New ZealandGovt pays $44m to clean up 100 NZ riversA day ahead of Labour's freshwater announcement, National has made its own.08 Aug 03:20 AM
BusinessThe Great Escape: Cruising rides a waveOcean and river cruising is one of the fastest growing travel sectors for Kiwis.02 Aug 05:30 AM
New ZealandWoman's body pulled from car in Rangitikei RiverIt was too dangerous to enter the fast-flowing Rangitikei River yesterday.31 Jul 09:29 AM
OpinionLiam DannDann: Prosperity tethered to farm gateCOMMENT: Cultural gap between rural and urban life grows as we remain economically tied.29 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsCatherine Delahunty: Counting dam costCall me old fashioned but I thought the regional council was meant to look after water.25 Jul 05:00 PM
KahuTuna talkfest focuses on eel healthStakeholders talk about the wellbeing of eels (tuna) and other freshwater species.19 Jul 12:01 AM
EnvironmentCouncils reach agreement to review wastewater plantCentral Hawke's Bay Council has dodged a possible $600,000 fine10 Jul 08:31 PM
OpinionRachel StewartOne party has guts to tackle waterCOMMENT: Opportunities Party has policy that makes sense.04 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandDairy expansion 'making us sick': GreenpeaceA public health group is backing a new Greenpeace call to halt dairying expansion.28 Jun 12:26 AM
PoliticsMayor, farmers on Labour water policyWater and pollution are shaping up to be a key issue come election time.13 Jun 02:00 AM
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
PoliticsIan Fuller: Water, water everywhereAs climate changes, so does the frequency and magnitude of floods and droughts.05 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Sewage in Gisborne's rivers still causing a stinkMayor says private homeowners overload sewage system. Made with funding from NZ On Air.31 May 05:32 AM
KahuWater quality worse in cities than farms - SmithWater quality in cities was twice as bad as on farmland, Nick Smith said today.29 May 04:43 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
KahuWho owns our water? A battle boilsConsents given to firms to take our water opened taps on furious row.21 May 10:16 PM
New ZealandPiako River at risk of overflowingThe council is keeping a close eye on the river's water levels after recent downpours.13 May 06:30 AM
OpinionRachel StewartFighting until cows come homeCOMMENT: Dairy farmers and industry mouthpieces love to say they are environmental angels.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFreshwater reforms' impact 'minimal'Studies find major tree-planting efforts needed as well to curb greenhouse gases.08 May 04:55 AM
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 Zealand8yo speaks of crash that killed Kiwi mumThe sole survivor of a crash that killed her Kiwi mum and siblings has spoken.23 Apr 05:56 PM
New ZealandMan drifts three hours on stricken vesselA night time trip hit a snag - and two boaties were left up a river without a paddle.20 Apr 06:26 PM
New ZealandBig cleanup after cyclone roars throughIt came, it was wild, and then it was over. Cyclone Cook has now passed New Zealand.14 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandOfficials defend Cyclone Cook warningsAucklanders were left wondering if the big storm was a fizzer but others felt its force.13 Apr 11:19 PM
OpinionSupport your local (water) sheriffDon't shoot the Hawke's Bay Regional Council for trying to care, writes Bruce Bisset.11 Apr 11:00 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 ZealandTempers flare over access to homesHundreds of angry Edgecumbe residents stormed out of a public meeting last night.08 Apr 09:36 PM
New ZealandEdgecumbe flood: Officials deny blameTrustpower's CEO says under their flooding plan nothing could have been done differently.06 Apr 09:54 PM
New ZealandDebbie's day of destruction and despairFlooding, evacuations and complete chaos - tropical storm Debbie brought it all to NZ.06 Apr 05:00 PM
