Fishing
Just two illegal toothfishing boats left - MFAT
The Government says there are just two illegal fishing boats left hunting toothfish in Antarctic waters thanks to international anti-poaching operations. Audio
Pressure grows for greater fisheries observer measures
The WWF has called for the Tuna Commission to adopt greater measures to ensure the safety of fisheries observers onboard fishing vessels after the disappearance of another observer working on Pacific… Audio
Family wait on beach for body of crab fisher
Family and friends of an Auckland man presumed drowned off a Northland beach are keeping watch - in the hope the sea will return his body. Audio
Preventing seabird by-catch in commercial fishing
It's estimated thousands of seabirds are killed in the waters around New Zealand's Exclusive Economic Zone every year due to commercial fishing. One of the biggest culprits is longline fishing... as… Audio
Cook Island fishing industry divided over new EU tuna deal
There continues to be widespread opposition to purse seining fleets fishing in Cook Islands waters, despite the government hailing its latest fishing negotiations as the best deal yet. Audio
Local Cook Islands fishermen wary of new tuna agreement
There continues to be widespread opposition to purse seining fleets fishing in Cook Islands waters, despite the government hailing its latest fishing negotiations as the best deal yet. Audio
Busting Black Gold Smugglers
Imagine if your day job involved staking-out rugged coastland waiting to bust "black-gold" paua-poaching rings. Lynda Chanwai-Earle brings us a feature documentary about "black gold" smuggling when… Audio
Busting Paua Smugglers
Imagine if your day job involved staking-out rugged coastland waiting to bust "black-gold" paua-poaching rings. Lynda Chanwai-Earle brings us a feature documentary about "black gold" smuggling when… Audio
New blue cod rules for the Marlborough Sounds
In a bid to appease recreational fishermen and to safeguard dwindling fish numbers, new rules have been announced for blue cod in the Marlborough Sounds. Audio
Tuna fisherman angry at Kermadec Sanctuary
Conservationists and tuna fishermen are at odds over the Kermadec Islands being turned into a giant marine sanctuary covering 600 000 square kilometres. Audio
Sanford gets ready to leave tuna industry
Fishing company Sanford has sold one of its boats as part of its plans to exit the tuna industry.
Too many undersized snapper caught - MPI
The Ministry for Primary Industries says the number of undersized snapper being caught by commercial fishers is still too high.
Whitebait numbers
The number of whitebait is declining. We talk to biologist Dr Mike Hickford about how whitebait can be protected. Audio
Lack of support for recreational fishing areas
The national seafood industry body expects the creation of recreational fishing areas to be contentious, as the Government embarks on a review of fisheries management.
Down at the Beach
Birdling's Flat is an iconic coastal settlement on Banks Peninsula's Kaitorete Spit with a mixture of holiday and permanent low cost homes. It is well known for its gemstones and eeling and it is one… Audio, Gallery
Down at the Beach
Birdling's Flat is an iconic coastal settlement on Banks Peninsula's Kaitorete Spit with a mixture of holiday and permanent low cost homes. It is well known for its gemstones and eeling and it is one…
AudioFuture uncertain for US and Pacific fishing treaty
A short term fishing deal worth $89 million US has been struck between Pacific nations and the United states but future long-term arrangements look uncertain. Audio
Recreational fishers to show economic worth
Recreational fishers are to put dollar figures on what the sector is worth in a bid to get more quota off commercial fishers. The New Zealand Marine Research Foundation is funding a study to show how… Audio
Man caught three times over fish limit - MPI
The Ministry for Primary Industries has caught a man taking over 100 fish from Lake Ellesmere in Canterbury.
Golden Reflections
John Knight reckons he has shot and killed thousands animals during his hunting career, but decided to call it a day after being involved in a helicopter accident while hunting near Karamea. Once he… Audio
