EnvironmentOverall improvement in many facets of freshwaterMixed results in 10-year trend for region waterways.06 Oct 04:00 AM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Drums of water war echoing in pipelineCOMMENT: Minister's lack of action on vital resource letting council dig in defences.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCould traces of Roundup be in a key source of New Zealand's drinking water?An expert expects some Roundup to "definitely" be found in groundwater.02 Oct 03:28 AM
EnvironmentToday set aside to ponder cruel existence of farmed animalsSince human civilisation began, we have lost 83 per cent of all wild animals.01 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandToo polluted to swim - swimmers warned off Whanganui coastal streamsThree streams that children love to play in at Whanganui beaches are unsafe for swimming.01 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandTraces of plastics chemical detected in Wellington aquiferChemical found in plastic detected in tests on Hutt City aquifer.01 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldCanada's legendary Ogopogo lake monster surfacesNew footage of Canada's answer to the Loch Ness monster has emerged.29 Sep 08:45 PM
KahuAerial drops of 1080 opposed by those living nearbyResidents say they understand that the science. Made with funding from NZ On Air.27 Sep 04:00 AM
BusinessA sports drink for hipsters? It's low sugar, vegan and gluten freeHypotonic sports drink developed. Made with funding from NZ On Air.27 Sep 12:00 AM
KahuPeek inside Paeroa's treasure troveInside the tattoo studio, museum, gallery and dispensary. Made with funding from NZ On Air25 Sep 10:00 PM
EnvironmentBio fertiliser: Is the proof in the pasture?Growing green pasture with biological matter. Made with funding from NZ On Air.23 Sep 11:04 PM
OpinionMike Joy: Clean, green NZ? Yeah, nah!COMMENT: No country in the developed world is trashing its rivers as fast as we are.23 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionComment: Why business confidence has fallenCOMMENT: We are clearly experiencing management by an unwieldy committee, says Paul Glass.23 Sep 12:00 AM
WorldCrazy finding after octopus takes MDMAScientists gave MDMA to octopuses and the "expected" results reveal hidden link to humans.21 Sep 05:26 AM
New Zealand$1.2b sewer tunnel causing a stinkWatercare boss says it's priority is to customers and setting minimum water prices.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandThree of four NZ freshwater fish 'staring extinction in the face'A new study looking at plight of native fish and land use change paints a grim picture.09 Sep 10:00 PM
WorldBoom set to corral ocean's plastic rubbishFloating rubbish collector creator hopes to clean up Pacific Ocean's garbage island.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCourt orders halt to 1080 drop in Hunua RangesAuckland Council had already begun pre-feed drop, despite being aware of the application.09 Sep 02:17 AM
CompaniesThe 600m-long machine cleaning up plastic from the Pacific OceanThe floating boom was being towed from San Francisco to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.08 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi farmer drank contaminated water for 40 years. How much toxin is in his blood?Ohakea residents have blood tested for toxic substance from firefighting foam.08 Sep 08:00 PM
EnvironmentRaglan residents unhappy with stormwater upgradeModern stormwater systems wanted to protect environment. Made with funding from NZ On Air07 Sep 09:43 PM
New ZealandU-turn on controversial Waimea DamA new funding model will allow the dam to go ahead.06 Sep 08:26 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay experiences chaotic weatherRegion has taken a soaking with howling winds expected to rise to severe gales.06 Sep 03:16 AM
New ZealandPressure taken off struggling Napier wastewater systemPressure taken off struggling Napier wastewater system06 Sep 02:01 AM
OpinionAndrew Curtis: Give a dam or it's see you later, irrigatorCOMMENT: Rejection of Tasman District's dam shows water storage is in a crisis.04 Sep 05:00 PM
World'Water worlds' could support alien lifeLife could exist on the huge number of "water worlds" in our solar system.31 Aug 09:03 PM
EnvironmentSeabed mining consents sent back to EPAMining consents must be reconsidered in light of adaptive management ruling31 Aug 12:00 AM
Business$66,500 fine for LMNZ after Whanganui River dischargeLand Meat New Zealand blames failure of a pump for waste discharge into Whanganui River.23 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandThe colour of our lakes - as seen from spaceThe impact of farming, forestry and climate change on our lakes is captured from space.22 Aug 09:30 PM
New ZealandBottled water for foreign profit in Greens' sightsGreens bottle the hot-button issue of water extraction for profit by foreign companies18 Aug 04:09 AM
EnvironmentNitrogen leaching maximums to be raisedChanging numbers on table will not increase nitrogen in waterways, councillors say17 Aug 07:00 PM
KahuTribe demands direct water talks with GovtInfluential tribe is demanding direct engagement and hints at court action.16 Aug 07:42 AM
Infrastructure reportWater treatment plant takes contractors' top awardThe water treatment plant in Mangere took top honours at the CCNZ awards.15 Aug 05:00 PM
Infrastructure reportProposals that hold waterSuggestions for reform could impact on local councils, reports Tim McCready.15 Aug 05:00 PM