Fisheries
English admits Kermadec sanctuary could have been handled better
If the government had its time again it would do things differently on the creation of a Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary, the Deputy Prime Minister says. Audio
Kermadec dispute: Govt asks for 'no-take' guarantee
The Environment Minister is willing to reconsider the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary Bill if he can be satisfied no-one, including iwi, could fish the area, he says.
Commercial fishers says govt 'completely bungled' Kermadec
Commercial fishers say the government 'completely bungled' the negotiations over the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary. And they say the governement's action could threaten the quota management system. Audio
National and Māori Party's relationship under pressure over Kermadecs
The relationship between National and its support partner, the Māori Party, is under serious strain over marine sanctuary plans and iwi fishing rights. Video, Audio
Maori Party says there's room to negotiate on Kermadecs
Maori Party co-leader Te Ururoa Flavell says walking away from its suport for government is an option but is also says there is still room to negotiate. Audio
RNZ's political editor analysts Kermadecs fallout
RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson analyses the political fallout of the Kermadecs stoush. Audio
Maori Party not ruling out walking away from deal with National
Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary legislation threatens to derails the Maori party's relationship with National and it's not ruling out walking away from its confidence and supply agreement. Audio
Recreational fishers part of the problem - report
Recreational fishers are partly to blame for depleting fish stocks, and there needs to be better management of the sector, a new report says. Audio
PM admits govt could've consulted more on Kermadec Sanctuary
Prime Minister John Key has conceded the government should have consulted more with fishing companies before going ahead with the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary.
Kermadec sanctuary 'confiscates' Māori fishing rights
The organisation that manages Māori fishing assets has accused the government of confiscating fishing rights.
Fisherman to be prosecuted in relation to 38 albatross deaths
A commercial fisherman will be prosecuted after the deaths of 38 albatrosses. The Ministry of Primary industries says he failed to use a mandatory device to scare birds away from baited hooks. Audio
NZ to include Fisheries in RSE scheme for Tuvalu and Kiribati
New Zealand has extended its Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme in Kiribati and Tuvalu to include the fisheries sector. Audio
Guy spurs MPI on fishing surveillance
Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy has asked officials to fast-track better camera and electronic reporting on fishing vessels in New Zealand waters.
Seafood NZ in damage control after revealing report
Seafood NZ has swung into damage control mode, contacting top customers like McDonalds after revelations of fish dumping and other illegal behaviour in the sector.
Were fish dumpers let off the hook?
A fisherman targeted in an investigation into dumping has admitted that what he was doing was illegal, but says he was never charged. Audio
Most Māori favour Kermadec sanctuary: WWF
A poll shows 86 percent of Māori support the proposed Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary, the World Wildlife Fund says.
Drastic measures needed to save Pacific bluefin
Bluefin tuna are being fished at rates up to 294 percent above sustainable levels, a report has found.
The Rena - a new haven for marine life?
Marine life has flourished around the wreck of the cargo ship Rena, a coalition of conservationists says. Audio
Are we pushing fisheries to the point of collapse?
A new international study on fishing numbers, by seafood researchers around the world including New Zealand says catches are double what official figures show. But the findings are being disputed by… Audio
Pacific nations hit by US tuna row
Several small Pacific nations are facing a major hit to their income because of a dispute with the United States over the tuna fishery. Audio
