New ZealandDozens descend on Waikato lake for marine oil spill exerciseMembers of the public are welcome to watch the emergency response training.09 Nov 11:44 PM
New ZealandGold clams: Bay of Plenty launches new QR code for lake usersMeanwhile, Biosecurity NZ has committed more than $2 million to manage the clams.20 Oct 02:43 AM
New ZealandTensions over lake closure: Fisherman's 'threat' to dig up jetty blockadePolice say there was no threat, rather frustrations expressed 'colourfully'.04 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandGold clam pest invasion prevention in Rotorua 'fast-moving', council official saysCouncillors have asked how the district's lakes would be protected.03 Oct 07:15 PM
TravelWant a Canadian mountain lake all to yourself? Here's where to goDiscover Nordegg, Alberta's hidden gem – Rockies without the crowds!07 Sep 12:00 AM
Travel'Incredible' photos emerge during largest Loch Ness Monster hunt in 50 yearsFish, fact or fiction - the monster is big business for the Scottish highlands.01 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandLoch Ness mystery: Is Nessie a giant eel?University of Otago professor says eel is "most probable of possibilities".06 Aug 06:34 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘We’ve had a gutsful’: Frustrations grow as Tūtira water levels do the sameHBRC said it had made asset assessments, but access has been a challenge.02 Jul 01:44 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat woke up Taupō? Super-volcano’s year-long episode leaves burning questionsOne of Taupō's biggest bouts in 150 years has left scientists more questions than answers.04 Jun 03:31 AM
New Zealand100 years in the making: Rugby clubs face-off in historic double-headerRotoiti and Mount Maunganui rugby clubs unit to celebrate a century of rugby.02 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandDeadly waters: Urgent call for new lifejacket laws after 'staggering' statsCoastguard boss says too many volunteers have had to "pull dead bodies from the sea".30 May 12:06 AM
TravelFour dead and several missing in Italy after tourist boat flipsSeveral people managed to swim to the shore of Italy's largest lake.29 May 07:54 PM
New Zealand‘Enough talking’: Ngāpuhi leader calls for action to clean up Lake ŌmāpereNorthland’s biggest lake used to be the food basket of Ngāpuhi. Now it’s a "toxic soup".09 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandRotokawau Virginia Lake Supporters Group makes plea for volunteers"Two Thursdays a month is all that we ask for."02 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandTikitapu swamped with waka ama hopefuls from 105 schools1600 paddlers. 163 races. Four days.28 Mar 05:07 PM
New ZealandExtensive algal bloom: Health warning issued for Lake Rotoiti bayContact with the affected water could cause asthma and hay fever attacks for some people.10 Mar 03:09 AM
KahuRangatahi studying how to reduce Te Arawa catfish populationsSummer internship inspires rangatahi to learn more about reducing catfish populations.07 Mar 09:14 PM
New ZealandToxic blue-green algae triggers new health warning for Holdens BayBut the health warning for Okawa Bay at Lake Rotoiti has been lifted.11 Feb 11:25 PM
New ZealandBody recovered in search for missing canoeistThe person had been missing since last night.25 Dec 11:36 PM
New ZealandUretiti Beach not patrolled despite being known drowning hot spotReport highlights coroners' comments after four Northland drownings23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPlug pulled: Lake near lowest level in 30 yearsLast decent rainfall in Wanaka was 46 days ago.05 Apr 11:14 PM
EnvironmentCollaboration the key to curbing invasive fishThe project aims to fill knowledge gaps to assist in managing koi numbers05 Apr 02:20 AM
TravelLonely Planet shares 5 of Europe's best train journeysDitch the crowded airports and tiny plane windows for the magical world of train travel.29 Mar 12:31 AM
TravelThis country beat New Zealand as 'most beautiful in the world'Do you think this popular holiday destination beats New Zealand's beaches and mountains?10 Feb 11:03 PM
New ZealandG.A.Y night club latest location of interest linked to Delta outbreakAnyone who was at the nightclub during that time is urged to self-isolate and get tested.13 Jan 01:19 AM
OpinionWhy Air NZ's tame, lame safety video should run and runOur national carrier's latest in-flight instructional video is instantly forgettable.11 Jan 09:40 PM
New Zealand'Savage on my soul': Dad loses two boys in drowning - his heartbreaking messageA lifelong boatie, Chris Wakelin has never returned to the sea since his sons drowned.08 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelBeat the Heat: NZ's best local swimming spotsCool off this summer at one of New Zealand's best swimming holes.26 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandCovid cases below 100 on back-to-back days, positive test in Cook IslandsThe second sub-100 day comes on day two of the new traffic light framework.04 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Pest checks on boats are ramping up as weather warmsBiosecurity officers to patrol Bay of Plenty boat ramps to stop the spread of pests.25 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandBeep beep! Coyotes scare geese off fairways at top golf courseThe not-so featherbrained idea is the inspiration of a club member.09 Sep 02:51 AM
New ZealandNeon-Green liquid pouring into Queenstown lakeThe green liquid was seen pouring into Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown. Video / Georgia RoseWatch15 Aug 03:08 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuNorthland dune lakes are torn between saving native biodiversity and trout fisheryKDC Reserve Management Plan 2016 identifies trout as pest fish, continues ban on release.23 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandRSV in Tauranga: 'Older adult' dies, hospital sees hundreds with virusCause of adult's death attributed to underlying medical conditions.16 Jul 07:00 PM
