New Zealand$700k earthquake stopbank repair billRepairs to South Island stopbanks damaged in the Kaikōura earthquake is expected to cost nearly $700,000.09 Dec 04:10 AM
New ZealandBody of missing man recovered at TakakaPolice have today pulled a body from the Takaka River - that of missing man James Rano Dick, known locally as Hemi.29 Nov 08:43 AM
BusinessQuake-battered farmers rally togetherFarmers in quake-battered North Canterbury are rallying together, pitching in for supplies, sharing gear, and helping out on damaged properties.16 Nov 04:55 AM
New ZealandWeather may cut off Wellington againThe Wellington region could once again face slips, flooding, and further road closures as bad weather approaches.16 Nov 04:34 AM
OpinionThree individual issues muddy watersCOMMENT: Environment, drinking water and charges need to be dealt with separately, writes Iain Rabbitts.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDetergent that smells like New ZealandA North American dishwashing liquid claims to smell like 'New Zealand springs' - let's hope they don't mean Rotorua.08 Oct 10:30 AM
BusinessWatch NZH Local Focus: Vegetable growers concerned over ‘Healthy Rivers’ planRegional vegetable supplies could be at risk under the Waikato Regional Councils ‘Healthy Rivers’ plan according to vegetable growers in Northern Waikato. Made with funding from NZ on AirWatch28 Sep 03:57 AM
EnvironmentCommunication key for council candidateHis science background could be helpful in communicating Horizons Regional Council's activities more clearly to voters, Allan Wrigglesworth 21 Aug 12:29 AM
New ZealandStudy finds taking water from rivers hurts fishA major study that's found taking water from our rivers has been hurting fishlife has prompted fresh recommendations to the Government.17 Jun 05:03 AM
OpinionAnne Salmond: Take care of our riversLast week, the image of a herd of cows in a pristine high country lake provoked widespread outrage, writes Dame Anne Salmond. The mood of the country has changed.02 Feb 11:36 PM
New ZealandCan foreign owners save our country?If your stance on foreign ownership of prized New Zealand countryside is black or white, the case of Robert "Mutt" Lange reveals issues that are far from clear-cut.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMost NZ rivers too dirty for a swimTwo-thirds of more than 160 monitored river swimming sites in NZ have been deemed unsafe for a dip. Where are the worst spots?29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew national standards for lakes and riversThe Green Party has dismissed the new bottom lines as "weak" and argues the measures mean rivers will only have to be clean enough for wading or boating.03 Jul 12:02 AM
WorldIs climate change destabilising Iraq?This winter was not a good one for farmers in the Fertile Crescent.29 Jun 02:48 AM
New ZealandWintry weekend, especially in southSevere rain and wind warnings and a drop in temperatures have been issued for parts of the South Island and lower North Island this weekend.22 May 06:06 AM
New Zealand'Spiritual' tennis coach's drowning ruled accidentalThe death of a talented Australian tennis coach, who disappeared in Hamilton late last year and was found drowned in the Waikato River, was accidental, a coroner has ruled.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHurunui River users warned of algaeHurunui River users in North Canterbury have today been warned of a potentially toxic blue-green algae.26 Feb 04:44 AM
New ZealandBoaties are back after Dart River slipCommercial and recreational boating has resumed on the Dart River, near Queenstown, following a major slip at Sandy Bluff at the weekend.08 Jan 06:28 PM
New ZealandSurge threat from Dart landslip damPeople are being warned to stay away from Otago's Dart River, as a lake grows behind a large landslip which blocked the river at the weekend.05 Jan 07:33 PM
WorldAustralia battles extremes as heat and storms strikeAustralia was battling weather extremes yesterday with South Australia hit by its first tropical storm for 15 years, just as the state's north faced a catastrophic bushfire risk.01 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandExperts call on all Kiwis to help test waterKiwis are being encouraged to become citizen scientists to check the health of their own lakes, rivers and streams.28 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandNZ rivers face increasing pollutionNZ rivers and swimming spots will increasingly be polluted by algae and contain fewer fish as the dairy boom continues, an environmental watchdog has warned.21 Nov 02:18 AM
New ZealandUS tourists rescued from Haast River by policeA pair of US tourists had to be rescued by a police search and rescue team after becoming stranded on the banks of the Haast River yesterday afternoon.14 Oct 11:05 PM
AgribusinessUK paper rubbishes '100% Pure' claimBritish news website Daily Mail Online says New Zealand's claims to be clean and green are "pure manure".09 Aug 05:29 AM
New ZealandDriver caught in raging riverA woman was lucky to get cellphone reception and call for help after her car became trapped in a Hawkes Bay river yesterday morning.12 Jul 12:00 AM
