New ZealandCelebrated scientist wading in on NZ's freshwater woesFreshwater campaigner Dr Mike Joy aims to get action in new role at new university.03 May 06:51 AM
EnvironmentRachel Stewart: Why the 'h' do they bother?Councils have perfected pretending they're doing something meaningful about water quality02 May 05:00 PM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Why the 'h' do they bother?COMMENT: Some of dullest minds in the country found at local government tables.01 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMoney runs dry for water quality projectsLots of water improvement work in hand, and requests for lots more30 Apr 03:02 AM
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 ZealandMarked improvement in NZ river water qualityNew data released by Land, Air, Water Aotearoa shows river quality trends are high.16 Apr 03:06 AM
New ZealandEdgecumbe: 'They said it wouldn't happen again'Edgecumbe locals are taking aim at the regional council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.05 Apr 06:40 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus Feature: Edgecumbe remembers the day the river breached"It was chaotic... like a war zone". Made with funding from NZ On Air.01 Apr 09:00 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
New ZealandThe lake that lost its breathThree years after his wedding at placid Lake Tutira, Jamie Morton asks if it can be saved.30 Mar 04:00 PM
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 ZealandNZ 'a leader' on environment, Nature Conservancy saysOne of the world's biggest environment groups is taking a keen interest in New Zealand.30 Mar 03:01 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 ZealandShotover tragedy: Guide dies after raft overturnsA rafting guide has died following an incident on the Shotover River.23 Mar 02:41 AM
New ZealandResidents warned to be prepared if weather gets worseAt the moment the rain is easing, but another heavy downpour could mean trouble.08 Mar 05:42 AM
New ZealandKiwi kayaker Maria Noakes 'extremely talented'A world-class Kiwi kayaker has died in an accident on a North Carolina river.07 Mar 05:22 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 ZealandLocal Focus: 'District Councils lack expertise for mangrove management'Mangroves protect coastlines and reduce carbon loading. Made with funding from NZ On Air.21 Feb 10:05 PM
New ZealandTrampers, boaties urged to leave ahead of Cyclone GitaMarlborough, Nelson and Tasman are bracing for the arrival of Cyclone Gita.19 Feb 03:41 AM
LifestyleCampsite ideal base for river adventureBlink and you'll miss it Mangaweka has something special to offer.10 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandIs this the year NZ's water war simmers?The war over water hit boiling point amid 2017's election. Will 2018 see tensions simmer?09 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandEscaping floods and PussThe threatened black-billed gull has defied the odds. Made with funding from NZ On Air.31 Jan 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Environmental vandalism' at Long Bay Okura Marine ReserveGeoff Reid takes a look at the state of Long Bay Okura Marine Reserve. / Geoff ReidWatch24 Jan 03:51 AM
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 Zealand'One minute you're safe... next minute someone is drowning'Twice as many Aucklanders drowned in preventable tragedies last year than in 2016.14 Jan 05:01 AM
New ZealandReduce irrigation, increase profit, says Forest & BirdForest & Bird says Horizons and HBRC are ignoring irrigation research.10 Jan 03:07 AM
New ZealandToxic algae risk gone from Hutt riversThe algae was at a level that could have been fatal for swimmers if they swallowed it.08 Jan 03:23 AM
New ZealandLake, river pollution key concern of KiwisA survey has revealed river and lake pollution is the second highest concern of Kiwis07 Jan 05:00 AM
LifestyleTe Araroa trail walkers are good news for townTrail walkers are "proper travellers", accommodation owner says31 Dec 06:30 PM
New ZealandNo-go zones: The spots deemed unsafe for swimmingTen beach sites in Auckland among those listed as unsafe.19 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandBottled water export tax first priorityBriefings: Dire warnings about growing demands for freshwater in New Zealand.07 Dec 12:06 AM
AgribusinessRiver Watch: Kiwi water testing weapon wins top awardInvention tests rivers for E. coli in real-time. Made with funding from NZ On Air.04 Dec 03:44 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
