.19 Oct 11:37 PM
BusinessIs this the future of commercial fishing?A revolutionary New Zealand- designed commercial fishing system - using a PVC tube rather than a mesh net - has been described as 'the future of sustainable fishing'.01 Oct 03:30 AM
BusinessIs this revolutionary net the future of commercial fishing? Is this new fishing net developed by NZ industry and scientists the future of sustainable fishing? See the first underwater images of revolutionary fishing technology created by a partnership between local scientists and three Kiwi fishing companies.Watch30 Sep 08:29 PM
New ZealandSea of troubleThe rough seas of the southern Pacific Ocean are set to be the focus of resource consent debate as a mining company's bid to dredge the sea floor comes up against the fishing industry and environmentalists.20 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandGareth Morgan and Geoff Simmons: Hobby fishers must pay for snapperAs predicted, the Government has kicked for touch on the controversial issue of snapper in the Hauraki Gulf.19 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Fishers must hold on to united voiceThe willingness of fishing folk to talk up their difficulties arguably outstrips their enthusiasm for whoppers about the ones that get away.18 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandSnapper battle rages on despite winRecreational fishers say they are the losers - despite winning the "rights" to all of a 500 tonne increase in the total allowable snapper catch.17 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandKahawai for your breakfastBad weather was no barrier to a stream of visitors heading to Cape Reinga, with Kiwis on a pilgrimage north outnumbering tourists.17 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandSnapper limits reducedSnapper bag limits in the country's most popular fishery will be reduced from nine to seven, and the minimum legal size increased from 27cms to 30cms from April 1.17 Sep 05:09 AM
New ZealandCall for fresh approach to fishingPacific nations need to take advantage of the multi-billion-dollar fishery on their doorstep by sending fresh sashimi to high-paying customers in Asia.03 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionSam Judd: Three-eyed fish for dinner kidsEnvironmental columnist Sam Judd takes a look at the disastrous consequences of the Japan earthquake on our food chain.27 Aug 08:18 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Fishing all about justifying toysConsumers of fish who do not take pleasure in the kill should be considered in debate too.23 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandBoaties accused of depleting snapperThe commercial fishing industry has accused recreational fishers of overfishing and depleting snapper stocks.23 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandDismissed fisherman awarded $80,000A Nelson fisherman accused of telling competitors of deep sea fishing giant Sealord where the good fishing spots are has won $80,000 in an unjustified dismissal case.21 Aug 02:48 AM
New ZealandLabour hooks into fish rowCuts to the 4500-tonne total allowable commercial catch in the Snapper 1 fishery will be on the table if a Labour Government is elected.20 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandSnapper stunt nets dead jokesA fishy stunt in Parliament by Labour leader David Shearer appeared to backfire after it spawned a round of dead fish jokes.20 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandIwi rails against Govt's snapper cutbackNew Zealand's largest iwi, Ngapuhi, has thrown its weight behind a campaign to protect the snapper bag limit of recreational anglers.14 Aug 05:30 PM
