PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: We must balance our cruise tourism economy with biosecurityNearly 90% of exotic marine species arrived on international vessels.26 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Slap in the face': Fishers fined over black market seafoodNone of the fishers held permits allowing them to sell fish.26 Jun 05:49 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRichter scales and fishy tales: When a small earthquake spoiled a day of fishingEveryone struggled for bites after Monday morning's quake. So were the fish spooked by it?17 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: 'Appalled' bottom trawling is allowed to continueOPINION: Also, “traffic calming chicanes” must be one of the greatest oxymorons crafted.11 Jun 05:00 PM
Herald NOWHerald NOW panellists Dave Letele and Trish Sherson join Ryan Bridge to talk news of the daySick days, power bills and fishing practices: Herald NOW’s panel discusses the day’s news.Watch10 Jun 06:47 PM
New Zealand'David Attenborough would be mortified': 6 tonnes of coral caught by trawler off ChristchurchFisheries New Zealand says incidents involving this amount of coral are "very rare". Video / Cameron PitneyWatch10 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Attenborough would be mortified': Six tonnes of coral bycatch off ChristchurchExperts said incidents involving such a large amount of coral being caught are rare.10 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Phil Goff mastered the art of saying nothing, until he spokeOPINION: Plus the expected debacle over the Treaty Principles Bill surprises no one.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand$250k boat and $16k catch seized on top of $13k fine for Gisborne fishing company and skipperThe company was fined $9000 on top of court costs, while its skipper was fined $4000.04 Jun 06:00 AM
RoyalsRural community well represented in King's Birthday HonoursThis year’s honours acknowledge contributors to New Zealand’s rural sector.01 Jun 05:05 PM
New ZealandOyster farms to close after sewage overflows, Watercare fix years awayMahurangi Oysters owner Jim Aitken says 10 operators in the area are affected. 20 May 12:34 AM
WorldBoris Johnson slams 'appalling sell-out' EU deal with harsh critiqueThe deal allows EU fishermen access to UK waters until June 2038.19 May 07:44 PM
New Zealand'Radical change': Possible crayfish ban for Northland's east coastShane Jones says crayfish can't keep declining in the popular fishing area.16 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailNZ fishing rod pioneer returns with innovative tech for new ventureLanza Rods are handcrafted, using solid carbon fibre for strength and lightness.16 May 12:00 PM
New Zealand'Job well done': Sanford doubles half year profitThe result comes off the back of good returns for Sanford's salmon farming operation.15 May 03:22 AM
New Zealand Police refer case of fishing boat death to coroner Police say the death is not suspicious.13 May 01:15 AM
New ZealandMPI probe into salmon farm mortality ratesSAFE claims intensive fish farming breaches the Animal Welfare Act.16 Apr 11:58 PM
New ZealandSea sausage: Kiwi fishers create innovative baitThe bait outperformed traditional cray legs in trials for catching rig.07 Apr 10:42 PM
New ZealandWatch: Video of “coral graveyard” blamed on New Zealand’s bottom trawling fishing fleetSeafood NZ says damage could be due to global warming.Watch06 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Coral graveyard’: Environmentalists blame deep-sea damage on NZ trawlersGreenpeace took a vessel equipped with underwater cameras to survey known trawl zones.06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds of fish beached at Ninety Mile Beach due to predator chaseExperts advise caution, saying beached fish may be unsafe to eat.23 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhy Al Brown’s Depot is not serving Bluff oysters – but Josh Emett and Judith Tabron areNgāi Tahu's shock Bluff oyster decision and its impact on top restaurants.20 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Cash came in for Crays’: Couple given crayfish permit for hui illegally sold 35kg to local restaurantTony Magner says he's embarrassed by the fall from grace.18 Mar 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Sky’s the limit’ for overseas kingfish market as demand far outweighs supplyLess than a year open, Northland's kingfish farm is already getting national recognition.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandProtesters take flight against $1.7m Billfish Classic in WhitiangaThe competition featured over $1.7 million in prizes, including $400,000 for the heaviest billfish.14 Mar 12:25 AM
New ZealandWhy two men are determined to finish a stranger’s dream boat'I don’t even know the guy but that boat’s got to be finished.'09 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldSearch intensifies for man feared taken by shark during NSW fishing eventHe fell overboard around 1pm on Sunday near Port Stephens, sparking a search.24 Feb 04:41 AM
New ZealandFishing company lands $16,500 fine for seabird risk, false reportsMacnicol Fishing was found to not use a bird-scaring device and wrongly recording fishing.19 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Wrong side of history’: NZ makes controversial bid for Australia’s orange roughy quotaNew Zealand is among 17 nations meeting in Chile to negotiate high seas fishing policy.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandShane Jones releases a consultation document on potential fishing regulation reformsOcean and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones releases a consultation document on potential fishing regulation reforms. Video / Mark MitchellWatch11 Feb 10:19 PM
New ZealandFeedback sought on ‘most significant’ fisheries reform for decadesA review of rock lobster, Pacific bluefin tuna limits ongoing since December. 11 Feb 07:47 PM
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
