KahuHuge turnout for Hui-ā-Motu 'no surprise'Whanganui iwi travelled to Tūrangawaewae just “to be there”.22 Jan 10:28 PM
New ZealandWest Coast state of emergency lifted, SH6 reopensThe region prepared for what was expected to be torrential downpours overnight.19 Jan 10:14 PM
New ZealandWatch: State of emergency declared from Hokitika to Haast as West Coast weather intensifiesA heavy rain red warning is in place for Westland until Saturday morning.19 Jan 02:23 AM
KahuRōpū of 127 paddles from Ngāpuwaiwaha Marae to WhanganuiTe Awa Tupua whānau joined the final leg home.17 Jan 06:56 PM
New ZealandHot El Nino summer causing more algal blooms in NZ's rivers, lakesSwimmers are urged to be on the lookout for potentially toxic algal blooms this summer.13 Jan 10:23 PM
New Zealand'Nick of time': Group using plastic bottles to float down Waikato River prompt police warningPolice have renewed their warnings about lifejackets after another near-miss.05 Jan 03:34 AM
New ZealandDrownings in Waikato lead to call for actionThe region saw a significant increase in drownings in 2023, according to a new report.04 Jan 03:30 AM
New ZealandTwo double drownings in five days highlight river dangers, says coronerAlmost two years ago, two drowned in the Manawatū River. Days later, another two died.22 Dec 05:12 AM
New Zealand'Brilliant man' who died rafting on Mohaka River namedAlex Scarrow had helped many in a remote community through the challenges of the cyclone.21 Dec 02:48 AM
New ZealandRafting death on Mohaka River in Hawke’s BayA raft tipped while going down the Mohaka River.19 Dec 06:18 PM
New ZealandGovt's freshwater reform sparks backlash from 50 experts, leadersFifty experts and leaders have urged Govt against reforms of national freshwater rules.17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandState Highway 4 retreat project expected to be finished soonIt is the last major repair to be completed on Parapara Rd after the June 2015 floods.01 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Fighting fires, preventing floods - the case for a dam has never been strongerOPINION: Gabrielle then wouldn't have caused as much damage in CHB, Tim Gilbertson argues.27 Nov 09:27 PM
New ZealandThe Wairoa River - when the mouth opened, it all wentPolice knocked on doors to wake families to alert them to the dangers of the rising river.26 Nov 03:45 AM
New ZealandMissing person named as dead man found near mouth of Mohaka RiverThe 19-year-old from Te Awamutu was reported missing over a month ago.21 Nov 01:38 AM
New ZealandTaranaki rivers all fail long-term water monitoring tests for E. coliThe results of individual water tests during the 2022-23 season are less grim.18 Nov 11:40 PM
New ZealandCouncil paying for 'reactive' riverbank approach“Something needs to be done and we need to be informed."08 Nov 02:26 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelS.S. Catherine: A luxury European cruise along the Rhône RiverWine and dine on the river line: a Uniworld experience from Burgundy to Provence.03 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandGiving back to the community important to Ōtaki farming familyMax Lutz and his family have been heavily involved in the community.25 Oct 09:58 PM
New Zealand'If in doubt, don't go out': Coastguard warns of dangers of bar crossing“There’s three types of bars: dangerous, very dangerous and extremely dangerous."25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGold clams: Bay of Plenty launches new QR code for lake usersMeanwhile, Biosecurity NZ has committed more than $2 million to manage the clams.20 Oct 02:43 AM
KahuUncertainty over water reforms key theme at Wellington conferenceWater industry gathers to gauge reforms proposed by incoming government.18 Oct 05:40 PM
New ZealandCoromandel Peninsula gets Government boost for flood protectionMore funds have been secured for Coromandel flood protection.18 Oct 12:07 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRiverbank 'an eyesore for the city'One group has a plan to fix it.13 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKowhai Park fire considered suspiciousHours after the initial fire was put out, a second fire ignited further up the riverbank.11 Oct 02:24 AM
New ZealandRiverton man found dead after being swept away in riverThe 20-year-old man was swept away near the Monowai Lake Rd, in Blackmount.10 Oct 03:25 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'E. coli is spread right down the region': New data highlights biggest issues with Northland's rivers and lakesA new report highlights the biggest problems facing Northland rivers and lakes.02 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelA voyage through time: Top river cruises for a deep dive into world historyWhen history calls, set sail aboard these cruises.01 Oct 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLost council project resurfaces"If you go down there on a Saturday, it’s quite busy and it’s quite dangerous.”27 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandSwollen river traps group at Remutaka Forest Park hutA cold and wet tramping party activated a locator beacon when river levels started rising.27 Sep 03:39 AM
New ZealandHuge tracts of land retired, fenced or planted to protect Waikato riversMassive private and council efforts have gone into protecting Waikato waterways.24 Sep 09:52 PM
KahuNew strategy to be unveiled for Whanganui RiverDecision-makers will be required to pay particular regard to the new strategy.14 Sep 03:21 AM
KahuTe Arawa mobilising to beat invasive pestThe invasive clams were first found in April and originated in Asia.07 Sep 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDry horrors: Why Hawke’s Bay’s next drought could be its worstRegion needs to properly prepare for the realities ahead of it, a councillor is warning.07 Sep 06:00 PM
