Often claims of superhuman feats on the sports field amount to media hyperbole.

A local politician says a popular diving spot on Auckland's North Shore should not be closed down despite the death of a teenage diver.

We've told the Government, 'Guys, you need a bigger toolbox and you need to think about economic instruments'," says Alastair Bisley, chairman of the Land and Water Forum, talking about what is required to resolve the issue of water quality

Water is one thing NZ has plenty of. So why don't we manage it better - for the economy and the environment? Nick Smith* reports.

Nick Smith has called for NZ to improve its fresh water management after a report found almost a third of lakes have poor water quality.

While the weather is predicted to be perfect for taking to the water this long weekend, people are being warned that the sea can be particularly dangerous at this time of year.

Alcohol has become so affordable that it is cheaper than bottled water and approaching the price of milk, says a study made public today.

Hundreds of thousands of households have been charged the higher rate of GST for goods supplied before the GST rise took place.

A burst water main in Wellington central city has been repaired after creating a spectacular geyser this afternoon.

Tests revealing faultlines along the proposed route of a hydro-electric tunnel on Canterbury's Waitaki River have sparked a redesign of the power project.