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
New ZealandCall for rāhui to boost fish, shellfish numbersGeese could be eating all the flounder. Made with funding from NZ On Air.29 Jul 10:15 PM
New ZealandNavy to assist in Lake Wanaka helicopter searchThe Navy is has been asked for help due to their expertise and specialist equipment.23 Jul 02:48 AM
New ZealandBrother pays tribute to helicopter pilot: 'I will never ever forget you'Sir Tim Wallis' chopper pilot son presumed dead after Lake Wanaka crash.22 Jul 07:25 PM
New ZealandSearch for missing pilot Matt Wallis suspendedDetective Sergeant Derek Shaw said police no longer expect to find Matt Wallis alive.22 Jul 07:39 AM
New ZealandMissing pilot Matt Wallis believed to have died in Lake Wanaka crashPolice have confirmed 39-year-old Wanaka local Matthew Timothy Wallis was the only person on board a helicopter which went down at Lake Wanaka.Watch22 Jul 04:27 AM
New ZealandMore tourists accessing great outdoors sees spike in incidentsMore than 1.5 million people went tramping in New Zealand last year.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandLake snot-making algae now in Lake TaupoAn algae species that creates mucus-like lake snot has likely now spread to Lake Taupo.13 Jun 05:32 AM
New ZealandHas New Zealand failed its environment?50 years on from the Manapouri saga, NZ's laws have failed its environment, writer argues.03 Jun 02:40 AM
New ZealandNew Govt water plan would curb intensificationTough measures aim to control pollution in rural waterways.06 May 03:47 AM
New ZealandGulf gems now on Google"Street view" pictures of gulf islands offer all-around images18 Apr 11:08 PM
New ZealandNew guidelines to help freshwater fish travel freelyNew guidelines to help remove barriers to fish migrating through our rivers and streams.17 Apr 10:34 PM
New ZealandFarmer hopes to breed rare dabchicksDabchicks, grebes or weweia - only 2000 remain. Made with funding from NZ On Air.06 Apr 01:12 AM
TourismTourism NZ spending $900K to attract Aussies to ski regionsThe $900,000 Ski NZ campaign is promoting all major ski regions to the Australian market03 Apr 07:00 PM
PoliticsNicola Patrick: Feeling down despite swimmable target going upDisappointment at failure to raise swimmable rivers target to 80 per cent01 Apr 01:00 AM
EditorialEditorial: Take a lesson from Hawkes' Bay's putrid beautyEDITORIAL: Lakes in farming areas present a special water quality problem.30 Mar 04:00 PM
