West Coast Whitebaiters have their nets ready for the season opening tomorrow morning.

Makers of a film showing in Auckland tonight discuss the plight of Canterbury's rivers.

How do political parties propose to manage and protect our lakes and rivers?

Changing the flow rates of our rivers hurt the fish within them. A scientist explains why.

COMMENT: There is overwhelming public support for a water royalty, says Rachel Stewart.

Labour's royalty on freshwater is backed by 70 per cent of Kiwis in a new poll.

Environment Minister Nick Smith rejects conflict of interest claims over funds for a dam.

COMMENT: Farmers promise to protect rivers and streams for future generations.

What policies are parties proposing to manage and protect our natural resources?

The Greens may drop their "Great Together" slogan after Metiria Turei's resignation.

Green Party leader James Shaw "gutted" for former co-leader Metiria Turei.

A day ahead of Labour's freshwater announcement, National has made its own.

Ocean and river cruising is one of the fastest growing travel sectors for Kiwis.

It was too dangerous to enter the fast-flowing Rangitikei River yesterday.

COMMENT: Cultural gap between rural and urban life grows as we remain economically tied.

Call me old fashioned but I thought the regional council was meant to look after water.

Stakeholders talk about the wellbeing of eels (tuna) and other freshwater species.

Central Hawke's Bay Council has dodged a possible $600,000 fine

Water and pollution are shaping up to be a key issue come election time.

Labour's new freshwater policy would make it tougher for farms to intensify operations.

As climate changes, so does the frequency and magnitude of floods and droughts.

Mayor says private homeowners overload sewage system. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Water quality in cities was twice as bad as on farmland, Nick Smith said today.

Greens say the Budget's environment and conservation funding is far below what's needed.

Green groups want to see a big boost in DoC's core biodiversity budget this Thursday.

Consents given to firms to take our water opened taps on furious row.

The council is keeping a close eye on the river's water levels after recent downpours.

COMMENT: Dairy farmers and industry mouthpieces love to say they are environmental angels.

Studies find major tree-planting efforts needed as well to curb greenhouse gases.

A Waterways Act that puts all water bodies in trust for future generations would be timely