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West Coast state of emergency lifted, SH6 reopens
The region prepared for what was expected to be torrential downpours overnight.
Watch: State of emergency declared from Hokitika to Haast as West Coast weather intensifies
A heavy rain red warning is in place for Westland until Saturday morning.
Rōpū of 127 paddles from Ngāpuwaiwaha Marae to Whanganui
Te Awa Tupua whānau joined the final leg home.
Hot El Nino summer causing more algal blooms in NZ's rivers, lakes
Swimmers are urged to be on the lookout for potentially toxic algal blooms this summer.
'Nick of time': Group using plastic bottles to float down Waikato River prompt police warning
Police have renewed their warnings about lifejackets after another near-miss.
Drownings in Waikato lead to call for action
The region saw a significant increase in drownings in 2023, according to a new report.
Two double drownings in five days highlight river dangers, says coroner
Almost two years ago, two drowned in the Manawatū River. Days later, another two died.
'Brilliant man' who died rafting on Mohaka River named
Alex Scarrow had helped many in a remote community through the challenges of the cyclone.
Rafting death on Mohaka River in Hawke’s Bay
A raft tipped while going down the Mohaka River.
Opinion: Fighting fires, preventing floods - the case for a dam has never been stronger
OPINION: Gabrielle then wouldn't have caused as much damage in CHB, Tim Gilbertson argues.
The Wairoa River - when the mouth opened, it all went
Police knocked on doors to wake families to alert them to the dangers of the rising river.
Missing person named as dead man found near mouth of Mohaka River
The 19-year-old from Te Awamutu was reported missing over a month ago.
Taranaki rivers all fail long-term water monitoring tests for E. coli
The results of individual water tests during the 2022-23 season are less grim.
Council paying for 'reactive' riverbank approach
“Something needs to be done and we need to be informed."
S.S. Catherine: A luxury European cruise along the Rhône River
Wine and dine on the river line: a Uniworld experience from Burgundy to Provence.
Giving back to the community important to Ōtaki farming family
Max Lutz and his family have been heavily involved in the community.
'If in doubt, don't go out': Coastguard warns of dangers of bar crossing
“There’s three types of bars: dangerous, very dangerous and extremely dangerous."
Gold clams: Bay of Plenty launches new QR code for lake users
Meanwhile, Biosecurity NZ has committed more than $2 million to manage the clams.
Uncertainty over water reforms key theme at Wellington conference
Water industry gathers to gauge reforms proposed by incoming government.
Coromandel Peninsula gets Government boost for flood protection
More funds have been secured for Coromandel flood protection.