Toxins in mussels from Tolaga Bay were found to be 11 times over the safe eating limit.

His partner is pleading for people to wear a lifejacket so they can go home to loved ones.

"Cans for Kai is more than just a fundraiser - it promotes the value of recycling."

OPINION: Kenny Rogers is enjoying a post-election comeback in the Tai Tōkerau pubs.

Man, dog and boogie boarder get caught up by fishing line.

The Waikato club has received a national honour.

A boat and dive gear were seized and the man is likely to face prosecution.

There are some exceptions to the rules, which include kina harvesting and tikanga.

Warrick Harris 'should have known better' when he trawled in the prohibited zone 19 times.

Bottom-trawling and Danish seining would be banned from 89 per cent of the Gulf.

Crayfish poacher apologised after abusing customary permit system.

Anglers take to the sea hunting giant bluefin tuna.

An alarm was raised by a crew member.

Hoiho face a multitude of threats, including overlap with fishing vessels.

The Enchanter was carrying 10 passengers – five of whom died.

Scientists have long warned about overfishing and pollution in the Gulf.

Calls for stricter mitigation methods 'everywhere, all the time'.

Rules 'open to interpretation' says pinged pāua collector; officials says rules are clear.

The Green Party is calling for stronger protection measures.

So far this year, eight black petrel captures have been reported by commercial fishers.

John Nohotima falsely applied for customary permits to take thousands of koura from sea.

Lance Goodhew and his company have been charged over deaths of five men.

Scientists amazed at sealife recovery after one of world's biggest canyon-flushing events.

Judge: “Failure to record was at the heart of these charges – not the amount of material”.

The department is increasing fees for trout fishing sites that are among the world's best.