Lake Ruataniwha was built as an international rowing lake and completed in 1980. It was the hydro construction boss Max Smith's personal initiative. His decision was questioned and helped him to ...

Trustworthy, accurate and reliable news stories are more important now than ever. Support our newsrooms by making a contribution. Conifers surrounding Lake Ruataniwha are to be removed by Environment ...

Proposed temporary by-law change for Lake Ruataniwha. Environment Canterbury is proposing short term navigation safety regulations for Lake Ruataniwha near Twizel to be trialled over the summer. The ...

- Environment Canterbury gives notice under its Navigation Safety Bylaws 2005 that powered craft will not be allowed on Lake Ruataniwha on all or part of the Rowing Regatta Days set out below. - South ...

One person has been airlifted to Christchurch Hospital following a water-related incident at a lake near Twizel in Canterbury. Photo / Supplied One person has been airlifted to Christchurch Hospital ...