Three of four NZ freshwater fish 'staring extinction in the face'
A new study looking at plight of native fish and land use change paints a grim picture.
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Nitrogen leaching maximums to be raised
Changing numbers on table will not increase nitrogen in waterways, councillors say
Council to defend complaint alleging race-based policy
Waikato Regional Council to defend race-based policy claim.
Two rescued from sinking car near Nelson
The pair sat on the roof of their 4x4 to escape the rising water level.
Nelson cyclist dies following crash into river
CPR was performed on the man at the scene, but he was unable to be revived.
Deadly 1863 storms some of NZ's worst
Some of New Zealand's deadliest recorded storms struck in the winter of 1863.
Whanganui River to feature in National Geographic
Mathias Svold has just spent a month photographing the Whanganui River and its people
Shrinking rivers affect trout, eels - study
Shrinking rivers are less able to support larger predatory fish like brown trout and eels.
Watchdog needed to halt freshwater decline - forum
A new commission should be created to help stop decline of our waterways, top forum says.
Lake snot-making algae now in Lake Taupo
An algae species that creates mucus-like lake snot has likely now spread to Lake Taupo.
Watch: Manawatū River floods after heavy rain
The swollen river overflowed, flooding a construction site.
Two families homeless, others isolated as logs hit East Coast bridges
Environmentalists demand end to clearfelling after logs exacerbate Tolaga Bay flooding.
Has New Zealand failed its environment?
50 years on from the Manapouri saga, NZ's laws have failed its environment, writer argues.
Gravel extractors grind neighbours' gears
Russell Roads has paid handsomely for resource consent. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Drying rivers can help drive climate change - study
Dry rivers like Canterbury's could be making a hidden contribution to climate change.
Man killed at Shotover River lost grip of rescue rope
Rafting companies said conditions were good and safety procedures were followed.
Historian hit by freak wave while researching book
He was nearing the end of three years worth of research for the book.
New Govt water plan would curb intensification
Tough measures aim to control pollution in rural waterways.
We could do with something new on regional council horizon
Whanganui should split from Horizons with the district council expanding its role
Celebrated scientist wading in on NZ's freshwater woes
Freshwater campaigner Dr Mike Joy aims to get action in new role at new university.
Rachel Stewart: Why the 'h' do they bother?
Councils have perfected pretending they're doing something meaningful about water quality
Rachel Stewart: Why the 'h' do they bother?
COMMENT: Some of dullest minds in the country found at local government tables.
Money runs dry for water quality projects
Lots of water improvement work in hand, and requests for lots more
New guidelines to help freshwater fish travel freely
New guidelines to help remove barriers to fish migrating through our rivers and streams.
Marked improvement in NZ river water quality
New data released by Land, Air, Water Aotearoa shows river quality trends are high.
Edgecumbe: 'They said it wouldn't happen again'
Edgecumbe locals are taking aim at the regional council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus Feature: Edgecumbe remembers the day the river breached
"It was chaotic... like a war zone". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Nicola Patrick: Feeling down despite swimmable target going up
Disappointment at failure to raise swimmable rivers target to 80 per cent
The lake that lost its breath
Three years after his wedding at placid Lake Tutira, Jamie Morton asks if it can be saved.
The cost of making our rivers swimmable
Lifting "swimmability" of our lakes and rivers to 78 per cent may cost $217m a year.
NZ 'a leader' on environment, Nature Conservancy says
One of the world's biggest environment groups is taking a keen interest in New Zealand.
Imported moss endangered NZ lakes
The green algae, used in fish tanks and terrariums, is a threat to our waterways.
Shotover tragedy: Guide dies after raft overturns
A rafting guide has died following an incident on the Shotover River.
Residents warned to be prepared if weather gets worse
At the moment the rain is easing, but another heavy downpour could mean trouble.