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Opinion: Ngai Tahu concerns for native taonga with ocean warming and acidification
OPINION: The marine realm is witnessing the largest climate impacts.
Watch: Angler lands 464kg black marlin at Paihia
Weigh-in of a 464kg black marlin at Paihia, landed by Ross Tuydor on board Raptor. Video / Bay of Islands Swordfish Club
Rāhui banning blackfoot pāua take from Pōrangahau reef in place
Concerns have been raised about depleted stock of kaimoana for the community.
US court halts imports of fish caught in Māui dolphin habitat
Recent estimates show just 48 to 64 individual dolphins over the age of one remain.
Bluff company fined $40k, banned from fishing for pāua
Permanent forfeiture of the vessel to be decided through Civil Court.
$2b raid: How emergency Covid funds were redirected to bolster Budget '22
Former Treasury adviser says it was an “accounting trick”.
Salmon declining as water warms in Dunedin
Catching salmon in Otago Harbour is likely coming to an end.
Kiwi garage inventor snapped up in sport fishing revolution
Laid up in hospital once for weeks, he wondered if he’d ever get a chance to fish again.
Caught out: Pair pinged over blue cod plunder
Fishermen fined, boat forfeited after pair lie about why they had more fish than allowed.
Catch of the day: MPI snares skipper and boat in marine reserve
Fishing vessel tows net for 11km through marine reserve.
Focus: Russian crews fill NZ fishing boats as war rages in Ukraine
New Zealand’s multi-million dollar deep-sea fishing industry depends heavily on Russian fishermen to crew its boats. It's not illegal, but is it ethical? Video / NZ Herald
Special investigation: While war rages, should NZ still allow Russian crews on Kiwi-flagged fishing boats?
Immigration Minister urges Kiwi fishing companies to reconsider using Russian crews.
'Where's your crown now?': Fishing champions confronted for cheating
US fishing champs accused of cheating in elite competition - with damning video evidence.
NZ King Salmon sinks to $24.5m loss as warmer weather kills fish, reduces biomass
Fish death disaster as warm weather damages NZ King Salmon's fortunes, reduces biomass.
Three quarters of fish in southern NZ contain microplastics - study
Packaging, clothes and discarded fishing nets are some of the likely sources.
Bucket of toheroa proves expensive takeaway for man
People caught unlawfully in possession of toheroa can face fines of up to $20,000.
$72k in fines, vessel confiscated after illegal deep sea fishing
Illegal trawling in protected waters an "honest mistake", says judge.
Pair avoid jail after illegal crayfish sales on Facebook
About 500 crayfish were identified as being involved in the pair's scheme.
Diesel spray sparks trawler fire, Talley's to review maintenance procedures
Talleys is now actioning recommendations issued by the TAIC.
Shane Jones: Ardern needs to replenish Pacific kava bowl
OPINION: Former Pacific Development Ambassador calls for an end to foreign policy drift.
Livia Esterhazy: Cameras on fishing vessels better for everyone
OPINION: Cameras are the vital step towards a fully transparent seafood supply chain.
Salmon farm closes: Rising sea temps too warm for fish in Marlborough Sounds
New Zealand King Salmon will fallow three farms in the Pelorus Sound by next summer.
Butchered great white shark upsets Northland iwi and DoC
Kaipara iwi and DoC say the juvenile great white shark was butchered on a beach.
Ellie Hooper: Seamounts essential to ocean ecosystems
OPINION: Greenpeace Aotearoa campaigner speaks up for biodiversity in our oceans.
'Recidivist' pāua poacher sentenced for Wellington haul
Police found Felesese Sam Pati and his diving partner with 319 pāua in two wet backpacks.
Doug Paulin: Why Sealord wants to close 89pc of best fishing spots
OPINION: Sealord's CEO explains why we should lock major deepsea spots into conservation.
Māori interests 'seriously neglected' in camera rollout on fishing vessels
Moana NZ claims Govt neglected Māori interests in plans to install cameras on vessels.
Raise snapper size limit, save species, student says
Some snapper caught in current rules still not mature enough, researcher says.
Sanford sells lobster quota for $49.3m
Sanford has sold its Southern South Island lobster quota for $49 million.
Enchanter skipper convicted of 2009 Maritime NZ charge
Lance Goodhew was one of four fishing vessel charter operators fined in 2009.
Strong support for Gulf marine reserve
Waiheke-based Friends of the Hauraki Gulf have driven the proposal.
Fishing tragedy: Skipper's call to land an hour before losing signal
A protection order has been placed on all debris of the charter boat Enchanter.
Skipper fined for failing to report severed fingers
Skipper fined for failing to abide by obligations to report serious workplace accident.