New ZealandThe cost of making our rivers swimmableLifting "swimmability" of our lakes and rivers to 78 per cent may cost $217m a year.30 Mar 05:16 AM
New ZealandImported moss endangered NZ lakesThe green algae, used in fish tanks and terrariums, is a threat to our waterways.26 Mar 12:58 AM
New ZealandWeather: Gale and heavy rain warningsWet and wild weather to hit almost a week after ex-Cyclone Gita.25 Feb 01:30 AM
New ZealandRegion's water quality improving - studyStudy finds multiple factors contributing to faster-than-expected small improvement23 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandWetlands wipe-out: 'We must protect the last 10%'Conservation Minister says NZ must protect the last 10 per cent of its natural wetlands.01 Feb 04:00 PM
MotorsportLupton flies to the leadKen Lupton flies the flag for Waverley after round one of Hydro Thunder series30 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman drowns at Kai Iwi lakes in OmamariA 37-year-old woman has drowned at Taharoa Domain, Omamari, in Northland.28 Jan 04:44 AM
New ZealandSearch for skydiving victim Tyler Nii suspendedNo sign of missing skydiver after final phase of Lake Wakatipu sonar search.24 Jan 01:03 AM
MotorsportLuptons hot favourites in hydroplane seriesThe Lupton clan from Waverley is set to dominate upcoming hydroplane series23 Jan 11:43 PM
New ZealandWhat's happening to our lakes and rivers?Ecologist Russell Death paints the big picture on the state of our rivers and lakes.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ's 'bad' lakes: Where you should avoidScientists have begun a sprawling health check of hundreds of New Zealand lakes.09 Jan 03:49 AM
New ZealandCome take a dip, dairy industry tells Sir Tim SmitDairy NZ invites the UK's Sir Tim Smit over for a dip in response to dirty river remarks.01 Dec 04:35 AM
New ZealandNZ 'like a beautiful person with cancer'Rivers so bad, Kiwis won't swim in them, conference told.30 Nov 09:22 PM
New ZealandMan dead after boat race at Lake Te AnauThe annual racing event took a tragic turn after the man fell from a yacht.04 Nov 08:23 AM
New ZealandExcited anglers ready to catch their trophyLakes Rotoiti, Tarawera and Okataina will open to anglers from this Sunday, October 1.27 Sep 09:54 PM
New ZealandMost Kiwis back charging for water use - surveyMost Kiwis across town and country think water use should come with a cost, survey finds.19 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandClimbers rescued from top of Queenstown waterfallA helicopter may be needed to rescue the two climbers before night falls.19 Sep 05:33 AM
Environment'Fearless' freshwater crusader Dr Mike Joy honouredDr Mike Joy has been honoured for speaking out on the state of our rivers and lakes.12 Sep 10:34 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Rotorua ready for te pā reoruaReorua Rotorua - bilingual in Vegas. Made with funding from NZ On Air.05 Sep 10:10 PM
New ZealandPolice dive squad to search for missing manThe search for missing man Fabian Dobson continues.05 Sep 10:08 AM
New ZealandPolice name dead fisherman found at Lake ColeridgeThe fisherman who died at Lake Coleridge has been named as John Morgan of Christchurch.01 Sep 12:29 AM
New ZealandQ&A: The murky fate of Canterbury's riversMakers of a film showing in Auckland tonight discuss the plight of Canterbury's rivers.30 Aug 10:38 PM
KahuElection policy series: The battle over our riversHow do political parties propose to manage and protect our lakes and rivers?30 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuSuicides in NZ highest since records beganDeaths by suicide rose to over 600 last year for the first time in recorded history.28 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuMajority of Kiwis back Labour's water taxLabour's royalty on freshwater is backed by 70 per cent of Kiwis in a new poll.28 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandFact or Fiction: Labour's water taxHow much will farmers really pay if Labour brings in a water tax?14 Aug 05:00 PM
EnvironmentSummer swimming: one in four spots unsafeAlmost 25 per cent of Hawke's Bay's monitored swimming spots were deemed unsafe.12 Aug 08:00 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Thanks to the Rotorua Redwoods volunteersIt's a lot of fun as well. Made with funding from NZ On Air.23 Jun 06:41 PM
PoliticsMayor, farmers on Labour water policyWater and pollution are shaping up to be a key issue come election time.13 Jun 02:00 AM
LifestyleWatch NZH Local Focus: Health warning for Lake NgarotoHealth warning reissued one month after it was lifted. Made with Funding from NZ On Air.09 Jun 07:03 PM
New ZealandLabour policy takes aim at dairy pollutionLabour's new freshwater policy would make it tougher for farms to intensify operations.09 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandBudget: Greens slam environment fundingGreens say the Budget's environment and conservation funding is far below what's needed.25 May 03:04 AM
New ZealandGreen groups hope for DoC boost in BudgetGreen groups want to see a big boost in DoC's core biodiversity budget this Thursday.23 May 05:12 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Restoring Lake Horowhenua to full healthMuaupoko tribe wants a $1.6 million injection. Made with funding from NZ On Air.22 May 02:18 AM