OpinionComment: Why business confidence has fallenCOMMENT: We are clearly experiencing management by an unwieldy committee, says Paul Glass.23 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandThree of four NZ freshwater fish 'staring extinction in the face'A new study looking at plight of native fish and land use change paints a grim picture.09 Sep 10:00 PM
EnvironmentNitrogen leaching maximums to be raisedChanging numbers on table will not increase nitrogen in waterways, councillors say17 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil to defend complaint alleging race-based policyWaikato Regional Council to defend race-based policy claim.15 Aug 07:28 AM
New ZealandTwo rescued from sinking car near NelsonThe pair sat on the roof of their 4x4 to escape the rising water level.22 Jul 12:34 AM
New ZealandNelson cyclist dies following crash into riverCPR was performed on the man at the scene, but he was unable to be revived.16 Jul 11:57 PM
New ZealandDeadly 1863 storms some of NZ's worstSome of New Zealand's deadliest recorded storms struck in the winter of 1863.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui River to feature in National GeographicMathias Svold has just spent a month photographing the Whanganui River and its people09 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandShrinking rivers affect trout, eels - studyShrinking rivers are less able to support larger predatory fish like brown trout and eels.07 Jul 11:49 PM
New ZealandWatchdog needed to halt freshwater decline - forumA new commission should be created to help stop decline of our waterways, top forum says.26 Jun 02:57 AM
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 ZealandWatch: Manawatū River floods after heavy rainThe swollen river overflowed, flooding a construction site.13 Jun 03:15 AM
New ZealandTwo families homeless, others isolated as logs hit East Coast bridgesEnvironmentalists demand end to clearfelling after logs exacerbate Tolaga Bay flooding.05 Jun 06:06 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
BusinessGravel extractors grind neighbours' gearsRussell Roads has paid handsomely for resource consent. Made with funding from NZ On Air.27 May 08:01 PM
TechnologyDrying rivers can help drive climate change - studyDry rivers like Canterbury's could be making a hidden contribution to climate change.21 May 10:38 PM
New ZealandMan killed at Shotover River lost grip of rescue ropeRafting companies said conditions were good and safety procedures were followed.20 May 06:31 AM
New ZealandHistorian hit by freak wave while researching bookHe was nearing the end of three years worth of research for the book.13 May 11:55 PM
New ZealandNew Govt water plan would curb intensificationTough measures aim to control pollution in rural waterways.06 May 03:47 AM
PoliticsWe could do with something new on regional council horizonWhanganui should split from Horizons with the district council expanding its role03 May 08:00 AM
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
