OpinionJohn Roughan<i>John Roughan</i>: Time to rekindle a brief affairBoard shorts had arrived with surfing sometime in the 1960s and looked good, I had to admit, when the wearer was standing on water. But those of us decently immersed had no use for them.07 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelThe call of the wavesJames Russell rounds up a few water sports you may want to get your teeth into this summer...07 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelIran: 2000-year-old technology stands the test of timeJill Worrall discovers a haven for royalty and an ingenious irrigation system in the desert city of Yazd.06 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandHoliday drownings 'inevitable'Play it safe in the water and know your limits this summer, says Water Safety New Zealand.04 Jan 05:53 AM
New ZealandPollution hits Northland tourist sitesPeople visiting the Kerikeri Basin near the Stone Store could come face-to-face with a sign warning them the water is polluted.29 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandNZ set for humid summerNew Zealand is set for a humid summer, with experts predicting a warm and wet January and February.24 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldSolar power frees thousands from risks of search for water"We used to have regular cases of water-related disease, including diarrhoea and typhoid, but that's a thing of the past."19 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandWarm waters bring sharks to shoreWarm sea temperatures are a blessing for swimmers in the western Bay of Plenty, but the warmer waters are also bringing unwanted guests closer to shore.17 Dec 09:57 PM
SportThe diver under great pressure to hit new lowsOften claims of superhuman feats on the sports field amount to media hyperbole. 16 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandFatal diving spot 'shouldn't be closed'A local politician says a popular diving spot on Auckland's North Shore should not be closed down despite the death of a teenage diver.01 Dec 04:16 AM
EconomyDelicate balancing act ahead for ministerWe've told the Government, 'Guys, you need a bigger toolbox and you need to think about economic instruments'," says Alastair Bisley, chairman of the Land and Water Forum, talking about what is required to resolve the issue of water quality28 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandLiquid assetsWater is one thing NZ has plenty of. So why don't we manage it better - for the economy and the environment? Nick Smith<b>*</b> reports.28 Nov 04:30 PM
