OpinionKerre McIvorWaterways report too little too lateCOMMENT: People have known there is a problem with our waterways long before new report.29 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryOpinion: flushing flow info flawedThe state of Hawke's Bay's local waterways is in crisis, writes Trevor Le-Lievre.28 Apr 10:05 PM
The CountryProposed flows for Manuherikia River raise concernsSuggested minimum flows for the Manuherikia River would threaten farming, say experts.24 Apr 01:09 AM
The CountrySelwyn River flows under State Highway 1 bridge againSignificant rainfall has boosted the Selwyn/Waikirikiri River recently20 Apr 10:21 PM
The CountryListen: Is Dr Mike Joy an extremist, or does he have a point?Dr Doug Edmeades and Dr Jacqueline Rowarth on Dr Mike Joy's recent water quality comments20 Apr 01:48 AM
The CountryThe Feds: Waterways fencing logistical painBig problems accompany a call to fence all waterways19 Apr 11:26 PM
The CountryRuataniwha dam review delayedRuataniwha Water Storage Scheme review delayed by two weeks.19 Apr 10:55 PM
OpinionMarnie Prickett: Farming is breaking our green basketTwo damning reports on farming greeted by Government silence, says green campaigner.19 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionSteven Carden: Farming is reducing its environmental footprintFarming is improving its products to meet environmental and nutritional demands.19 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryDr Nick Smith: A national plan for cleaner freshwaterFreshwater is one of New Zealand's key strategic assets.18 Apr 06:00 PM
The CountryWinston Peters: A fence too farSmith needs to explain how his fences can cover an area 18x longer than Trump's wall18 Apr 01:12 AM
The CountryFarm's environmental gains impressSouth Canterbury farm proves environmental gains can be made while production improves16 Apr 11:16 PM
The CountryTim Gilbertson: The moment you've all been waiting forThe most important decision in a generation.15 Apr 02:00 AM
The CountryWaterways fencing a logistical painBig problems accompany a call to fence all waterways13 Apr 02:59 AM
The CountryDispute over ratepayer funded fence"I struggle to see how this application can be consistent with ECan's mandate,"13 Apr 01:53 AM
The CountryIndependent commissioners sought for Waikato rivers planWaikato Regional Council is calling for registrations of interest.13 Apr 01:45 AM
The CountryERPA: Lack of rules sullies waterwaysFonterra has made a critical change in policy without consultation says ERPA13 Apr 01:37 AM
The Country'Voluntary' irrigation limit proposed to help ailing riverSelwyn Waihora Zone Committee recommends ECan work with farmers to limit irrigation12 Apr 03:23 AM
The CountryFreshwater report: five key findingsFive findings from a new independent stocktake of the state of our lakes and rivers.11 Apr 06:47 PM
The CountryOtago Regional Council - water quality 'well ahead of the majority'Otago was more in a position to "maintain'' as opposed to "regain'' water quality10 Apr 10:24 PM
The CountryAkaroa wastewater could be recycledRecycling Akaroa's wastewater to keep the area green is a possibility07 Apr 03:18 AM
The CountryFiordland marine area protection plan approvedThe plan aims to protect the unique and nationally significant area from marine pests05 Apr 10:49 PM
The CountryReturn to pre-1940s lake not feasibleRestoration plans would have caused "considerable" social disruption05 Apr 10:33 PM
The CountryHidden waterfall revealed at lastA long hidden waterfall is once again accessible to the public04 Apr 09:00 PM
The CountryDrone a big hit at 'Lab at the Lake' fun day''Lab at the Lake'' fun day held to get kids interested in freshwater science04 Apr 02:31 AM
The CountryNew irrigation system to future-proof the farm"You wouldn't know the paddocks (have) irrigation, just that they were green,"02 Apr 10:48 PM
OpinionJack TameJack Tame: Paying 'til the cows come homeAny commercial operation turning water into money should expect to have to pay.01 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryStinky stream irks Papamoa pedestriansPapamoa stream is stinky and slimy, locals say01 Apr 01:03 AM
The CountryWater hui delayed to fit in with water inquiry reportWater symposium delayed again in order to include Havelock North water inquiry findings.30 Mar 06:30 PM
The CountryComment: Wetlands 'kidneys' of landscapeWetlands are some of our rarest and most at-risk ecosystems.30 Mar 12:19 AM
The CountryListen: Jim Hopkins says it's time for farmers to fight backHopkins talks about his defence of farmers and raises some important questions for critics27 Mar 01:42 AM
The CountryWater given the all goWater across the eastern part of Western Bay of Plenty has been given the all-clear27 Mar 12:15 AM
OpinionJack TameJack Tame: Should farmers pay for water?COMMENT: If we are charging for water, farmers probably should pay for it, too.25 Mar 08:37 PM
The CountryPeters: 2040 plan a fence too farNick Smith seems to have borrowed Trump's idea for a Mexican border wall, writes Peters.22 Mar 08:30 PM
