New ZealandSwimmers warned to stay out of rivers and lakes showing signs of toxic algaeA toxic algae watch is being carried out through the summer in rivers and lakes.02 Jan 06:09 AM
New Zealand'If in doubt, don't go out': Otago harbourmasters urge caution on the waterA surge in boat sales could mean less experienced people on the water, harbourmaster says.29 Dec 07:15 PM
New ZealandDivers find body following search of Manawatū RiverThe search was underway after police were alerted to an unmanned dinghy.07 Dec 01:26 AM
EnvironmentFarmer-led projects to receive more than $6mIt hopes to deliver up to 300 plans to improve land management and the environment.19 Nov 08:02 PM
KahuNgai Tahu takes court action over South Island lakes and riversThe papers were served on the Crown shortly after the Cabinet was announced.02 Nov 04:36 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelClarke Gayford uncovers Rotorua's secretsClarke Gayford discovers Rotorua's holds many fishing secrets - if you know who to ask.24 Oct 06:00 PM
New Zealand$40k to protect biodiversity at Christchurch's St Martins streamMore than 3000 natives planted as part of a restoration and enhancement project.17 Oct 07:50 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Should farmers avoid paying for their pollution? Whanganui candidates argue it outCandidates on farming and greenhouse gases. Made with funding from NZ On Air.23 Sep 09:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It would have definitely taken my head off': Bike rider hits wire strung across trackBike rider hits wire and narrowly avoids decapitation.20 Sep 03:05 AM
New ZealandDramatic rescues - two men, six dogs and a pregnant womanSlips closed roads and floodwaters were rising as once-in-500-year storm hit North.18 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAgreement reached: Auckland to take more water from the Waikato RiverAn agreement - in principle - has been reached by the authorities involved.01 Jul 07:36 AM
Kahu'It's madness': Shane Jones calls out those holding drought-stricken Auckland 'to ransom'Jones throws weight behind Phil Goff's bid to get more water from the Waikato River.25 Jun 07:39 PM
New ZealandCouncil to pass Taupo waters monitoring to TūwharetoaThe board could be the first iwi authority to have functions transferred from a council.02 Jun 03:34 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam Canning: Clean river promises have been swept awayComment: Plan to restore rivers to a healthy state within a generation lacks ambition.01 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew Govt water reforms miss mark on nitrogen pollution, advocates sayThe Govt has unveiled reforms to clean up our rivers, but water campaigners aren't happy.28 May 12:07 AM
New ZealandMissing trampers: Alpine cliff rescue team join searchWeather could affect search capabilities over the next few days.23 May 03:37 AM
New ZealandBackyards could be dug up to fix icky water connectionsPipes plugged into the stormwater system means wastewater is ending up where it shouldn't.11 Mar 05:03 AM
New ZealandThe sprinkler bandits of HastingsResidents breaking bylaws in Hastings. Made with funding from NZ On Air.05 Mar 07:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDrowned teen too shy to say he couldn't swim, says mumChase Swanson-Ewing dived from river pontoon and never resurfaced.25 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHalf of Wellington's rivers and streams riddled with e-coli"It's a huge investment hole, we're talking here about a multi-billion-dollar problem."19 Feb 02:52 AM
EnvironmentKaituna River re-diversion opening celebrated'It's a great example of what can be achieved when everyone works together.'11 Feb 10:00 PM
New Zealand4-min showers: Aucklanders urged to cut water use as demand soarsAucklanders called upon to limit their shower time to four minutes to ease demand.09 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAre whitebait doomed or will new rules save them?Whitebaiting rules are set to change in a bid to save the species, but it is enough?02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSwimmers beware: Toxic algae on the riseBeware of toxic algae while swimming this summer.29 Jan 04:24 AM
New ZealandSearch resumes today for missing person in Whanganui RiverThe turn-off to the swimming spot at Mosquito Point has been cordoned off.26 Jan 04:45 AM
New ZealandDramatic rescue of family from raging Motueka River rapidsPolice say the family had the wrong gear and no knowledge of the river.06 Jan 03:33 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhere are NZ's worst swimming spots?Dozens of popular swimming spots have been designated as no-go zones as summer heats up.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWeather chaos: Flooding, roads closed, internet down as storm batters nationAfter the South Island was slammed by summer storm, the chaos shifts northward.07 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandUS tramper rescued after being swept away in swollen riverThe man alerted Texan authorities to his plight who then contacted NZ rescuers.04 Dec 08:07 PM
New ZealandCompany fined $28k for turning river white with dumped chemicalsThe dumped chemical turned the Whau River a milky white.27 Nov 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLetters: Cranstone muddies the watersFor town and country, the financial costs of healthy water are part of our mutual future.21 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentIllegal rubbish dumping becoming a bigger problemCouncils ask community to help find rubbish dumpers.19 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandSevere weather warning for Bay of Plenty and GisborneHeavy rain and possible thunderstorms could be on the way for Bay of Plenty and Gisborne.09 Nov 10:46 PM
New ZealandSewage overflows blamed on 'fatbergs' and dodgy wet wipesWatercare says 'fatbergs' to blame, combined with wet wipes claiming to be flushable.05 Nov 05:06 AM
