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
KahuRiver safety plan pushes 'behaviour change''It's not about bylaws, it's about educating people.'18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice National Dive Squad to search Waikato River for missing manThe man was reported to have jumped from Pukete Bridge on Saturday night.16 Dec 12:26 AM
New Zealand'Tragic weekend': Four water deaths in 24 hours across NZThe rise in deaths is a worry, Water Safety chief executive says.15 Dec 05:36 AM
New ZealandSearch resumes for bridge-jumper missing in Waikato RiverExtensive searches failed to locate the man, who jumped from Pukete Bridge.14 Dec 09:50 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay out of the cyclone into a droughtThe Kaweka Community Catchment Collective is staging a forum on Wednesday.09 Dec 02:53 AM
New ZealandUrgent testing under way after elevated levels of arsenic found in Akl's water supplyArsenic is a substance found in rock that can be deadly if consumed in large amounts.27 Nov 05:58 PM
New ZealandThe 50-metre channel: Will council's Wairoa River trial prevent flooding?The 50m overflow channel in the Wairoa River bar aims to improve flood management.21 Nov 11:14 PM
New ZealandMan missing in Manawatū River serving NZ Defence Force memberIwi have placed a rāhui on the river. 18 Nov 05:56 PM
TravelWhy I fell in love with the Mekong: River cruising through Cambodia and VietnamFrom temples and French architecture to shacks and fish farms, the Mekong has it all.17 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay Canoe Club: 50 years of paddling up and downstreamThe canoe club was set up for white-water canoeing and rafting in rivers.14 Nov 08:43 PM
New ZealandPōrangahau village out of limbo but questions remain over stopbank planFlood protection measures have been announced for Pōrangahau – but questions remain.14 Nov 03:49 AM
KahuCarved pou Tāne Mahuta restored by expert carvers'It’s also the knowledge that our arts are alive and well in 2024.'29 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelThis French river cruise is so good, people do it twiceSailing and savouring the best of Bordeaux in absolute style.17 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandSeal season not yet over for GisborneThe smaller seal reminded Char Tawera of a famous visitor to Gisborne over 20 years ago.15 Oct 12:37 AM
New ZealandSerious injuries after jet boat crash on South Island riverEmergency services were called to North Bank, Marlborough, about 3.30pm today.12 Oct 05:10 AM
