New ZealandFarmer drinks stream water to prove point to PMA Wairoa farmer has been using social media to highlight water quality issues.16 Jul 08:00 PM
New ZealandGroups fighting mining permits in CoromandelMining exploration permits have been granted over land that has a mainland kiwi sanctuary12 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandSparky the one-legged kiwi goes into hidingSparky the kiwi has been visiting Taranaki for six years.11 Jul 07:24 PM
EnvironmentCouncils reach agreement to review wastewater plantCentral Hawke's Bay Council has dodged a possible $600,000 fine10 Jul 08:31 PM
New ZealandGreens' bottled water plan 'rushed': PMCharging bottled water companies raises wider questions, Bill English says.09 Jul 09:04 PM
KahuGreens propose bottled water chargeThe Green Party had its campaign launch in Nelson and focused on water.09 Jul 05:33 AM
EnvironmentWatch NZH Local Focus: 'Don't bottle the Blue Spring' petition growsLocals upset but Mayor supports the plan. Made with funding from NZ On Air.07 Jul 07:00 PM
EnvironmentWatch NZH Local Focus: Recycling decreasing across NZIt's too cheap to dump rubbish, says new report. Made with Funding from NZ On Air06 Jul 08:06 PM
AgribusinessPM signals law change on land swapsConservationists have won a major victory in the Supreme Court. But Govt isn't happy.05 Jul 11:55 PM
BDBDBusinessDOC, Council failed Ruataniwha land swap rulingMaggie Barry and Hawke's Bay Regional Investment failed to overturn Court of Appeal ruling05 Jul 11:47 PM
New ZealandRuataniwha Dam land-swap deniedThe protected conservation land must be flooded for the irrigation project to go ahead.05 Jul 08:39 PM
OpinionRachel StewartOne party has guts to tackle waterCOMMENT: Opportunities Party has policy that makes sense.04 Jul 06:00 PM
PoliticsMayor, farmers on Labour water policyWater and pollution are shaping up to be a key issue come election time.13 Jun 02:00 AM
PoliticsIan Fuller: Water, water everywhereAs climate changes, so does the frequency and magnitude of floods and droughts.05 Jun 06:00 PM
EnvironmentCouncil back to court over Ruataniwha damHBRC to join others seeking Environment Court clarification on dam project consent.31 May 07:52 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
New ZealandLogging abandoned around water supplyLogging near Marton water supply abandoned due to run-off risk29 May 06:30 PM
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
EnvironmentGoalposts could shift on damHawke's Bay Regional Council recommended to add and alter RWSS conditions precedent.22 May 07:00 PM
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 ZealandBore complaint ignored before gastro outbreakAn email sent to both councils regarding potential contamination was ignored in 2002.15 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandWater changes a 'shambles': CriticsGovernment's changes to water standards slammed as "trickery".11 May 10:30 PM
New ZealandIndustry must learn from findings: Water group headWater NZ chief executive - industry needs to learn from the Water Inquiry's findings10 May 06:00 PM
BDBDBusinessDecision looms for Ruataniwha water storage schemeA decision on the future of the controversial Ruataniwha water storage scheme looms.09 May 04:49 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
New ZealandWatch: 'Cut the crap National'Action Station stage a poop emoji protest to highlight our polluted riversWatch06 May 09:37 AM
OpinionKerre McIvorWaterways report too little too lateCOMMENT: People have known there is a problem with our waterways long before new report.29 Apr 05:00 PM
EnvironmentOpinion: flushing flow info flawedThe state of Hawke's Bay's local waterways is in crisis, writes Trevor Le-Lievre.28 Apr 10:05 PM
OpinionSteven Carden: Farming is reducing its environmental footprintFarming is improving its products to meet environmental and nutritional demands.19 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionMarnie Prickett: Farming is breaking our green basketTwo damning reports on farming greeted by Government silence, says green campaigner.19 Apr 05:00 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 ZealandHidden waterfall revealed at lastA long hidden waterfall is once again accessible to the public04 Apr 09:00 PM
OpinionJack TameJack Tame: Paying 'til the cows come homeAny commercial operation turning water into money should expect to have to pay.01 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionJack TameJack Tame: Should farmers pay for water?COMMENT: If we are charging for water, farmers probably should pay for it, too.25 Mar 08:37 PM
