New ZealandJetskier may face upgraded chargeA man accused of putting beachgoers in danger by repeatedly riding his jetski too close to shore and among swimmers may have the charge against him upgraded.22 Jan 04:30 PM
Small BusinessBig customers to battle WatercareWatercare is heading for a fight with its biggest customers as it tries to follow on from the controversial introduction of a single waste water tariff.21 Jan 04:30 PM
New Zealand'It was the smallest bite from the biggest shark'A fun fishing trip with mates turned into a thrilling man-versus-shark stand-off for a Tauranga yachtsman, who escaped his unexpected encounter with just a tiny scar.18 Jan 05:05 AM
OpinionNeville Peat: Slow economy trampling environmentTo disguise what it is doing, the Beehive has ordered the Ministry for the Environment to abandon the five-yearly State of the Environment round-up report, writes Neville Peat.16 Jan 08:30 PM
OpinionGeoff Thomas: At home in their domainFishing can often be unrewarding at this time, but the crayfish, scallops and fish are still there and the diver ventures into their domain.12 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandJetskier in court after beach complaintsPolice say they will take a tough line on maritime misbehaviour this summer to prevent people being harmed on or near the water.11 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandDiver's drowning death leaves trail of griefAs searchers tried desperately to find diver Robbie Farquhar, his two young children were on the beach watching and waiting for their dad to come home.03 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandHero cop rescues boysA police office's dramatic rescue of two boys and a man stuck in a rip at a Bay of Plenty beach is a reminder for water users to be aware of the dangers, police say.03 Jan 06:36 AM
OpinionSales stalled long enough by water caseThe Prime Minister was never more wrong last year than when he declared the Government could ignore a recommendation of the Waitangi Tribunal.01 Jan 10:00 PM
OpinionBruce Wills: Farmers passionate about water and the futureAs 2012 draws to a close there is no such thing as the "good old days" when it comes to water use in town or country.26 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandJetskier rescue: 'Sheer stupidity'Family members of a Northland father and son caught in rough weather when their jetski broke down headed back out to retrieve the jetski after the rescue.24 Dec 03:21 AM
New ZealandDesperate attempt to save cropsRain-starved fruitgrowers in the Hawke's Bay say they're willing to breach water restrictions in a desperate attempt to save their crops.24 Dec 12:16 AM
KahuCouncil approved to appeal water rulingThe New Zealand Maori Council has been given leave to appeal to the Supreme Court over water rights.17 Dec 09:29 PM
