The New Zealand Herald

Auckland leopard seal Owha recovering after fishing gear removed from mouth

Auckland's resident leopard seal Owha with the fishing line seen snagged in her mouth. Photo / Rick Bout/LeopardSeals.org Auckland's resident leopard seal Owha seems to be back to her normal self ...
The New Zealand Herald

Auckland fishing company fined $16,500 for false reports, missing gear

The company’s boat failed to use tori lines, which help prevent seabirds getting snared. Photo / NZME An Auckland fishing company has been fined $16,500 for failing to use the correct bird-scaring ...