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
New Zealand‘Beautiful soul’ one of three teens killed in Marlborough crashThe car had five occupants, and two escaped following the crash.07 Oct 12:57 AM
New ZealandThree bodies recovered by police divers after car crashes into Marlborough riverThe car had five occupants, and two escaped following the crash.06 Oct 02:42 AM
New ZealandThree people missing after car plunges into river in MarlboroughThe car had five occupants, and only two have been accounted for.05 Oct 06:45 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelFrom Lisbon to Porto: Unforgettable experiences on a Viking Portugal River cruiseAustralian author Kathy Lette explores the Douro river on a vibrant cultural adventure.01 Oct 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelFrom dictators to dry-humoured storytellers, Bucharest draws visitors inExpect to be enraptured in the Romanian capital.28 Sep 06:00 AM
KahuClam warning: 'If it gets here, it's too late'Whanganui River iwi are working with other organisations against an invasive clam.24 Sep 03:13 AM
New ZealandRiverbank repairs post-Gabrielle taking shape in GisborneGisborne council contractors have been hard at it repairing the city's riverbanks.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMillions awarded to combat invasive gold clamThe gold clam was found in the Waikato River in May last year.18 Sep 07:09 PM
New ZealandHealth risks of eel toxins studiedWairoa invited to take part in eel consumption survey to understand food safety risks.16 Sep 01:11 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWatercare's secret $20m deal with iwi raises ratepayer concernsAuckland ratepayers stumped up an additional $20m to care for the Waikato River.04 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuRestoring rivers with community supportTairāwhiti Wai Connections offers tailored support for catchment issues.02 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMystery solved! Cause of bright orange river at Karangahake Gorge revealedSediment from an old mine is confirmed as the cause of the Ōhinemuri River's unusual hue.24 Aug 02:56 AM
New ZealandOhinemuri River turns orangeAuthorities are advising people to stay out of the Ohinemuri River as they investigate why it has turned bright orange. Video / Paeroa Towing ServicesWatch23 Aug 07:22 AM
New Zealand'Zombie fish' causing concern for Northland's longest river“We didn’t think too much of them until we started catching a lot of them."15 Aug 12:21 AM
KahuProposed change to the Marine and Coastal Areas Act a test – PetersWinston Peters lashes out at what he calls radicalised university lecturers.05 Aug 01:06 AM
KahuCollaborative approach needed for the six iwi connected to the Waikato RiverGovernment confirms its environmental commitment to Waikato River.01 Aug 06:44 PM
New ZealandOlympics 2024: Would you swim in the Seine?Chereè Kinnear takes to the streets of Paris as worry mounts over the River Seine’s water quality. Video / Chereè KinnearWatch29 Jul 06:16 PM
New ZealandHow to prevent another Cyclone Gabrielle: Bay rivers should be widened, review finds100,000 people are at risk of being evacuated if another extreme rain event is forecast.23 Jul 11:30 PM
New ZealandResidents float idea of swimming pontoon near the banks of TairuaThose in support of a pontoon say it will have positive social and economic impacts.13 Jul 08:00 PM
OlympicsKiwi triathlete thinks he can crack rival and claim Olympic goldHayden Wilde is confident of outracing Alex Yee – and the prospect of a swim in the Seine.29 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandHopes for $7m to protect Hari Hari from floodingManaging the Wanganui River is increasingly challenging.24 Jun 01:01 AM
New Zealand'Obviously deliberate': Landlords illegally piped human waste to riverside drainThe offending continued for nearly four years despite orders to stop.13 Jun 11:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThree Northland projects in line for new regional fundingAll three projects have resource consent, are construction ready.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle aftermath: Tairāwhiti residents still cut offBridge-less Tairāwhiti residents grapple with isolation amid heavy rains.23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFunding to help eradicate remaining predators of native speciesPokaiwhenua Catchment Group helps households to trap pests in their backyards.19 May 11:23 PM
