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Waikato River boaties banned from launching at popular Lake Taupō marina
Boaties have to comply with a strict cleaning regime before launching at this marina.
How to escape the crowds at Lake Como in Italy
Everybody wants to experience Lake Como and that's the problem.
Battle against kōura-killing lake invaders takes centre stage
Work to protect taonga species highlighted as iwi celebrates 100 years of its trust.
'Accessible by boat or helicopter': Richwhite bach on Lake Taupō for sale
'Charming fisherman's cottage with three bedrooms, one bathroom' — and adjoining boatshed.
Trev Terry boatyard receivers seek buyer as ‘tough market’ hits
Boat company will attend A&P show as usual, quest for buyer on horizon.
Fire and Emergency tackle Lake Tekapo blaze
Witnesses describe seeing large plumes of white smoke coming from the fire.
Fishing for answers to the secret lives of trout
A PhD student spent her summer holidays gutting trout for science.
Hot El Nino summer causing more algal blooms in NZ's rivers, lakes
Swimmers are urged to be on the lookout for potentially toxic algal blooms this summer.
Health warning for lake as 'potentially toxic' algae blooms
People advised to avoid any activity that results in contact with the water.
Drownings in Waikato lead to call for action
The region saw a significant increase in drownings in 2023, according to a new report.
'Making other people happy': How a piano turned up on a lake shore
'You see them walk past, come back, and then get their phones out, their cameras out.'
More than 90 drowning fatalities forecast by the end of this year
There have been 86 deaths by drowning this year and modelling predicts another six.
Tūtira re-opens in time for Christmas - and the lake's good for a dip, too
After months of uncertainty, one of Hawke's Bay's most treasured assets is open.
Compulsory checks for Kai Iwi Lakes boaties amid clam threat
The possibility of a gold clam invasion from the Waikato River has kaitiaki worried.
Dozens descend on Waikato lake for marine oil spill exercise
Members of the public are welcome to watch the emergency response training.
Gold clams: Bay of Plenty launches new QR code for lake users
Meanwhile, Biosecurity NZ has committed more than $2 million to manage the clams.
Tensions over lake closure: Fisherman's 'threat' to dig up jetty blockade
Police say there was no threat, rather frustrations expressed 'colourfully'.
Gold clam pest invasion prevention in Rotorua 'fast-moving', council official says
Councillors have asked how the district's lakes would be protected.
Want a Canadian mountain lake all to yourself? Here's where to go
Discover Nordegg, Alberta's hidden gem – Rockies without the crowds!
'Incredible' photos emerge during largest Loch Ness Monster hunt in 50 years
Fish, fact or fiction - the monster is big business for the Scottish highlands.