Lake Rotorua
Police recover body found in Lake Roturua
Police have found a body in Lake Rotorua and are working to formally identify the person.
Farmer sets tuna hinaki in lake after getting rid of algae
Spencer Kahu has been farming in the Kaikōura District since he was 14. Now he's 24 and manages two large properties and for him, sustainability, conservation and gathering kai for the whānau go hand… Audio
Search continues for missing kayaker a week after failing to return
A kayaker remains missing on Lake Rotorua after a whole week.
Catfish cull from Rotorua lakes
Children from more than 20 schools are helping to rid Rotorua's lakes of the aquatic pest, catfish.The introduced species is an environmental threat preying on small native fish, and stirring up… Audio, Gallery
Boaties urged to clean gear as pest fish found in Lake Rotorua
Boaties on Lake Rotorua are being urged to clean their gear after the discovery of the aquatic pest catfish.
Planting for posterity
More than 50 years ago Jaap and Sue Van Dorser cleared and then planted up a small section of the Awahou Stream which flows into Lake Rotorua. Over 20 years ago they were joined by another couple and… Audio, Gallery
Kayaker's body found in Lake Rotorua
The body of a kayaker who went missing yesterday has been found in Lake Rotorua.
Hydrothermal activity in Lake Rotorua
A survey of the lake floor found gas and hot water were being discharged.
Land owners sceptical about monitoring software
A group of land owners says its sceptical about whether the Overseer computer programme is the best tool to manage the clean-up of Lake Rotorua.
Rotorua farmers fear new nitrogen rules
Farmers in the Lake Rotorua catchment fear their businesses may become unprofitable when rules to help clean-up the lake are brought in. Audio
Toxic Lake Research
Research into extremely toxic cyanobacteria levels in a New Zealand lake could help clean up water supplies around the world Audio