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'I was a wreck': Man rescued by helicopter after ridge collapse
Plus: Why the service needs over $460k in 2025 to continue vital work.
'Looking after our legacy': What's next in fight to keep out clam invaders
'We’re going to do our best to ensure the danger to our lake and whenua doesn’t get here.'
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.'
More than 90 drowning fatalities forecast by the end of this year
There have been 86 deaths by drowning this year and modelling predicts another six.
Tūtira re-opens in time for Christmas - and the lake's good for a dip, too
After months of uncertainty, one of Hawke's Bay's most treasured assets is open.
Compulsory checks for Kai Iwi Lakes boaties amid clam threat
The possibility of a gold clam invasion from the Waikato River has kaitiaki worried.
Dozens descend on Waikato lake for marine oil spill exercise
Members of the public are welcome to watch the emergency response training.