New ZealandScientist slams regional council over water qualityResearcher slams regional council, which says it is addressing issues in the catchment.14 Oct 10:02 PM
New ZealandThe death of a lake: 'We fix it or rename it Lake Horror-whenua'Looking for clarity in the murk of a polluted lake. Made with funding from NZ On Air.13 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Govt dicing with Maori powerCOMMENT: Govt is taking a more controlling approach to engagement with the treaty partner.12 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuWater bottling from Hamurana Springs approvedNgāti Rangiwewehi has been granted a consent through till September 2033.08 Oct 06:00 PM
New ZealandFive-year plan: Better water quality promisedNew rules will be in place by 2020 to stop the degradation of freshwater quality.08 Oct 05:16 AM
New ZealandEfforts to sell aquifers to overseas buyers 'very disturbing' - PMPM slams previous govt's efforts to promote pristine aquifers for bottled water exports.08 Oct 04:41 AM
BDBDBusinessGovt promises better freshwater quality within five yearsThe commitment also includes a new deal for Māori on water rights.07 Oct 11:13 PM
New ZealandForeign water bottlers 'actively' sought by GovernmentGovernment officials helped broker a deal with Chinese buyers in the Bay of Plenty.07 Oct 06:32 AM
EnvironmentOverall improvement in many facets of freshwaterMixed results in 10-year trend for region waterways.06 Oct 04:00 AM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Drums of water war echoing in pipelineCOMMENT: Minister's lack of action on vital resource letting council dig in defences.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCould traces of Roundup be in a key source of New Zealand's drinking water?An expert expects some Roundup to "definitely" be found in groundwater.02 Oct 03:28 AM
EnvironmentToday set aside to ponder cruel existence of farmed animalsSince human civilisation began, we have lost 83 per cent of all wild animals.01 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandToo polluted to swim - swimmers warned off Whanganui coastal streamsThree streams that children love to play in at Whanganui beaches are unsafe for swimming.01 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandTraces of plastics chemical detected in Wellington aquiferChemical found in plastic detected in tests on Hutt City aquifer.01 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldCanada's legendary Ogopogo lake monster surfacesNew footage of Canada's answer to the Loch Ness monster has emerged.29 Sep 08:45 PM
KahuAerial drops of 1080 opposed by those living nearbyResidents say they understand that the science. Made with funding from NZ On Air.27 Sep 04:00 AM
BusinessA sports drink for hipsters? It's low sugar, vegan and gluten freeHypotonic sports drink developed. Made with funding from NZ On Air.27 Sep 12:00 AM
KahuPeek inside Paeroa's treasure troveInside the tattoo studio, museum, gallery and dispensary. Made with funding from NZ On Air25 Sep 10:00 PM
EnvironmentBio fertiliser: Is the proof in the pasture?Growing green pasture with biological matter. Made with funding from NZ On Air.23 Sep 11:04 PM
OpinionMike Joy: Clean, green NZ? Yeah, nah!COMMENT: No country in the developed world is trashing its rivers as fast as we are.23 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionComment: Why business confidence has fallenCOMMENT: We are clearly experiencing management by an unwieldy committee, says Paul Glass.23 Sep 12:00 AM
WorldCrazy finding after octopus takes MDMAScientists gave MDMA to octopuses and the "expected" results reveal hidden link to humans.21 Sep 05:26 AM
New Zealand$1.2b sewer tunnel causing a stinkWatercare boss says it's priority is to customers and setting minimum water prices.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandThree 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.09 Sep 10:00 PM
WorldBoom set to corral ocean's plastic rubbishFloating rubbish collector creator hopes to clean up Pacific Ocean's garbage island.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCourt orders halt to 1080 drop in Hunua RangesAuckland Council had already begun pre-feed drop, despite being aware of the application.09 Sep 02:17 AM
CompaniesThe 600m-long machine cleaning up plastic from the Pacific OceanThe floating boom was being towed from San Francisco to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.08 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi farmer drank contaminated water for 40 years. How much toxin is in his blood?Ohakea residents have blood tested for toxic substance from firefighting foam.08 Sep 08:00 PM
EnvironmentRaglan residents unhappy with stormwater upgradeModern stormwater systems wanted to protect environment. Made with funding from NZ On Air07 Sep 09:43 PM
New ZealandU-turn on controversial Waimea DamA new funding model will allow the dam to go ahead.06 Sep 08:26 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay experiences chaotic weatherRegion has taken a soaking with howling winds expected to rise to severe gales.06 Sep 03:16 AM
New ZealandPressure taken off struggling Napier wastewater systemPressure taken off struggling Napier wastewater system06 Sep 02:01 AM
OpinionAndrew Curtis: Give a dam or it's see you later, irrigatorCOMMENT: Rejection of Tasman District's dam shows water storage is in a crisis.04 Sep 05:00 PM
