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?

How much will farmers really pay if Labour brings in a water tax?

Almost 25 per cent of Hawke's Bay's monitored swimming spots were deemed unsafe.

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.

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

COMMENT: Opportunities Party has policy that makes sense.

A public health group is backing a new Greenpeace call to halt dairying expansion.

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.

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

NZ's safety and natural beauty mean overseas tourists are flocking to our parks.

Two leading scientists discuss today's report into our under-pressure rivers and lakes.

Another major stocktake has painted a grim picture of our freshwater environment.

The sole survivor of a crash that killed her Kiwi mum and siblings has spoken.

A night time trip hit a snag - and two boaties were left up a river without a paddle.