New ZealandBad catch: Fishing company loses multi-million dollar trawler over coral weighing ‘less than half a pound of butter’Judge: “Failure to record was at the heart of these charges – not the amount of material”.13 Jun 05:39 AM
TravelDoC ups licence fees on ‘world's finest trout fishing’The department is increasing fees for trout fishing sites that are among the world's best.12 Jun 10:30 PM
KahuAnchoring ban, rāhui now in place on caulerpa-infested areas in BOIMana whenua and the Government move to fight invasive seaweed.12 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Kermadecs no sanctuary from obligations to MāoriOpinion: Hui on massive no-fish zone northeast of New Zealand faces a few hooks.12 Jun 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJeremy Helson: Why fisheries sector welcomes AIOPINION: Seafood NZ chief executive casts an eye towards the future.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDeadly waters: Urgent call for new lifejacket laws after 'staggering' statsCoastguard boss says too many volunteers have had to "pull dead bodies from the sea".30 May 12:06 AM
MarketsSanford to sell inshore fishing businessSalmon powers up country's biggest seafood company performance.21 May 09:18 PM
WorldScientists can't explain why these ‘freaky-looking’ fish are washing upSeveral scaleless fish with fanged jaws and huge eyes have washed up on US beaches.07 May 06:32 AM
KahuSeabed mining inquiry causes controversyA select committee inquiry will investigate seabed mining regulations in NZ waters.07 May 03:11 AM
New ZealandFishing contest ready to ride wavesThe competition launches from the Castlecliff slipway on Saturday and Sunday.04 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandIwi-owned Takitimu Seafoods to closeNgāti Kahungunu’s fisheries business is shutting down, affecting 33 staff.03 Apr 11:59 PM
New ZealandPublic submissions on temporary fishery closure sought by MPIDepleting fishery resources prompt customary owners to request temporary closure.02 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland crayfish limits cut for recreational and commercial fishersReductions to commercial and recreational crayfish limits come in to effect in Northland.31 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Something desperately wrong': Milky flesh suggests snapper may be starving'My gut feeling... they’re not healthy, there’s something desperately wrong.'30 Mar 04:00 PM
MarketsNZ King Salmon back in black after big lossA big turnaround in the second half put NZ King Salmon back in the black for the year.28 Mar 08:29 PM
New Zealand' Mint’ conditions expected for Snapper BonanzaWednesday's tough conditions mean a 7kg snapper caught on day one is still in the lead.22 Mar 05:47 AM
WorldFrance ordered to curb mass dolphin deaths in fishing netsActivists urge safer fishing practices to protect dolphins from fatal encounters.20 Mar 10:52 PM
New ZealandCoromandel scallop fishery to stay shutOceans and Fisheries Minister Stuart Nash made the decision based on new survey info.19 Mar 10:38 PM
New Zealand'Freaked out': Poacher caught with 250 pāua fled fisheries officers by running into the seaPāua poacher sprung at checkpoint fled into the sea with suitcases of shellfish.15 Mar 05:02 AM
New ZealandSensitive fishing data to be kept from public at appeal hearingData on fishing in fragile marine area in the South Island to remain confidential.08 Mar 10:03 PM
WorldChilly bin to the rescue for stranded fishermenThe fishermen were unhurt, just disappointed that the beer couldn't be saved.06 Mar 12:51 AM
KahuReefs 'teeming with life' found on Pātea seabed amid mining caseNiwa says the reefs are rich with thriving plants and animals.09 Feb 09:15 PM
ConstructionTen post-settlement iwi have $8.1b assets: new reportSecond and third wealthiest iwi changed rankings from 2021 to 2022.05 Feb 11:18 PM
EnvironmentEx-Ocean Race sailor turns focus to exposing NZ coast's underwater beauty, environmental emergencyGareth Cooke wants more people to see the wonders - and devastation - on the ocean floor.23 Jan 03:09 AM
New ZealandFocus: Gareth Cooke on Project Kahurangi launch Project Kahurangi is New Zealand's first marine conservation digital library. Video / NZ Herald / Supplied Watch10 Jan 11:53 PM
New ZealandStrange snapper: Milky-fleshed fish alarm holiday anglersFisheries New Zealand said it is working to determine the cause of the problem.27 Dec 10:17 PM
KahuSome Māori risking lives to provide seafood for whānauMāori over-represented in Aotearoa's drowning statistics.20 Dec 05:43 PM
KahuProfitable year for Māori fishing companyMoana NZ pays iwi after $12 million profit19 Dec 09:15 PM
OpinionOpinion: Ngai Tahu concerns for native taonga with ocean warming and acidificationOPINION: The marine realm is witnessing the largest climate impacts.19 Dec 09:08 PM
New ZealandWatch: Angler lands 464kg black marlin at PaihiaWeigh-in of a 464kg black marlin at Paihia, landed by Ross Tuydor on board Raptor. Video / Bay of Islands Swordfish Club Watch18 Dec 08:41 PM
KahuRāhui banning blackfoot pāua take from Pōrangahau reef in placeConcerns have been raised about depleted stock of kaimoana for the community.14 Dec 04:46 AM
PoliticsUS court halts imports of fish caught in Māui dolphin habitatRecent estimates show just 48 to 64 individual dolphins over the age of one remain.29 Nov 06:48 AM
New ZealandBluff company fined $40k, banned from fishing for pāuaPermanent forfeiture of the vessel to be decided through Civil Court.26 Nov 02:31 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance$2b raid: How emergency Covid funds were redirected to bolster Budget '22Former Treasury adviser says it was an “accounting trick”.25 Nov 04:00 PM
