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
OpinionOpinion: Is Nick Smith Minister for Magic?COMMENT: The Environment Minister's promise to make 90 per cent of rivers swimmable by 2040 is a cynical sleight of hand, writes Gen Toop from Greenpeace.24 Feb 11:58 PM
OpinionMark Dye: Waterway plan rubbishCOMMENT: The Government's plan to clean up waterways is an attempt to look as though action's being taken, when in reality nothing's happening, says Mark Dye.23 Feb 08:53 PM
New ZealandGovt sets 2040 'swimmable' rivers targetNew target would require cleaning up 10,000km of waterways at a cost of $2 billion.23 Feb 12:32 AM
BusinessPipeline opponents face off with policePolice are moving in on the Dakota Access pipeline protestors.22 Feb 10:44 PM
New ZealandGovt to announce freshwater changesBill English may lift the minimum standard for NZ's rivers and streams.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPreparing New Zealand for climate changePreparing New Zealand's water stores for a warmer climate is a major focus of new research projects just awarded more than $2 million.13 Feb 07:50 PM
New ZealandSearchers poised to look for lost hikerSearchers are poised to go into the Southern Alps for an overdue Israeli tramper.09 Feb 04:58 PM
New ZealandSewage leak turns Auckland creek blackAn east Auckland creek is full of dead fish and eels after a sewage leak caused by someone flushing wet wipes down the toilet.07 Feb 07:18 PM
New ZealandTaupo mayor on drowning: 'A tragedy'Drowning a tragedy but dam flood to remain open as an attraction, says Taupo mayor.07 Feb 12:07 AM
New ZealandSwept-away teen: Drone used in searchA drone has been used to search for a missing 19-year-old who was swept away during a night swim in the Hutt River last night.03 Feb 03:56 AM
New ZealandHighlights: Little and Turei's big speechesThese are the high points from Labour and Greens' State of the Nation speeches this afternoon.29 Jan 04:02 AM
New ZealandSwimming in a river? Be 'vigilant'Kiwis "must be vigilant" about swimming in our rivers, a freshwater scientist says, with data often showing high levels of E. coli in waterways.28 Jan 08:31 PM
New ZealandHansen standing strong in paddle sceneMAIN PIC MC270117NADSUP1.JPGStand up paddle boarder Marcus Hansen will soon be swapping the tranquil waters of Whangarei's Town Basin 27 Jan 02:08 AM
