New Zealand'Our hearts are breaking': Boys who died in Kawerau river tragedy namedThe boys, aged 10 and 11, died while playing with friends next to the Tarawera River.17 Apr 04:01 AM
New Zealand'Hearts are breaking': Rugby club, mayor pay tribute to boys killed in KawerauThe boys, aged 10 and 12, died when a riverbank collapsed.16 Apr 08:32 PM
New ZealandKawerau river tragedy: Boys killed by collapsing bank were 10 and 11Police tried to dig the boys free with their bare hands.16 Apr 06:39 AM
New Zealand'This isn’t about putting prices up': Rafting business merger goes to ComCom03 Feb 09:32 PM
New ZealandWorkers assessing Wairoa River bar opening in new location; heavy rain warning in place for Hawke’s Bay 20 Jan 11:23 PM
TravelThe horrible history of Germany's Rhine Gorge castles"This time, he aimed right at Siebold’s throat.” 20 Jan 06:00 AM
TalanoaYoung swimmer's final two words before Waikato River claimed his lifeHis adoptive father says the Waikato River's current trapped him in a whirlpool.16 Jan 09:48 PM
WorldKoji rages through Queensland, Clermont receives record-breaking rainMajor flood warnings are in place as rivers run 'really, really high'.12 Jan 11:07 PM
Kahu'The only noise is ourselves' – inside iwi's river journeyParts of the Whanganui River are closed to other users during Tira Hoe Waka.08 Jan 10:05 PM
New ZealandSwimmers urged to check rivers for toxic algae risk this weekHawke's Bay Regional Council tracks key sites and posts alerts on its website.07 Jan 09:44 PM
New ZealandWhy that inviting swim could be dangerous: What to watch out for this summerRotorua swimmers warned of hidden hazards and health risks this summer.25 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday December 10, 2025Afternoon Headlines | Reserve Bank Governor asked to cut spending; 36-year-old man charged with murder and assault | Wednesday December 10, 2025Watch10 Dec 04:24 AM
New ZealandToxic algal bloom in Tukituki River leads to health warning'Exposure may cause skin rashes, nausea, stomach cramps, tingling and numbness.'09 Dec 10:49 PM
TravelThree rivers, six countries, an open bar and a personal butler serviceDoing it tough on a luxury 15-day river cruise.08 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandRelief after group who missed return time on river trip contact policeThe river is a popular spot for rafting and other water pursuits. 16 Nov 10:25 PM
TravelWhy these six trips are the best for food-loving travellersElevate your travels with a taste of the extraordinary. 10 Oct 10:41 PM
TravelWhat I learned sailing Egypt's Nile river at the 'wrong' time of yearEgypt is a dream destination. But what do you need to know before you go?07 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandBay of Plenty dairy farm company fined $59k for effluent spills'It cannot take a hands-off approach to the extent it did,' the judge said.29 Sep 10:46 PM
New ZealandCyclone-hit culvert rebuilt with fish ladder and repurposed materialCyclone Gabrielle destroyed the culvert that was rebuilt using fish ladder innovation. 22 Sep 03:55 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'One more time': Man with stage 4 cancer calls on council to grant his last wish to paddle his wakaThe river Jim Edwards used to love hasn’t been dredged since 2009.08 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumChristchurchWhitebait wars: Spots secured weeks before season opened, crackdown on illegal squatsThis year’s whitebaiting frenzy has drawn attention not just for the catch.07 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandTanker crash: 16,000L diesel spill recovery could take 'months''This incident has resulted in significant human and cultural costs.'03 Sep 08:49 PM
New Zealand'Something new': The beauty of Hawke's Bay's bridges, from the airRyan Jennings used drones to capture a different perspective of our roads and rivers.01 Sep 11:26 PM
New ZealandWhitebait season kicks off under sunny skies in Hawke's BayWhitebait season and our meteorological spring both began on Monday.01 Sep 01:10 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExpressway upgrade will need 600,000 tonnes of aggregate, but there's concerns it won't be local'The feeling in our sector is that there is a lot of gravel build-up in the rivers.'29 Aug 01:37 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLakeland Queen's booze application uncovers consent glitchThe council is contacting affected businesses to address consenting issues.27 Aug 12:20 AM
New Zealand'Alive or dead?': Wife's agonising wait after husband vanishes while kayakingSearchers found his kayak. That meant 'there's a human body somewhere'.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil defers water agreement with iwi until after electionsThe trust board says the decision shows a double standard on consultation.03 Aug 06:18 AM
