Off menu: Iconic Kiwi fish faces possible extinction

A fish-and-chip-shop staple could be at risk.

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NZ Herald2 Jul, 2026 04:39 AM3 mins to readNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Thursday, July 2, 2026. Donald Trump continues to make millions from crypto while being in office. Peptides are causing concern as imports increase.A staple of fish and chips and home-cooked meals could be on the brink of extinction around New Zealand.The Environmental Defence Society (EDS) has released data that shows two of the country’s tarakihi stocks are declining rapidly.

The eastern stock has declined to 7.7% of its virgin biomass, while

Off menu: Iconic Kiwi fish faces possible extinction

Off menu: Iconic Kiwi fish faces possible extinction

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