International chart-topper Jack Johnson is getting behind a large-scale Kiwi initiative to clear our beaches of rubbish.

We've told the Government, 'Guys, you need a bigger toolbox and you need to think about economic instruments'," says Alastair Bisley, chairman of the Land and Water Forum, talking about what is required to resolve the issue of water quality

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.

Britain's most famous waterway is smelling sweeter these days.

In what could be a first for NZ, a council is looking to sell subsidised cloth nappies from its front desk.

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

Many popular swimming spots contain high levels of bacteria that cause diarrhoea or infection, a new report shows.

In a bid to combat rampant obesity levels, law-makers in the US city of Baldwin Park have imposed a moratorium on new fast-food outlets.