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Supreme Court decision on dam due today
Decision due today on controversial Ruataniwha Water Storage Scheme.
Mike Finlayson: A looming election issue
It seems that freshwater is lining up to be an issue in the forthcoming elections.
Ruataniwha Dam land-swap denied
The protected conservation land must be flooded for the irrigation project to go ahead.
Compensation sought over irrigation
A St Andrews man plans to seek compensation from Hunter Down's Water Ltd for stress.
Covenants offer option to protect farm bush
Farm covenants are one way to protect ecologically significant land.
Federated Farmers: Promising results from aquifer recharge
It's time to start thinking about saving water when we don't have enough rainy days.
Iwi aims for 4000 plants to restore water quality
Planting begins on waterways precious to the Ngā Rauru iwi.
Doyle and Keys: New water source needed
We have serious doubts HDC is qualified to be leading the region on safe water.
Listen: Should farmers pay for water?
Irrigation New Zealand CEO Andrew Curtis talks to Jamie about royalties for water usage.
Sandbag solutions to despair over flood havoc
Foxton and Foxton Beach residents have a reprieve from flooding.
Maori leader to speak at river symposium
Gerrard Albert is to tell international guests about the Whanganui River Settlement.
Farmer is a strong advocate for under-fire feedlots
Farmer happy to be an advocate for under-fire feedlots
'River first' strategy for Ruataniwha
Partnership needed between Hawke's Bay Regional Council and its investment arm.
Half million-dollar fix for Napier's water
Napier City Council asked to include $500,000 for water improvements in annual plan.
Inquiry gets update on water-safety
Inquiry panel asks for speed in addressing issues raised about Havelock North water.
Waste water scheme consultation 'inadequate'
Glenorchy wastewater scheme opponents have complained to the Office of the Auditor-general
Second stage of water inquiry opens
The Hastings District Council was due to run further dye tests in the Brookvale area.
Henderson Bay in Aupouri holds tsunami record
Henderson Bay, holds a record that no other coastal community will be anxious to beat.
Kaitaia residents: Yes, they did mention the flooding
Kaitaia residents suffered through flooding recently due to a blocked council drain
Works to cut flood risk in Kaitaia
The Far North District Council has undertaken work to reduce the risk of flooding
Targeted approach wanted for water
Federated Farmers is seeking a ''targeted catchment approach'' to addressing water quality
Call to protect stream creatures
DoC voice fears about the looming extinction of a native galaxiid fish species.
Farmer 'unease' about Otago Regional Council river proposal
Farmers worry ORC could undermine farmer water-sharing group, Kyeburn Catchment Ltd.
Water inquiry back in session
The second stage of the inquiry into last year's gastro outbreak begins on Tuesday.
Piri-Hira Tukapua: Clean water our most vital resource
New Zealand has a lot of lakes, rivers, and ground water but how much can you drink.
Rates rise 10% to clean up waterways
A proposed 9.88 rates increase to clean up waterways has been given the tick of approval
Feds fight for fair water regulations
Waikato Federated Farmers has released its submission for healthy rivers
Colin Cox: Rethink needed on animal farming
Which is more valuable, milk or water? asks Whanganui farmer Colin Cox
Farmer fed up with floods
Western Bay farmer Henry Harte is unhappy with stormwater run-off ruining his pastures.
Farmers urged to rethink use of fertiliser
Soil scientist Graham Shepherd talked to farmers on benefits of alternatives to fertiliser
Small actions on farm lead to big environmental change
Do something small for the environment on the farm and it would add up to something big.
Opinion: Water crisis spreading
Opinion: Because the council got its priorities wrong 5500 people drank poisoned water.