The CountryWho owns our water? A battle boilsConsents given to firms to take our water opened taps on furious row.21 May 10:16 PM
The CountryOpinion: Dairy farmers leading wayWater Accord proves dairy farmers are 'walking their environmental talk' says Alister Body18 May 09:42 PM
The CountryWatch: Hearings to start for Southland water planThe Water and Land Plan began in June last year is now reaching the half-way stage.17 May 09:47 PM
The CountryVaughan Cooper: post-review, few changesRegional ratepayers will spend $80 million on the dam to directly benefit 200 CHB farmers.16 May 07:00 PM
The CountryWairoa wants waterways put firstWairoa Council will support a rates increase, as long as Wairoa waterways benefit.16 May 06:00 PM
The CountryListen: Andrew Hoggard on the Water AccordFederated Farmers Dairy Chairperson comments on DairyNZ's Water Accord.16 May 02:22 AM
The CountryListen: Forest & Bird - waterways still suffering under the strain of dairyForest & Bird says efforts by farmers to protect our waterways aren't up to scratch.15 May 09:37 PM
The CountryListen: Mike Joy - water report part of dairy industry 'charm offensive'Freshwater ecologist Mike Joy is accusing the dairy industry of propagating spin.15 May 08:51 PM
The CountryMetered water proposal to be discussed by councilResidents could begin paying for water if the council considers a metered water proposal.15 May 06:00 PM
The CountryBore complaint ignored before gastro outbreakAn email sent to both councils regarding potential contamination was ignored in 2002.15 May 06:00 PM
The CountryDairy farmers tackling environmental issues says new reportReport shows dairy farmers committed to protecting waterways15 May 02:30 AM
The CountryDr Tim Mackle: Farmers, gumboots and all, are doing their bit for the environmentDr Tim Mackle reacts to the Sustainable Dairying: Water Accord report released today.15 May 02:30 AM
The CountryAwapikopiko bridge opens to publicAwapikopiko Reserve Bridge has formally opened to the public.15 May 01:30 AM
The CountryLive from the dairy farmDairyNZ is livestreaming from a Waikato farm to mark the launch of a water report today14 May 08:48 PM
The CountryConcern expressed over Ruataniwha figuresThe review into the controversial RWSS was released earlier this week.12 May 09:51 PM
The CountryTim Gilbertson: It is all over for the dam and CHBHavelock North water inquiry report and the Ruataniwha dam review were utterly predictable12 May 09:00 PM
The CountryDelay in Flock Hill fence decisionDecision held off on contentious project to fence a section of Cave Stream on Flock Hill.11 May 10:53 PM
The CountryKurow Duntroon Irrigation Company scheme gets fundingKurow Duntroon Irrigation Company scheme has received a Crown funding boost.10 May 10:45 PM
The CountrySeminars planned to ease tensions between ECan, residentsSeminars planned to reduce tensions over how Selwyn-Waihora issues are managed.10 May 08:52 PM
The CountryIndustry must learn from findings: Water group headWater NZ chief executive - industry needs to learn from the Water Inquiry's findings10 May 06:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryDecision looms for Ruataniwha water storage schemeA decision on the future of the controversial Ruataniwha water storage scheme looms.09 May 04:49 AM
The CountryIncrease in water testingThere has been a significant increase in demand for testing for E.coli and other bacteria09 May 04:00 AM
The CountryListen: Professor Keith Woodford investigates dairy industry alternativesIs there an alternative to the dairy industry? Professor Keith Woodford investigates.09 May 01:46 AM
The Country$150K review finds both options for Ruataniwha Dam riskyWhether it has one or not, risk and uncertainty in Ruataniwha Dam future.08 May 06:00 PM
The CountryMore can be done to improve waterwaysProtecting New Zealand's waterways is a national priority and farmers need to help.07 May 11:25 PM
OpinionWater rights should be an election issueA Waterways Act that puts all water bodies in trust for future generations would be timely07 May 05:00 PM
The CountryWatch: 'Cut the crap National'Action Station stage a poop emoji protest to highlight our polluted riversWatch06 May 09:37 AM
The Country'Thorough' review adds clarityReview to add clarity to the future of Ruataniwha Water Storage scheme.05 May 11:30 PM
The CountryFarming must get smarter and better for the environmentFarmers would make better decisions if they had to pay for their environmental effects05 May 08:29 PM
The CountryLifting water quality and profitHow can you make looking after the environment profitable?05 May 03:19 AM
The CountryMore can be done to protect riversNew Zealand should be proud of what farmers have done to protect waterways04 May 03:49 AM
The CountryFreshwater reforms to target pollution hot spotsWe need to smarter about rules to clean up waterways, writes Cathy Begley03 May 08:18 PM
The CountryRules reward water pollutersPoliticians fail to understand what's behind New Zealand's deteriorating water quality.03 May 06:28 PM
The CountryListen: Steve Maharey's solution for water quality and the urban/rural divideSteve Maharey reckons his idea can bridge the urban/rural divide over water quality.02 May 02:46 AM