Winston Peters warns bottom-trawling review could cost jobs
He described the policy as “desperate”, though he said he would look at the details. “We’d like to…
Fishing of some species to be closed in tidal areas of Auckland, Coromandel
The closure covers beaches, rocky shores and rockpools on Auckland’s east and west coasts, Waiheke Island, and Coromandel,…
Commercial fish discard reviews extended as Jones bill remains ‘marooned’
“So the recreational activists can claim credit for the extension of the reviews and the continued discharge of…
Summer sharks: Bronze whaler spotted only 20m from people on Pāpāmoa Beach in Tauranga
Today’s sighting was another in a spate of encounters near New Zealand beaches so far this summer. Surf…
Tongariro River: Injured whio/blue duck euthanised for fishing line injuries
“We attempted to cut and unwind some of the line, but quickly realised helping this bird needed more…
Fisherman rescued in Northland after becoming trapped on rocks
The friend fell asleep and woke to darkness, with no sign of the man, so she called police,…
Whakatāne’s Cascade Charters Bandit victim shares account of near-capsize during bar crossing
The man was on the charter for a day’s recreational fishing with workmates but had experience with smaller…
Fishing reforms: Northland’s marine protected no-take areas face uncertain future
A spokesperson for Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones said Northland protections would not be “grandfathered” by default.…
Central Hawke’s Bay’s Charlie Laird to fly fish at world youth championships in Slovakia
Laird said he was expecting some differences compared to his usual practice spots on the Waipawa River. This…
Whananaki illegal fishing sting finds 100% non-compliance
In a statement today, MPI Fisheries Northland detailed the offending uncovered by officers. On August 20, officers saw…
First Bluefin Tuna Caught in North Sea in 60 Years Is Sign of Healthy Ecosystem
– credit, Dominator, supplied to the BBC Jack Gardner couldn’t believe his eyes when he saw the behemoth…
Whakatāne’s Cascade Charters ordered to pay fine and reparation, after passengers thrown overboard on fishing charter
The passenger pulled him by his feet to the surface and both men held on to the ring,…