OpinionWater rights should be an election issueA Waterways Act that puts all water bodies in trust for future generations would be timely07 May 05:00 PM
TourismNZ's lure as the 'loneliest, loveliest land'NZ's safety and natural beauty mean overseas tourists are flocking to our parks.05 May 04:28 AM
New ZealandQ&A: The state of our rivers and lakesTwo leading scientists discuss today's report into our under-pressure rivers and lakes.27 Apr 01:35 AM
New Zealand'Damning' report: Rivers, lakes in troubleAnother major stocktake has painted a grim picture of our freshwater environment.26 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandNZ from above: Astronaut's stunning picsAstronaut Thomas Pesquet wrote that he'd 'love to explore' New Zealand.24 Apr 07:19 PM
New ZealandFreshwater report: five key findingsFive findings from a new independent stocktake of the state of our lakes and rivers.11 Apr 06:47 PM
New ZealandRotorua braces for more flooding, slipsTime to get out your gumboots and umbrellas with wet weather on the way.11 Apr 05:38 AM
New ZealandWatercare calls for more water usage cutsAucklanders are being asked to continue conserving water.30 Mar 02:32 AM
New ZealandLegal action possible over Hunter ValleyThere is an effort to overturn the decision to allow American television presenter Matt Lauer to buy the Hunter Valley Station.09 Mar 11:54 PM
New ZealandPregnant woman, toddler hurt Devil's Staircase crashThree people were hurt in a two-car crash at Devil's Staircase at Lake Wakatipu.27 Feb 02:53 AM
New ZealandBody of missing swimmer foundSearchers have confirmed that the body of a 21-year-old student missing at Lake Karapiro has been found.26 Feb 11:58 PM
PoliticsMixed 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
OpinionOpinion: Is Nick Smith Minister for Magic?COMMENT: The Environment Minister's promise to make 90 per cent of rivers swimmable by 2040 is a cynical sleight of hand, writes Gen Toop from Greenpeace.24 Feb 11:58 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
New ZealandPreparing New Zealand for climate changePreparing New Zealand's water stores for a warmer climate is a major focus of new research projects just awarded more than $2 million.13 Feb 07:50 PM
EnvironmentWatch NZH Local Focus: Erosion debate divides Taupo District CouncilThe decision to close a Taupo District Council reserve in Kinloch to cars has been revoked - as debate rages about the causes of erosion in the area. Made with funding from NZ On Air.08 Feb 11:04 PM
New ZealandHistoric museum closed for two years (+ video)One of New Zealand's most-identifiable buildings closed for at least two years.01 Feb 09:26 PM
New ZealandExhausted tramper rescued from remote South Island high countryAn exhausted tramper has been rescued from remote South Island wilderness.30 Jan 11:42 PM
New ZealandHighlights: Little and Turei's big speechesThese are the high points from Labour and Greens' State of the Nation speeches this afternoon.29 Jan 04:02 AM
New ZealandHansen standing strong in paddle sceneMAIN PIC MC270117NADSUP1.JPGStand up paddle boarder Marcus Hansen will soon be swapping the tranquil waters of Whangarei's Town Basin 27 Jan 02:08 AM
New Zealand5 weird things you didn't know about NZEach year, our country is shifting at about the same speed our fingernails grow. Here are four other strange things you probably don't know about New Zealand.24 Jan 08:30 PM
New ZealandWhy NZ rivers, lakes are becoming unsafeThe state of our rivers and lakes has predictably come under intensified focus this summer, as Kiwis head to their favourite watering holes.23 Jan 10:46 PM
New ZealandPrecious carved club vanishesA precious carved club gifted to Rotorua Lakes Council in honour of late kaumatua Mauriora Kingi has been stolen.15 Jan 08:12 PM
EnvironmentCampfire caused Glenorchy's Rat Point fireThe fire near Queenstown which destroyed 150ha of native scrub was likely caused by a campfire, authorities have found.12 Jan 04:30 AM
AirlinesTourism: Too much of a good thing?The tourism industry's biggest challenge is coping with record growth and finding ways to fund infrastructure.09 Jan 11:46 PM
New ZealandMissing boatie: Family join searchThe search for the 48-year-old man was officially changed to a recovery operation last night.04 Jan 04:59 PM
OpinionDialogue: An environmental crisis second to noneIt is an uncontroversial fact that the state of the country's freshwater resources has for decades been moving towards ecological collapse.04 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleStreet View - What do you like about camping in Rotorua?What do you like about camping in Rotorua? 281216sp12.JPG We're here until the 6th. We really love this place, it's great for the 02 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandMan swept out to sea in WairarapaA search and rescue operation is underway for a man who's been swept out to sea at Lake Ferry in the Wairarapa this afternoon.02 Jan 02:39 AM
New ZealandParty organisers dispute claims of chaosParty-goers who attended an unauthorised event on Lake Wanaka's Ruby Island claim safety was paramount.31 Dec 12:06 AM
New ZealandTwo people rescued on Lake TaupoBoat started taking on water early this morning.29 Dec 05:35 PM
New Zealand'Half-wits' pulled from windy lakeFour people got into difficulty due to bad weather and windy conditions. Three capsized from their plastic yellow skiffs. One was not wearing a life-jacket.18 Dec 07:24 PM
New ZealandClean rivers campaign ramps upA grassroots environment group is ramping up a lobbying campaign for more stringent "bottom line" rules around freshwater quality.18 Dec 06:09 AM
New ZealandLOTR actor slams 'clean, green' NZ imageA Lord of the Rings actor who now works as a tour guide operator has slammed New Zealand's "clean, green" image.17 Dec 09:32 PM
