Fishing
Concerns Tarakihi may soon be fished out
One of New Zealand's most popular eating fish, Tarakihi may soon be in short supply with plans to cut back on the allowed catch to stop the decline in the species. Audio
King Salmon hopes Cook Strait move will gain support
Marlborough fish farmer, King Salmon, is optimistic its bid to move into the Cook Strait will win over the company's critics. Audio
Letters reveal fishing companies' anti-conservation lobbying tactics
Official documents show fishing companies including Talleys threatened legal action against the government over proposed seabed protection in the South Pacific.
Fishing companies threatened legal action over seabed rules
Official documents show fishing companies, including Talleys, threatened legal action against the government over proposed seabed protection in the South Pacific. Audio
Dolphin announcement underwhelms
Environmental groups say they're disappointed that cameras will only be placed on 28 of the more than 1000 fishing boats in New Zealand to help protect the critically endangered Māui dolphins. Video, Audio
Rosy environment report card for NZ a greenwash, say marine experts
Experts say serious marine issues such as fish stocks, bycatch, and marine habitat destruction are glossed over in the country's latest environmental report card from the government.
Tuvalu looks to manure use and deep sea fishing
The nation of Tuvalu is looking for innovative ways to expand its agricultural and aquacultrual sectors. Audio
Fiji govt plans to ban fishing nets
Only a week after revealing it will continue to ban the harvesting of sea turtles, the Fiji government is now considering banning certain fishing nets, which are blamed for threatening numerous… Audio
Fishing company fined $1m for under-reporting catch
A Hawke's Bay commercial fishing company has had a record breaking fine of more than $1 million imposed on it for sustained under reporting of its blue-nose catch. Audio
Talley's faces court in first case of its kind in NZ
Fishing company Talley's has been accused of illegal trawling in a protected area of the Tasman Sea.
Search continues for missing fisherman
Search continues for missing fisherman at Bethells Beach Audio
Water safety initiative launched
Eighty-two people have died from drowning so far in 2018, and water safety groups today launched an initiative to try and prevent further such tragedies. Audio
Fiji fisherpeople ripped off - report
A new report in Fiji has found local men and women who fish for a living are being ripped off by middlemen and exporters. Audio
Tuvaluan policewoman leads multinational maritime exercise
A senior constable from Tuvalu has become the first female Chief of Staff chosen to lead the latest operation to combat illegal fishing in the Pacific region. Audio
Seabirds at risk from fishing round the globe
Many of New Zealand's threatened seabirds are at danger from fishing across the Pacific. Audio
Hoki quota cut to cost millions - fishing industry
The fishing industry says its decision to reduce its West Coast hoki quota by 20,000 tonnes will cost it millions of dollars. Audio
Insight: Farmland - not so free to roam
Visitor numbers are increasing but how much public access should trampers, hunters and tourists be given or expect over farm land? Maja Burry has visited High Country Stations in the South Island to… Audio
Crown seeking $1.5 million fine for under-reporting catches
The Crown is seeking to fine a group of Hawke's Bay fishermen and their companies $1.5 million for under-reporting their bluenose catch. Audio
Peace on Pepin: Bush restoration woos tourists to tiny island
Pepin Island near Nelson was bought by a German business woman in 1996 for two million dollars. She employed local farmers Andrew and Nicki Newton to manage the scenic 521 hectare sheep and beef… Audio
Peter Hammarstedt - Catching Thunder
In 2014 the Sea Shepherd marine conservation ship, Bob Barker, embarked from Antarctic waters on a chase across thousands of kilometres of open sea. Its target - Thunder, an illegal fishing ship… Audio
