Freshwater
Holes in lake wall meant to keep polluted water out alarm locals
28 Jul 2025
The Ōhau channel diversion wall divides the water in Lake Rotorua from the cleaner waters of Lake Rotoiti, but large holes in the wall's side have locals sounding alarm bells.
Power company seeks to drain more from Lake Hāwea
30 Jun 2025
Lake Hāwea residents are alarmed by a power company proposal that could dramatically lower their local shoreline.
Northland man's wetland destruction leads to court order
9 Feb 2025
Northland's largest wetland has suffered significant damage to an area the size of 54 rugby fields after a landowner allowed livestock to enter, sprayed pesticides and illegally installed drains.