New ZealandGreenpeace protest targets revamped Rakaia salmon statueThis year's Rakaia salmon contest will run without anyone catching fish.15 Feb 10:07 PM
New ZealandMan arrested after jumping into Hutt River to evade policeThe 36-year-old is charged with burglary of items valued under $500.04 Feb 06:54 AM
New Zealand'This isn’t about putting prices up': Rafting business merger goes to ComComThe deal would see all of Rotorua's rafting companies form a joint venture.03 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
New ZealandWhy that inviting swim could be dangerous: What to watch out for this summer25 Dec 05:00 PM
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
AgribusinessKūmara growers ready for new freshwater farm rules, industry leader saysPlans must assess freshwater risks and report to regional councils.21 Jul 11:00 PM
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
PremiumPremiumOpinionCraig 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 laterThe pet dog was sucked into the drainage system during the weekend's heavy rain event.01 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandDive company who found car with missing man’s body inside reveal steps in removal'If we ever found this one, to definitely get hold of police.'30 Jun 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Substantial' damage: Flood recovery efforts ramp up in Nelson-TasmanResidents are urged to remain cautious after weekend flooding in Nelson-Tasman.29 Jun 04:12 AM
