New Zealand Michelin Guide: Date, surprise guests and how to watch awards live
Tourism New Zealand announced its $6.3 million partnership with Michelin, which will deliver three years’ worth of guides…
Christchurch man took 486 pāua from Hikurangi Marine Reserve to sell
“He intended to sell the pāua, which is illegal,” Jay said. “Fishery Officers have zero tolerance for this…
Man caught with 200 undersized pāua in Castor Bay, North Shore
“His vessel and fishing gear were seized by the officers. The man is likely to face prosecution.” Video…
On The Up: NZ Post backtracks on Ōpua General Store postal cuts after review
“If you make a good case and the community gets in behind something, then you’ve got a much…
Poachers in Central Hawke’s Bay caught with 153 undersized pāua
“We seized their vehicle and fishing equipment, and the four people are likely to be prosecuted. Inquiries are…
Nelson diver Joshua Spooner fined $3000 for selling crayfish and pāua on Facebook
He was sprung after posting it to his Facebook page and then offering the seafood for sale on…
Bay of Islands Swordfish Club opens new Ōpua waterfront venue
Brljevich said it was a team effort and many people put their hands up over the years. “One…
Civil Defence boss Kumeroa Tuhaka caught with undersize pāua in protected Akaroa area
The summary of facts showed he told fishery officers he was not experienced in gathering pāua and had…
Crayfish crackdown: Nelson man Joshua Spooner in court over Facebook seafood sales
The rules say only seafood caught by a person with a valid commercial fishing permit can be sold…
Rāhui on taking pāua along Far North coastline to help stocks recover
Local kaitiaki Reuben Taipari said there had been cases of customary permits being issued for up to 400…
Far North boil water notice: Paihia, Ōpua and Waitangi residents told to boil water
Those affected should boil water for at least one minute, should not rely on filters and should seek…
Central Hawke’s Bay: Blackhead Beach pāua bust – man throws his catch into the sea as police inspect it
They then did a search of the vehicle and found a pistol and ammunition, which he is set…