PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Sacred': Talley's fights to uncover secret sources used in TVNZ news investigationTVNZ lawyers says the protection of confidential sources is sacred and vital.11 Feb 04:19 PM
New ZealandRemarkable catch wins $20,000 prize – but the fish itself could be worth many thousands moreNorthern bluefin tuna are a delicacy in Japan, where they sell for over $5000 a kg.11 Feb 02:26 AM
New ZealandWatch: ’It was wild!' Hawke’s Bay fisherman reels in possible record-breaking tunaRegan Ellison said it was 'definitely' the best fish he has caught in New Zealand.03 Feb 11:16 PM
New Zealand4000 fishing offences in past year revealedOver the past year, fisheries officers detected more than 3,000 offences during inspections of recreational fishing boats. Video / Corey FlemingWatch31 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFisheries crackdown: 4000 fishing offences in past year revealedCommercial fishing breaches hit 863; recreational offences more than 3,00031 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandReeling in the fishers: Police called as man chucks pāua into ocean during standoffThe man said he panicked and feared his fishing gear would be taken.19 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLoss of 190 jobs at ProLink, recruiter owes $3.8mMigrants lose jobs at company linked to woman previously jailed over fake birth documents.15 Jan 04:21 AM
New ZealandHow La Niña could bring sharks back to NZ shores this summerDespite recent warnings one man is excited about the promise of more sharks in the region.14 Jan 04:03 PM
New ZealandWatch: Family of orcas delight with 'amazing show'A woman fishing said orcas swimming in formation was the perfect start to the year.12 Jan 12:11 AM
New Zealand‘Throw it back’: Second boat nabbed allegedly poaching at Goat Island Marine ReserveThe Department of Conservation is investigating both incidents. 10 Jan 01:19 AM
WorldGiant tuna ‘as fat as a cow’ sells for $2.3 million in JapanIt's one of the most expensive tuna to be sold in the history.05 Jan 10:32 PM
New ZealandWhat to do if you encounter a 'zombie' snapper this summerThe sick snapper with cloudy eyes and missing flesh should not be eaten, authorities warn.23 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: What next for the troubled foreshore and seabed law?The Government may want to push for direct negotiations rather than court settlements.15 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSpearfishing incident: Man critically injured at popular Auckland dive spot, airlifted to hospitalA winch extraction of the man was required due to access and incoming tide.14 Dec 07:35 AM
New ZealandA Day with fisheries officersNZ 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 MitchellWatch04 Dec 03:46 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIwi wants to buy Takitimu Seafoods site after $9m surplus recordedIn 2022-2023 it had a $2m deficit as Takitimu Seafoods collapsed, with 70 job losses.28 Nov 05:10 PM
New ZealandOfficial advise warned against commercial fishing in Hauraki Gulf protection zonesWWF has labelled Tama Potaka’s last-minute changes to allow commercial fishing in protected areas of the Hauraki Gulf “spineless”. Video / Carson Bluck, Alex BurtonWatch16 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Spineless' – Officials warned Conservation Minister against Hauraki Gulf commercial fishingSix days after being told it would 'undermine' biodiversity, the Minister approved changes16 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNelson woman fined for taking more than 1000 cockles from traditional fishery reserveJudge: 'If everyone did that, we would not have any cockles left in our country'.13 Nov 02:06 AM
New ZealandShellfish collection ban in BoP harbour in force nowA two-year ban on taking the shellfish came into force today.12 Nov 09:59 PM
New ZealandNZ trawler's 'shameful' 37kg coral catch suspends fishing in area until 2026Nelson-based trawler Tasman Viking pulled up 37kg of coral west of New Zealand.31 Oct 06:27 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Break gear or harm people': Sabotage, shooting and 'huhu-grub' threats for commercial fishers'They get territorial': Commercial fisherman cops abuse.30 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga marine precinct sale ‘unconscionable’, meeting toldThe sale of Tauranga's marine precinct for $13.9m has angered fishing businesses.27 Oct 01:00 AM
KahuIwi criticises Hauraki Gulf commercial fishing rulesNgāi Tai ki Tamaki says 'affordable fish' excuse doesn't fly.16 Oct 07:48 PM
New ZealandFishery lobbyists and Fisheries NZ tangle over Coromandel dredging surveyFisheries New Zealand says they will only be dredging 0.01% of the scallop beds.11 Oct 03:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSeawall will help protect Te Awanga surf spot, backers sayPrevious attempts to regenerate beach with gravel was “throwing good money after bad”.09 Oct 11:52 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Winston didn't want a 65-year-old larrikin': Shane Jones gets serious after talking-toShane Jones is playing the jester less as he goes about his politics04 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'One in a trillion': Trio brave shark-infested waters to land 155kg monster tunaCameron Ellin said he swam through possibly shark-infested waters to get the fish.27 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFishing vessel refloats, departs after grounding in Auckland marinaThe skipper missed tide timings while refuelling the boat.22 Sep 09:06 PM
New Zealand'It won’t happen again': Fishermen caught breaking dolphin-friendly rulesThe judge noted their money struggles but stressed the seriousness of fishing offences.19 Sep 03:35 AM
New Zealand'Game-changer': Kiwi fishing tech lands international award'We're hoping to launch the product to the market within 12-18 months.'15 Sep 09:53 PM
PoliticsWaitangi Tribunal report condemns ministers’ meeting with seafood repsIf law change proceeds, it would 'significantly endanger the Māori-Crown relationship'.12 Sep 11:59 PM
New ZealandBig shark washes up on Bay of Islands beachA dive instructor was surprised and saddened by the discovery of washed-up gill shark.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand"Significant problem": 230 anglers caught fishing in marine reserves around NZOfficial information obtained by the Herald details New Zealand's hotspots for poaching in fully protected marine reserves. Video / Cameron Pitney / Corey Fleming / Mark MitchellWatch06 Sep 05:00 PM
