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Junior fisheries officers in Auckland found four people in possession of 260 paua, 258 of which were shucked and all of which were undersized.

King Salmon passed an FMA sniff test despite only hinting at challenges in Sounds.

Scientists just back from an annual white-capped albatross census in the remote and windswept subantarctic islands are hopeful for the welfare of the iconic endemic seabirds.

A romantic first date along a Russell beach has sparked a toxic seafood alert that has seen a ban on collecting shellfish from the entire Bay of Islands.

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New Zealand King Salmon has six farms in the Marlborough Sounds that the company wants to relocate.

Today marks six months since the Government announced an ambitious plan to rid New Zealand of pest predators by 2050. Is the concept possible, or even safe?

COMMENT: A strong correlation was found between the state of the country's fish stocks and the quality of its fisheries management, writes Tim Pankhurst.

Auckland and Northland are about to get much-needed rain with a line of thunderstorms off the coast of the North Island.

Scientists are this week heading to the subantarctic Auckland Islands for an annual survey of white-capped albatross and New Zealand sea lion numbers in the remote and windswept region.

Clive Palmer says council workers illegally killed his deer and sold the meat to local restaurants.

Freedive world champion William Trubridge has penned a letter to the fishing industry, calling for more action to protect New Zealand's endangered dolphin species.

COMMENT: In 1986, New Zealand pioneered the first offshore island rat eradication at Breaksea Island in Fiordland.

Cheetahs are among an increasing number of protected species being used for animal research in New Zealand.

Australia has been battling the invasive South American fire ants for 15 years, but have so far failed to stop the vicious and aggressive insects.

Almost 600 undersized paua have been returned to the sea near Napier after several large-scale paua busts in one day. Ministry for

Important fishery in good shape after Kaikoura earthquake.

It is hard to gauge the size of the Asian paddle crab invasion at Ngunguru as they are so aggressive and territorial they won't share

Fewer animals were used in experiments in New Zealand in 2015 but a bigger proportion didn't survive their tests, according to new figures.

Griffin's has been forced to recall a batch of muesli bars after the wrong product was put in the box.

Cross between a beagle and a harrier hound created to protect New Zealand's borders is believed to be a world first.

COMMENT: The launch of the Hauraki Gulf's first marine spatial plan is a major achievement and not to be under-estimated, writes Gary Taylor.

Proposed new marine protected areas, rules for polluters and changes to commercial fishing methods have been revealed in a long-awaited master plan for the Hauraki Gulf.

Shoppers are being urged to source their meat from legitimate suppliers after the Ministry for Primary Industries shut down a black

The Kaikoura Earthquake will cost the Government up to $3 billion, the Treasury estimates.

Incredibly strong young Kiwi Destiny O'Brien opened up about the abuse she endured from her own father.

An airport quarantine officer got a horrifying surprise when he opened a passenger's chilly bin.

A large, illegal meat production ring has been discovered in Auckland.

Footpath outside mall closed for building strengthening work.