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'Months' before Nelson Tasman comes back to normal

Floodwaters have receded, but locals fear it'll be months before they get their lives back

Water should not need to be chlorinated

Chlorination of water is an admission of failure to maintain the environment.

Cleaning up in Cyclone Gita's aftermath

Most states of emergency lifted but Takaka still cut off by road slips.

Cyclone-weary bay prepares for another blast

Tasman residents brace for cyclone while repairing damage from the last one.

Coastal areas seek relief from mangrove invasion

Mangroves future in hands of central government. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Photographs of the year: Underwater World

The Underwater Photographer of the Year 2018 has just been announced.

The full scale of Cyclone Gita's destruction emerges

Around 50,000 people, or 70 per cent of Tonga's population, were affected by cyclone Gita.

Man falls into Auckland's Okahu Bay

A man was taken to hospital last night after falling into the water at Okahu Bau.

Who dung it? Beetles helping to fight effluent on farms

Dung beetles do the dirty work for farmers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Brian Rudman: One final challenge for Jacinda

COMMENT: PM has brought peace to Waitangi. Can we ask for more water at public sites next?

Tragic camping trip: Father taken by tide as kids survive

Campers helped man and two children caught by incoming tide in Manukau Harbour.

Bacteria found in water seepage at Waiinu beach

Signs warned of contaminated water, but are coming down.

Police remind boaties to wear lifejackets

About 20 vessels were stopped by police this morning, and most people had lifejackets on.

Councils want more investigation, information and help

Horizons and Manawatu councils say more government input is needed

Audrey Young: Ardern's Waitangi mission

COMMENT: Winston Peters should deal with iwi over royalty for bottled water exports.

Safety first then call, Insurance Council tells storm victims

Don't do anything that puts your safety at risk, the council says

Storm leaves chaos in its wake

115 trapped in cars overnight in Fox Glacier as country begin storm clean-up.

Wetlands wipe-out: 'We must protect the last 10%'

Conservation Minister says NZ must protect the last 10 per cent of its natural wetlands.