Incredible footage captured above NZ
A weather balloon with cameras attached has captured a stunning view of Central Otago from the sky.
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Community board members sworn in
RURAL BOARD: The Rotorua Lakes Council's Rural Community Board (from left) Shirley Trumper, Chris Sutton, Euan McLachlan and Bob Martin
'Aucklanders abandon rat race and move'
Rotorua Lakes Council has launched a major campaign to convince Aucklanders to abandon the rat race and move to Rotorua to live and work.
Three individual issues muddy waters
COMMENT: Environment, drinking water and charges need to be dealt with separately, writes Iain Rabbitts.
Steve Chadwick's next three years (+video)
mattmartinserious.eps*Rotorua mayoralty results 2013- Steve Chadwick 11,630- Kevin Winters 4789- Rob Kent 2462- Janine RangiMarie
Detergent that smells like New Zealand
A North American dishwashing liquid claims to smell like 'New Zealand springs' - let's hope they don't mean Rotorua.
Anglers could win $10,000
Anglers could become $10,000 richer if they catch a special green-tagged fish released in the Rotorua lakes for the opening of the summer fishing season.
$10k green tag trout 'out there somewhere'
Somewhere in one of three Rotorua lakes is a fish that can net someone $10,000 - and "all you have to do is catch it". Fish and Game
Lake Pupuke gets all-clear
A freshwater lake behind North Shore Hospital, in Auckland, has been reopened to fishing after a diesel spill last month.
Wallabies a major threat to indigenous forests
A cousin of the kangaroo could wreak havoc if it spreads through the Kaimai and Urewera ranges, conservationists fear.
Teen kayaker thrilled from mentoring paddlers
Kayaker Jamie Slessor-White may be a bit better than your average weekend warrior but most of his focus at this weekend's Blue Lakes 2 Canoe Racing Regatta will be on those around him.
New national standards for lakes and rivers
The Green Party has dismissed the new bottom lines as "weak" and argues the measures mean rivers will only have to be clean enough for wading or boating.
Wintry weekend, especially in south
Severe rain and wind warnings and a drop in temperatures have been issued for parts of the South Island and lower North Island this weekend.
Boaties are back after Dart River slip
Commercial and recreational boating has resumed on the Dart River, near Queenstown, following a major slip at Sandy Bluff at the weekend.
Surge threat from Dart landslip dam
People are being warned to stay away from Otago's Dart River, as a lake grows behind a large landslip which blocked the river at the weekend.
England: Land of glory left by ice
Beyond its urban attractions and historical draws, England's Lake District offers natural beauty to rival even the joys of home, writes Nic Hamilton.
Ireland: Weaving a lyrical Irish tale or two
The melodic Irish brogue is the soundtrack to Geraldine O'Sullivan Beere's visit to Avoca County, Ireland.
Editorial: Enough talk - action needed on water issues
Editorial: Two recent events ought to have injected some urgency into the quest for cleaner, fairer and better use of New Zealand's most valuable resource, water.
Brian Fallow: From here on every drop counts
The drought is a timely reminder of how much the New Zealand economy depends on rainfall, writes Brian Fallow.
Cold, damp start to the year
Campsites have fallen victim to an atrocious start to the year, with heavy rain, gales and snow plaguing the South Island and lower North Island.
Helicopter rescues trapped tourists
Two English tourists have been rescued by helicopter from the Nelson Lakes National Park after becoming lost in steep terrain today.