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‘All offers considered’: Vacant $74m Takapuna plot up for grabs after liquidation
Company in receivership and liquidation owes a Smale family entity $76.2m: report
'Environmental and cultural crisis': Legal fight looms over Wairoa's freshwater
'The degradation of these waterways is both an environmental and cultural crisis.'
Millions awarded to combat invasive gold clam
The gold clam was found in the Waikato River in May last year.
Did material from lake-making Taupō ‘super-eruption’ reach Australia?
Discovery in Australia has scientists pointing to prehistoric super-eruption at Taupō.
Restoring rivers with community support
Tairāwhiti Wai Connections offers tailored support for catchment issues.
'Locked out': Pipeline protestors met with cameras, fencing
A protestor says they are occupying their own land and have no plans to stop.
Rescues, accidents, emergencies: Greenlea Rescue Helicopter records 37 missions in June
Accidents and serious medical events keep rescue chopper busy in June.
Rotorua Lakes Council seeks injunction to stop Tarawera scheme interference
Council says legal action follows interference with construction of $29m scheme.
'National treasure': Lake faces environmental 'disaster', advocates claim
'It is an absolute disgrace we have infrastructure that has failed.'
Retirement village, hotel and more planned for $200m+ Ayrburn near Arrowtown
'It will take us five years, hoping to be the most visited destination in Queenstown.'
Richard Prebble: Beware of government subsidies close to home
OPINION: 'Public life has cost me two marriages. I was not willing to risk a third.'
Say goodbye to one of Australasia's top tourist attractions
A draft plan would ban tourists and protect the land for traditional owners.
At least $14k then, up to $88k now: Lake locals furious at 'horrendous blowout'
About 200 people went to a council-community hui to learn why.
Waikato River boaties banned from launching at popular Lake Taupō marina
Boaties have to comply with a strict cleaning regime before launching at this marina.
How to escape the crowds at Lake Como in Italy
Everybody wants to experience Lake Como and that's the problem.
Battle against kōura-killing lake invaders takes centre stage
Work to protect taonga species highlighted as iwi celebrates 100 years of its trust.
'Accessible by boat or helicopter': Richwhite bach on Lake Taupō for sale
'Charming fisherman's cottage with three bedrooms, one bathroom' — and adjoining boatshed.
Trev Terry boatyard receivers seek buyer as ‘tough market’ hits
Boat company will attend A&P show as usual, quest for buyer on horizon.
Fire and Emergency tackle Lake Tekapo blaze
Witnesses describe seeing large plumes of white smoke coming from the fire.
Fishing for answers to the secret lives of trout
A PhD student spent her summer holidays gutting trout for science.
Hot El Nino summer causing more algal blooms in NZ's rivers, lakes
Swimmers are urged to be on the lookout for potentially toxic algal blooms this summer.
Toxic algae prompts health warnings for Lake Rotorua
The algae can produce toxins that cause 'significant ill-health'.
Hundreds of swimmers set for 'Epic' Lake Taupō event
More than 800 swimmers will dive into Lake Taupō this weekend.
Health warning for lake as 'potentially toxic' algae blooms
People advised to avoid any activity that results in contact with the water.
Drownings in Waikato lead to call for action
The region saw a significant increase in drownings in 2023, according to a new report.
'Making other people happy': How a piano turned up on a lake shore
'You see them walk past, come back, and then get their phones out, their cameras out.'