Fishing
Nights Science - Koi Carp Eradication
They may look like goldfish on steroids but Koi carp pose a serious threat to New Zealand water ecosystems. Self-confessed native fish geek Stella McQueen talks about a recent eradication effort that… Audio
More legal action considered over Kermadec plans
An environmental group is rubbishing fishing industry claims that creating an ocean sanctuary in the Kermadecs could inadvertently allow other states to fish there.
Fish and Game ban trout fishing in Canterbury
The country's first ban on winter trout fishing is takes effect in North Canterbury on Saturday. Audio
Winter-fishing banned due to river quality
A ban is about to be placed on winter-fishing in parts of Canterbury due to declining river quality.
Canterbury winter-fishing ban put in place
In a country first, a ban on winter-fishing in parts of Canterbury due to degrading water quality comes into force this week. Audio
Leaders want Govt to back off from Kermadec plan
Prominent Maori leaders want a hault on plans to ban fishing near the Kermadec Island. Leigh Marama McLachlan reports. Audio
Painting for a Purpose
Art and activism merge to create large-scale breath-taking murals around environmental issues that affect the oceans. Audio
Health of NZ's fish stocks disputed
Debate is intensifying over a critical report, which says New Zealand's fish stocks are much lower than expected, before it has even come out.
Fish stock decline worse than feared
A two decade worldwide project to assess the true catch of the fishing industry shows a massive decline in fish stocks which is far worse than official figures show - including in New Zealand waters. Audio
360 degree cameras to monitor snapper trawlers 24/7.
Commercial trawlers fishing for snapper in waters around the top of the North Island will soon be under non-stop surveillance by cameras that can film 360 degrees in real time. Audio
Govt to defend Kermadec sanctuary proposal in High Court
The Environment Minister says the Crown will vigorously defend its right to set up an ocean sanctuary around the Kermadec Islands. Audio
New report estimates cost of illegal tuna fishing
A major report on illegal and unreported tuna fishing in the Pacific will be made public today. Audio
Fisherman must give up his secrets
A fisherman has been told he must share his knowledge of the best fishing spots to Sanford, his former employer. Audio
ERA decision could be devastating for fishing industry
A fisherman has been told he must give up his knowledge of the best fishing spots to his former company. Skipper Magazine's Keith Ingram joins Checkpoint. Audio
Govt accused of breaking marine promise
Environmental groups have panned the government's justification for breaking its promise to create marine sanctuaries in the Exclusive Economic Zone. Audio
Commercial fishing giant calls for more monitoring
Suggestions people who go out fishing in the Hauraki Gulf or Malborough Sounds will have to fill out a form / tell a govt dept how much they've cuaght is angering many. Audio
Ice fishing huts of Canada
Ice fishing is as quintessential a winter activity in Canada as ice hockey, skiing and curling. In temperatures as low as -20 Celsius, fishermen and women - but mostly men - head out onto Canada's… Audio, Gallery
US Pacific tuna Treaty deal salvaged for 2016
The Forum Fisheries Agency says United States vessels are to resume tuna fishing in the region in a matter of days, thanks to what it says is extraordinary effort by Pacific Island countries. Audio
A new future for marine protected areas in New Zealand
Environment Minister Nick Smith is championing new legislation for marine protected areas, and Raewyn Peart from the Environmental Defence Society has some thoughts on its strengths and weaknesses. Audio
A new future for marine protected areas in New Zealand
Environment Minister Nick Smith is championing new legislation for marine protected areas, and Raewyn Peart from the Environmental Defence Society has some thoughts on its strengths and weaknesses.
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