Fishing
Fishing industry in damage control after dumping revelations
Social Housing Minister Paula Bennett says there is no housing crisis in New Zealand, and ongoing problems have been the case for some time. Peter Newport reports. Audio
Calls for fish inquiry to be broadened
The Auckland University fishing researcher whose report exposed decades of fish dumping and illegal practice says he's concerned a new industry inquiry will be too narrow. The Ministry of Primary… Audio
'Soft touch' on illegal fishing, says Forest and Bird
Forest and Bird says an inquiry into fish dumping must look into claims that officials told skippers they would not be prosecuted despite having video footage. Audio
MPI's own officials think fish dumping high
A leaked MPI report shows its own officials believe that between 20 to 100 percent of some quota fish are being discarded during every haul. Audio
MPI Invesitgators: Lack of action leads to over-fishing
Leaked Ministry for Primary Industries reports show officials believe that MPI's failure to prosecute skippers is contributing to over-fishing and illegal dumping. Audio
Māori fishing company rejects dumping concerns
The largest Māori fishing company will install cameras to prove there is no illegal dumping of fish by its boats, following a new report on decades of under-reported catches.
Recreational fishers want better monitoring
Recreational fishermen are angry commercial interests are trying to shift the blame for overfishing in New Zealand waters their way. Audio
Gov sceptial of Seas Around Us investigation
The Government and the seafood industry are sceptical of a new report which claims there's been gross under-reporting of the country's commercial fish take for decades. Audio
NZ fish catch under-reported for decades - study
The number of fish caught in New Zealand waters has been grossly under-reported for six decades, according to a new report. Audio
Fishing report reveals damning criticism of MPI
A damning new report by the Fisheries Centre at British Columbia University exposes deliberate and systematic dumping of fish, high levels of wastage, and chronic misreporting of catches. Audio
Fish stock shock
Geoff Simmons of the Morgan Foundation discusses the University of Auckland study which shows the huge waste of commercially caught fish. Audio
NZ's catch nearly three times official count - study
A damning report on the number of fish caught in New Zealand waters has exposed six decades of under-reporting, and puts the true catch at nearly three times official figures. It also reveals… Audio
Global artists spread message of marine conservation
Earlier this year, high profile local and international artists converged on Napier to paint inner city walls with a message about the importance of marine conservation issues. Audio
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