Water
Maori call for clarity on water rights
Iwi leaders have been trying to get clarity over water rights and water ownership for decades, including as part of Treaty settlements. Waikato-Tainui chairman Rahui Papa joins Checkpoint. Audio
Regional council CEO weighs in on water debate
Should corporations pay to use - and sell - New Zealand's tap water? South Waikato District Council CEO Craig Hobbs joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
NZ's energy reliant on water resources
New Zealand has been told to manage its water resources carefully - or risk running dry.
Everyday stories, the degradation of NZ Rivers
Tina Ngata, an educator from Gisbourne, Paula Fern, a mother from Hawkes Bay and artist Sam Mahon, from North Canterbury are among a host of ordinary New Zealanders speaking out at what they say are… Audio, Gallery
More water - fewer calories
A study's found that increasing a person's water intake reduces how many calories they consume. Audio
Water conservation shake up undermines the environment - F&G
The Fish and Game Council says the Government's proposals to shake up water conservation applications is a win for the private sector but not the environment. Audio
Fish & Game criticise leniency shown to Chief Justice
Chief Justice Dame Sian Elias and her businessman husband Hugh Fletcher have been let off with a warning after their cattle were seen wading in a high country Canterbury lake. Audio
RNZ's Mihingarangi Forbes from Waitangi
Maori Issues Correspondent Mihingarangi Forbes is at Waitangi. Audio
Crowdfunding campaign to uncover Ruataniwha Dam data
A Pledge Me campaign has been launched to pay for an official information request that may shed light on a secret decision by a council to buy water from the Ruataniwha Dam.
Kaeo people fume over state of water supply
In the small Northland town of Kaeo, there's something in the water. Audio
Marc Edwards, who uncovered Flint's contaminated water supply
The researcher who blew the lid on serious lead contamination of the water supply in Flint Michigan. Audio, Gallery
Council challenges Govt to restate position on freshwater
The Northland Regional Council is calling on the government to pass a law making it clear that nobody owns freshwater. Audio
Michigan governor facing pressure over contaminated water
"I am sorry - and I will fix it." And with those words, Michigan governor Rick Snyder pledged to clean up the water supply in the city of Flint. Audio
Stoush over emergency water supplies
A stoush is brewing between Wellington City Council and the local District Health Board over who will provide hospitals with emergency water. Audio
Choosing Clean Water
Marnie Prickett is part of group touring around the country to draw attention to diminishing water quality. She is part of the Choose Clean Water tour, traveling down the east coast of both islands… Audio
North Canterbury town runs out of water
Water has been restored to homes in Hanmer Springs, after the North Canterbury town's reservoir ran dry because it could not meet demand. Audio
Drought brings economic hardship
Marlborough and Tasman are facing serious water shortages and residents are being urged to cut use. Audio
Stronger superbugs and Earth's oldest water
Dr Chris Smith with science news. How antibiotic resistant superbugs like MRSA get stronger when you treat them with the wrong drugs. Audio
Court grants urgent review of Ruataniwha Dam decision
The High Court in Wellington has granted an urgent review of the Department of Conservation's decision to grant the Ruataniwha Dam land swap.
Space Between
Space Between is a sustainable zero waste fashion design project run through Massey University. Sonia Sly meets the designers and team behind the project to look at why they're reconstructing… Audio
