The CountryProtest for swimmable waterTaupō woman Alana Delich is so incensed by the new 'swimmable' water standards rules proposed that she is calling for a protest.09 Mar 06:30 AM
The CountryClean water goal 'falls short'The Government wants 9 per cent of rivers and streams kind of swimmable for much of the time 23 years from now, Forest & Bird chief 08 Mar 11:51 PM
The CountryCar washing puts rare dune lake at riskPeople washing their vehicles in a rare dune lake are threatening its ecological status.06 Mar 07:39 PM
The CountryForest & Bird takes swipe at GovtForest and Bird says most rivers and streams are excluded from Government's plan to clean up waterways.03 Mar 05:35 PM
The CountryBruce Bisset: Swimming through slimeCOMMENT: Already visitors are reporting to the folks back home that Aotearoa is not all it's cracked up to be.03 Mar 01:40 AM
EditorialHow many cows are polluting urban harbours?COMMENT: Every week we read in the paper that Greenpeace, the Greens, Fish and Game or Massey's Mike Joy are slagging farmers over water quality, writes Alan Emerson.02 Mar 04:30 PM
The CountryFreshwater quality just keeps improvingHorizons Regional Council's water quality beats new government guidelines.02 Mar 01:00 AM
The CountryHorizons ahead on swimmability targetHorizons Regional Council is ahead of the Government when it comes to cleaning up our waterways. Last week Environment Minister Nick 02 Mar 12:30 AM
The CountryCows in river set to be movedA herd of cows photographed cooling off in the river that supplies drinking water to Horowhenua were due to be moved away from the 01 Mar 12:58 AM
OpinionRachel StewartThe ethics of sustainable water qualityCOMMENT: Moral implications seem a bridge too far in decisions on management of key resource, opines Rachel Stewart.28 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryCows in water supply shock townResidents react to photographs of cows wading in the river which feeds the local water supply.28 Feb 04:00 AM
The Country56,000km of fences to protect waterwaysThe Government's new fresh water reforms will see the erection of 56,000km of fences, enough to go around the world one and a half 28 Feb 03:00 AM
The CountryFreshwater standards under scrutinyNorthland swimming spots have better water quality than the picture painted by central Government, says the NRC.27 Feb 09:45 PM
The CountryCouncillor urges more action on waterwaysThe Government has moved the goalposts to achieve its aim of 90 per cent swimmable waterways faster, Whanganui's Nicola Patrick says. Water 27 Feb 09:30 PM
The CountryHorizons: Better than new water policyHorizons Regional Council has been working to make the region's waterways healthier for 10 years and has made a tangible difference27 Feb 09:00 AM
The CountryTime for open talk on our waterwaysDiscussion around the state of water quality in New Zealand is not short of an opinion or two. Yet when it comes to the science, we're 26 Feb 08:27 PM
The CountryMixed reaction to water-quality planSome say the Government's water-quality proposals are not ambitious enough, but others - including farmers - are cautiously optimistic.26 Feb 06:58 PM
EditorialTrickle-down effect for water policyIn "clean, green New Zealand" just 72 per cent of rivers, streams and lakes are considered safe for swimming and it will remain that way for a while.26 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryListen: Craig Wiggins says farmers are unfairly targeted in waterways planMedia representation of the Government's recent waterways plan has one very important voice missing...New Zealand's farmers, says Craig Wiggins.24 Feb 06:30 PM
The CountryIntensive farming consents scrutinisedTwo days in the Environment Court last week could set some national precedents in the way intensive farming is regulated to protect 24 Feb 06:27 PM
The CountryHapu preparing for battle over lake (+ video)A Te Arawa hapu is threatening legal action to gain control of the western shores of Lake Rotorua.24 Feb 06:00 PM
The CountryTools needed to look after waterThe Bay people and their environment have been through so much in the past few years, from Wairoa down to Waipawa. The disastrous 24 Feb 05:00 AM
The CountryUnbiased volunteers can help monitor waterwaysGiven the right tools and guidance, monitoring of streams and rivers by 'citizen scientists' can produce reliable data and other useful 24 Feb 04:30 AM
The CountryListen: DairyNZ welcomes waterways report says Dr Tim MackleDr Tim Mackle is pleased with the report and says the Government is heading in the same direction as DairyNZ.23 Feb 10:41 PM
OpinionMark Dye: Waterway plan rubbishCOMMENT: The Government's plan to clean up waterways is an attempt to look as though action's being taken, when in reality nothing's happening, says Mark Dye.23 Feb 08:53 PM
The CountrySwimmers risk sickness in 'excellent' quality rivers - GreensEnvironment groups are upset that rivers deemed to be "excellent for swimming" under new water quality standards could still make 23 Feb 04:29 AM
The CountryThe Country Today - fresh water editionToday the show is brought to you by the fresh water quality standards policy announcement ... phew!23 Feb 02:27 AM
The CountryGovt sets 2040 'swimmable' rivers targetNew target would require cleaning up 10,000km of waterways at a cost of $2 billion.23 Feb 12:32 AM
The CountryGreenpeace ads 'hugely unfair'New Zealanders are being blatantly misled by Greenpeace on dairying and its environmental footprint, according to DairyNZ chief executive 22 Feb 10:30 PM
