Fisheries
Fishers upset at comments painting them as crims
The fishing sector says it's feeling let down by its minister after comments comparing them to criminals surfaced last night. They were made by Stuart Nash in a recorded conversation in 2018, where he… Audio
Rescue Fish - The proposal to overhaul New Zealand's fisheries
A plan to radically overhaul New Zealand's fisheries system proposes the Crown buy back all commercial quota shares, set up a resource rental payment and allow for independent monitoring of commercial… Audio
NZ's fishing boats largely uncompliant with safety standards, TAIC suggests
Of the country's 63 largest fishing boats, it's possible only one of them meets modern safety standards.
Whitebaiters found guilty of Fiordland fishing
Three men face fines of up to $100,000 and two years in prison after being found guilty of whitebaiting in Fiordland National Park.
Lower tarakihi catch limits still too high - environmental group
The government's lower catch limits for tarakihi don't go nearly far enough, environmental lobby group LegaSea says.
New plan for Pacific coastal fishery management
A group set up by Pacific countries to improve the management of their coastal fisheries is being disbanded after upsetting Pacific fisheries ministers. Audio
Cats not fishing nets biggest threat to dolphins, according to new plan
It's estimated that on average 334 nationally vulnerable Hector's dolphins and two nationally critical Maui dolphins die from toxoplasmosis every year, due to cat faeces making its way into the water.
…Plan to protect NZ's dolphins: 'We need to act now'
To protect Māui and Hector's dolphins, the government is proposing restrictions on certain types of fishing, banning underwater seismic testing and even launching an educational programme for cat…
Dolphin announcement underwhelms
Environmental groups say they're disappointed that cameras will only be placed on 28 of the more than 1000 fishing boats in New Zealand to help protect the critically endangered Māui dolphins. Video, Audio
Bluefin tuna recreational catch limit imposed for first time
Fisheries New Zealand is introducing a recreational catch limit for bluefin tuna for the first time to help stocks recover.
Fiji moves to ban fishing nets
The Fiji government is considering banning fishing nets, particularly drift nets which are being blamed for threatening numerous marine species.
Sanford shipments delayed at China ports
A New Zealand seafood exporter has struck problems in getting its produce into China, in what could be a sign of increasing tension.
Salps - a surprising jelly-like relative
The 'jelly soup' that many New Zealanders experienced at the beach last summer was caused by blooms of salps. Audio
Salps - a surprising jelly-like relative
The 'jelly soup' that many New Zealanders experienced at the beach last summer was caused by blooms of salps.
AudioClimate change impact hits Sanford's full year profit
Abnormally high water temperatures last summer have contributed to a lower than expected full year profit for Sanford.
Fisheries surveillance in Fiji nabs six vessels
Maritime patrols in Fiji have caught six commercial fishing vessels fishing illegally in traditional fishing grounds.
MPI defends not prosecuting over hoki catch
The Ministry Primary Industries is defending its decision not to prosecute any big fishing companies found to be under-reporting hoki catch.
Ōpōtiki harbour project presses on
Supporters of an Eastern Bay of Plenty harbour development to boost the aquaculture industry in the region are pressing on despite the government's refusal to fund current plans for it. The Ōpōtiki… Audio
Fishing foes haddock out at panel event
Fishing industry heavyweights have gone head-to-head with some of their harshest critics in a panel discussion in Auckland.
Bluff oyster season gets underway
The 2018 Bluff oyster season is underway less than a year after a huge cull of farmed oysters took place on Stewart Island to stop the spread of the bonamia ostreae parasite. The cull put an end to… Audio
