Is this the year NZ's water war simmers?
The war over water hit boiling point amid 2017's election. Will 2018 see tensions simmer?
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The threatened black-billed gull has defied the odds. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Environmental vandalism' at Long Bay Okura Marine Reserve
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What's happening to our lakes and rivers?
Ecologist Russell Death paints the big picture on the state of our rivers and lakes.
'One minute you're safe... next minute someone is drowning'
Twice as many Aucklanders drowned in preventable tragedies last year than in 2016.
Reduce irrigation, increase profit, says Forest & Bird
Forest & Bird says Horizons and HBRC are ignoring irrigation research.
Toxic algae risk gone from Hutt rivers
The algae was at a level that could have been fatal for swimmers if they swallowed it.
Lake, river pollution key concern of Kiwis
A survey has revealed river and lake pollution is the second highest concern of Kiwis
Te Araroa trail walkers are good news for town
Trail walkers are "proper travellers", accommodation owner says
No-go zones: The spots deemed unsafe for swimming
Ten beach sites in Auckland among those listed as unsafe.
Bottled water export tax first priority
Briefings: Dire warnings about growing demands for freshwater in New Zealand.
River Watch: Kiwi water testing weapon wins top award
Invention tests rivers for E. coli in real-time. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Come take a dip, dairy industry tells Sir Tim Smit
Dairy NZ invites the UK's Sir Tim Smit over for a dip in response to dirty river remarks.
NZ 'like a beautiful person with cancer'
Rivers so bad, Kiwis won't swim in them, conference told.
Birthday tragedy: 'He was the best swimmer in the family'
Maxwell McDonald has died after going for a swim on the West Coast during his birthday.
Toxic algae in Hutt river dangerous for swimmers
People are warned to stay out of the Hutt River due to a dangerous algae bloom.
Swimmer missing near Westport
A man in his fifties has been lost at a river junction near Westport.
Fonterra's water quality charm offensive
Fonterra has launched a charm offensive show how it has upped its game.
Project explores bond to fund native forest
Researchers building a business case for a bond used to fund permanent native forestry.
Local Focus: Foxton fights for flow
Foxton calls for flow back in their river. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
What new govt may mean for science, environment
What could a change of government mean for New Zealand's environment and science sectors?
Exempt streams carry biggest pollution load
New study shows most pollution found in small streams not required to be fenced off.
Greens not talking to National 'pathetic'
The Greens' refusal to consider a coalition with National is pathetic, former PM says.
Major issues lurk as Kiwis go to the polls
The electorate is not so much demanding deep reform as a realignment of priorities.
Most Kiwis back charging for water use - survey
Most Kiwis across town and country think water use should come with a cost, survey finds.
Metiria Turei returns to campaign spotlight
The Green Party is downplaying the risk of putting Metiria Turei back in the spotlight.
'Fearless' freshwater crusader Dr Mike Joy honoured
Dr Mike Joy has been honoured for speaking out on the state of our rivers and lakes.
Quarter of us disagree NZ clean, green: survey
More than a quarter of Kiwis disagree NZ lives up to its clean, green image, survey finds.
English on defensive after another bad poll
A new poll showed his party would struggle to form a Government after the election.
Whitebaiters primed for season opening
West Coast Whitebaiters have their nets ready for the season opening tomorrow morning.
Q&A: The murky fate of Canterbury's rivers
Makers of a film showing in Auckland tonight discuss the plight of Canterbury's rivers.
Election policy series: The battle over our rivers
How do political parties propose to manage and protect our lakes and rivers?
Q&A: When taking water hurts our fish life
Changing the flow rates of our rivers hurt the fish within them. A scientist explains why.
Rachel Stewart: That's right polluters, it's time to pay
COMMENT: There is overwhelming public support for a water royalty, says Rachel Stewart.