New ZealandBudget: Greens slam environment fundingGreens say the Budget's environment and conservation funding is far below what's needed.25 May 03:04 AM
New ZealandGreen groups hope for DoC boost in BudgetGreen groups want to see a big boost in DoC's core biodiversity budget this Thursday.23 May 05:12 AM
KahuWho owns our water? A battle boilsConsents given to firms to take our water opened taps on furious row.21 May 10:16 PM
New ZealandPiako River at risk of overflowingThe council is keeping a close eye on the river's water levels after recent downpours.13 May 06:30 AM
OpinionRachel StewartFighting until cows come homeCOMMENT: Dairy farmers and industry mouthpieces love to say they are environmental angels.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFreshwater reforms' impact 'minimal'Studies find major tree-planting efforts needed as well to curb greenhouse gases.08 May 04:55 AM
OpinionWater rights should be an election issueA Waterways Act that puts all water bodies in trust for future generations would be timely07 May 05:00 PM
TourismNZ's lure as the 'loneliest, loveliest land'NZ's safety and natural beauty mean overseas tourists are flocking to our parks.05 May 04:28 AM
New ZealandQ&A: The state of our rivers and lakesTwo leading scientists discuss today's report into our under-pressure rivers and lakes.27 Apr 01:35 AM
New Zealand'Damning' report: Rivers, lakes in troubleAnother major stocktake has painted a grim picture of our freshwater environment.26 Apr 11:00 PM
New Zealand8yo speaks of crash that killed Kiwi mumThe sole survivor of a crash that killed her Kiwi mum and siblings has spoken.23 Apr 05:56 PM
New ZealandMan drifts three hours on stricken vesselA night time trip hit a snag - and two boaties were left up a river without a paddle.20 Apr 06:26 PM
New ZealandBig cleanup after cyclone roars throughIt came, it was wild, and then it was over. Cyclone Cook has now passed New Zealand.14 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandOfficials defend Cyclone Cook warningsAucklanders were left wondering if the big storm was a fizzer but others felt its force.13 Apr 11:19 PM
OpinionSupport your local (water) sheriffDon't shoot the Hawke's Bay Regional Council for trying to care, writes Bruce Bisset.11 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandFreshwater report: five key findingsFive findings from a new independent stocktake of the state of our lakes and rivers.11 Apr 06:47 PM
New ZealandRotorua braces for more flooding, slipsTime to get out your gumboots and umbrellas with wet weather on the way.11 Apr 05:38 AM
New ZealandTempers flare over access to homesHundreds of angry Edgecumbe residents stormed out of a public meeting last night.08 Apr 09:36 PM
New ZealandEdgecumbe flood: Officials deny blameTrustpower's CEO says under their flooding plan nothing could have been done differently.06 Apr 09:54 PM
New ZealandDebbie's day of destruction and despairFlooding, evacuations and complete chaos - tropical storm Debbie brought it all to NZ.06 Apr 05:00 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Tongariro river erosion worries localsSome say it is a safety risk for reserve users. - Made with funding from NZ On Air06 Apr 04:40 AM
New ZealandDebbie's rain of terror, it's not over yetDevastation wreaked by ex-Cyclone Debbie sends the country into cleanup mode today.05 Apr 05:00 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Sandbags line Marton's main streetCouncil is prepared to evacuate residents if need be. Made with funding from NZ On Air.05 Apr 02:19 AM
New ZealandLive: Big wet - school evacuatedA school is being evacuated and flooding is hitting lots of areas in in the North Island.03 Apr 11:54 PM
WorldLandslide in Colombia kills 127Colombian president declares state of emergency after landslide sweeps through city.01 Apr 06:26 PM
WorldQueenslanders warned: 'Move now'Risk of flooding remains high for Queensland and northern NSW as 20,000 people evacuated.31 Mar 11:53 PM
New Zealand'Fail grade' for NZ's environmental futureNZ's economic growth is "approaching its environmental limits", a once-a-decade environmental report card says.20 Mar 07:30 PM
OpinionWhyte: River law legislative lunacyCOMMENT: Jamie Whyte feels our legislators have embarrassed themselves.19 Mar 04:19 PM
New ZealandAnger over lucrative water consent saleThe consent allows its new owner to extract 4.3 million litres of water a day until 2032.15 Mar 06:34 AM
New ZealandPlan to quit hatched before ex-MP took overIsaac Davison examines the departure of three groups from the Land and Water Forum advisory group.13 Mar 04:25 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch issuedThe skies are beginning to clear after last night's storm, but the respite may be short-lived, with thunderstorms and more heavy rain forecast for later today.11 Mar 03:05 AM
New ZealandWild weather to continueNo major damage from yesterday's storm, but there's more on the way.09 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandForest & Bird takes swipe at GovtForest and Bird says most rivers and streams are excluded from Government's plan to clean up waterways.03 Mar 05:35 PM
PoliticsMixed reaction to water-quality planSome say the Government's water-quality proposals are not ambitious enough, but others - including farmers - are cautiously optimistic.26 Feb 06:58 PM
