New ZealandSwimmers warned to stay out of rivers and lakes showing signs of toxic algaeA toxic algae watch is being carried out through the summer in rivers and lakes.02 Jan 06:09 AM
New Zealand'If in doubt, don't go out': Otago harbourmasters urge caution on the waterA surge in boat sales could mean less experienced people on the water, harbourmaster says.29 Dec 07:15 PM
New ZealandStay out of the water: Dangerous algae levels spark health warningChildren and dogs are thought to be at particular risk of harm.26 Dec 12:01 AM
New ZealandQueenstown-Lakes speed limits set to dropThe new speed limit in urban areas will go from 50kmh to 40kmh.14 Oct 08:32 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Rotorua's Memorial Drive closure causing frustration for some'We're basically raising the bar.' Made with funding from NZ On Air.12 Oct 11:27 PM
New ZealandBay of Plenty visitors 'spoilt for choice'See our top 10 things to do and a local's recommended activities.17 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDrowned teen too shy to say he couldn't swim, says mumChase Swanson-Ewing dived from river pontoon and never resurfaced.25 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFrank Greenall: VR goggles for election MooTubeIt's great to be a Kiwi after the Tooth Fairy has waved her wand in the Year of Delivery.12 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Defib dairy could be a lifesaver in HamuranaDefibs installed in Hamurana and East Rotoiti. Made with funding from NZ On Air.17 Jan 11:26 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBest of 2019: Something in the water: Why locals are unhappy with Whanganui PrisonZinc, copper, nitrogen, phosphorus and E. coli found in water.14 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandSearch suspended for missing kayakerThe man's kayak was found yesterday afternoon.12 Jan 05:34 AM
New ZealandPolice name person who drowned on Christmas Day at Kai Iwi LakesHe was found unresponsive in the water at the Kai Iwi Lakes near Omamari.29 Dec 08:36 PM
New ZealandFight to save drowned woman's life: 'He did CPR for half an hour'Tragedy played out over VHF radio.28 Dec 08:27 AM
New ZealandOur grim toll: Drowning deaths reach four in three daysThe water is incredibly inviting and incredibly unforgiving, water safety boss says.28 Dec 03:00 AM
KahuLocal Focus: The lake getting weiredSaving Whakakī, the lake that's sometimes an estuary. Made with Funding from NZ On Air.26 Dec 09:46 PM
New ZealandWeather chaos: Flooding, roads closed, internet down as storm batters nationAfter the South Island was slammed by summer storm, the chaos shifts northward.07 Dec 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSuspected poaching: Divers' legal crayfish takes tipped out"Locals have taken the kōura catch and tipped it back into the water."04 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentVirginia Lake recommendations: 'We did what was practical'Niwa report suggests ways to improve Rotokawau/Virginia Lake - some have been tried.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhy NZ's rivers are still in a worrying stateFresh data reveals worsening levels of E.Coli and nitrogen across 1400 NZ river sites.22 Sep 12:20 AM
EnvironmentRick's Beef: Blame previous governments for harmDon't blame the farmers - blame successive governments for environmental harm.18 Sep 11:45 PM
EnvironmentPublic meetings planned on waterHui will give NZers a chance to have a say on protecting rivers, lakes and wetlands.18 Sep 11:42 PM
New ZealandDoctor slammed: Woman given wrong combo of drugs diesLakes District Health Board must make number of changes after 75-year-old woman's death.05 Aug 02:00 AM
EnvironmentHealth checks for very special lakesScientific sampling of some of our most remote lakes, north of Kaitaia, has begun.01 Jul 10:22 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFlooding fear sparked 'drain the lake' planAuckland Council dismissed installing a pipe to drain the lake, which would cost millions.31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandViewpoint NZ: Where are the best jobs - Wanaka vs QueenstownVideo news from around the regions, made with funding from NZ On Air.03 Apr 11:10 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Meet the catfish killersLocals pitch in to rid Rotorua of catfish. Made with funding from NZ On Air.30 Mar 06:19 PM
New ZealandEye in the sky to check on our lakesScientists will use satellite imagery in the battle to control toxic algal bloom.06 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchoolgirl, 15, swims length of Lake RotoitiGeorgia Bavington left Okere Falls at 6.45am and made it to Korokitewao Bay by 11.15am.04 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandMan dies after spa pool incident in RotoruaA young man has died following an incident in a private spa pool in Ohinemutu, Rotorua.05 Dec 12:54 AM
KahuCouncil considers iwi's ambition for control of Whanganui landA document shows iwi land negotiators' intentions.16 Nov 05:40 PM
New ZealandThe death of a lake: 'We fix it or rename it Lake Horror-whenua'Looking for clarity in the murk of a polluted lake. Made with funding from NZ On Air.13 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHeroic members of the public pull driver from ute after it crashes into lakeThe driver, a man in his 60s, crashed his ute into Lake Dunstan on Thursday evening.30 Aug 09:11 AM
New ZealandThe colour of our lakes - as seen from spaceThe impact of farming, forestry and climate change on our lakes is captured from space.22 Aug 09:30 PM
New ZealandLakes sewerage scheme build under wayThe construction of the East Rotoiti Rotomā sewerage scheme is under way.16 Aug 01:27 AM
