New ZealandBritish ship that went aground 160-years-ago washes up at Canterbury rivermouthBuilt in 1826, the Thames was once a trading ship that sailed the globe.10 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandTasman farm 'looks more like a riverbed' after floodingThe stopbank-bursting Motueka River flattened 50 hectares of Dion McGaveston's farm.10 Jul 03:00 AM
PremiumOpinionCraig Mcilroy: Balancing flood resilience with community recreationOPINION: The project plans to expand flood storage to 550 million litres.06 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Hysterics': Pet dog Shiva swept into drains during flooding found safe 24 hours later01 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandDive company who found car with missing man’s body inside reveal steps in removal30 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandDriver gets Jeep stuck in river trying to avoid group who allegedly assaulted him13 Jun 04:27 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Opens the river': 1889 rabbit weir removed for fish passageBuilt to slow a rabbit plague, the weir was removed but a 3D digital version will remain. 30 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandHikers rescued after river floods exit in Kaimāī RangePolice urge preparation after two rescues and a death in Kaimāī Range over long weekend.21 Apr 10:38 PM
New ZealandMan missing after falling into river near Wairere Falls, Waikato Fire and Emergency NZ and LandSAR are assisting police in the search.19 Apr 05:26 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGreg Sayers: Auckland Council's proactive move a win for flood-prone KumeūOPINION: Demands for better river maintenance, local contractors lead to win in Kumeū.13 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland hit by power outages and potential flooding amid heavy rainRainfall hit 108mm at Ahipara in 12 hours overnight.04 Apr 01:35 AM
New ZealandClimate change: How heatwaves are pushing NZ’s vital estuaries to worrying extremesEstuary heatwaves can trigger catastrophic die-offs of shellfish and toxic algal blooms.30 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldBoy, 10, killed by crocodile while playing in river with his friends in IndonesiaA schoolboy was killed by a crocodile while playing in a river in Indonesia. Video / Video ElephantWatch27 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandOne dead after river jetboat incident, police investigatingThe man was in his 20s and died at the scene.21 Mar 09:47 PM
New ZealandOlympians join fight against Bay of Plenty river energy projectThe Māori landowners group proposing the project says people are jumping to conclusions.20 Mar 04:17 AM
New ZealandEmergency services rush to Canterbury river after report of boat overturning'We’re currently with two patients and are waiting for an update on their condition.'05 Mar 04:53 AM
New Zealand'Environmental and cultural crisis': Legal fight looms over Wairoa's freshwater'The degradation of these waterways is both an environmental and cultural crisis.'16 Feb 11:36 PM
New ZealandWalkout at meeting over Wairoa flood spillwayThe meeting in Wairoa confirmed Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s support for the spillway.14 Feb 01:31 AM
New Zealand16 homes in path of recommended Wairoa floodwayCrown manager and Wairoa council have endorsed a 170m-wide, 2m-deep floodway.11 Feb 12:08 AM
New ZealandVideo shows 2m sea swells building on day of Rakaia River tragedyLocal fisherman left the area two hours before high tide as swells were building.10 Feb 09:39 PM
New ZealandRakaia River quad bike death: An ‘absolute tragedy’ that ‘could have been so much worse’Locals raced to help the stricken quad bikers and one man was swept into the water. 10 Feb 12:36 AM
New ZealandWoman found dead after quad bike's river crossing ends in tragedyPolice say they were alerted at 1.05pm.08 Feb 04:03 AM
New Zealand‘Enduring legacy’: Cultural significance of 1000-Year BridgeThe 1000-Year Bridge in Gisborne is completed but not yet open to the public.20 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandToxic algae warnings for Southland riversThree warnings in place for Southland.17 Jan 02:55 AM
KahuLong-standing Whanganui organisation revived and thrivingFriends of the Whanganui River's financial position is on the up after some lean years.12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan’s body located after he failed to resurface from Waikato River dipA rahui has now been placed at Arapuni, Bulmers and Jones landings.12 Jan 12:47 AM
New ZealandWhānau disgusted after sign too small to prevent poo swimA river had been polluted by sewage from a New Plymouth shopping centre.10 Jan 05:16 AM
TravelEveryone dreams of a Nile river cruise, but does it live up to expectation?Yay or nay for the journey of a lifetime in 2025?...31 Dec 11:00 PM
New Zealand'River and alcohol don’t mix': Police issue warning about popular water activityPopular float has a dark and dangerous side.30 Dec 08:00 PM
