Lake
Calling Home: Beth Matheson in British Columbia
Hawke's Bay native Beth Matheson and her partner Mike Reed live in Penticton, at the southern end of Lake Okanagan in British Columbia, Canada, where she works as a helicopter mechanic. Beth's Calling… Audio
The real risks and health benefits of cold-water swimming
Cold-water swimmers have long been known for espousing the benefits of cold-water dips. But is it all good? New Scientist writer and ex-Antarctic biologist Alison George has investigated whether… Audio
Banking on water from the Opuha Dam
A farmer-owned earth dam near Fairlie provides reliable irrigation for 16,000 hectares of farmland in South Canterbury. It also has a seven megawatt power station that contributes to the local… Audio
Mussels on the move
Kākahi or freshwater mussels are being moved to Zealandia sanctuary in Wellington as part of an ambitious restoration project. Audio
Our Changing World for 2 August 2018
Kākahi or freshwater mussels on the move to Zealandia, Scion's green bio-based wood adhesive, and Te Papa announces international review of its natural history collections. Audio
Council and Maori to inspect illegal farm dam and lake
The Maori guardians of Poroti springs near Whangarei have been invited to inspect an illegal dam and lake created by a neighbouring farmer. Local hapu are worried the dam will reduce the flow of water… Audio
Fish & Game says cattle in high country lake a PR disaster
Fish and Game says a photo of a herd of cattle in a Canterbury high country lake, is a public relations disaster for the country's clean, green image. Audio
NZ's deepest lake
Our deepest lake is officially Lake Hauroko in Fiordland at an ear-popping 462 metres. Now some irregular depth readings are surfacing at Lake Manapouri. Neil Collinson is the Operations Manager of… Audio