Water is one thing NZ has plenty of. So why don't we manage it better - for the economy and the environment? Nick Smith* reports.

Nick Smith has called for NZ to improve its fresh water management after a report found almost a third of lakes have poor water quality.

Auckland is gradually weaning itself off car dependency, with a slight increase in commuters opting for public transport.

Official documents show the Government did not consider the environment when awarding an East Cape off shore oil exploration permit.

Anti-whaling activist Pete Bethune, imprisoned in Japan, believes he will be found guilty and fears a lengthy jail sentence.

The Government is unlikely to follow through with the ETS as scheduled beyond 2013 unless its major trading partners do the same.