New ZealandTe Arai bridge repair reconnects Manutūkē communitySix-month wait over as $55,000 repair completed.06 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: Atmospheric rivers explainedThey’ve powered some of our biggest deluges so what are “atmospheric rivers”. Video / Ben Dickens and Chereè KinnearWatch16 Apr 12:57 AM
TravelNine of the best tips for a European river cruise, by a passionate river cruiserTake it from a cruise expert, these are the best hacks for first-time river cruisers.14 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland set for wet end to week as West Coast prepares for 57-hr delugeWest Coast officials say they are apprehensive but prepared for the incoming rain.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Atmospheric river' may bring more than a month's rain in three daysMetService issues a raft of new weather watches and warnings ahead of a big rain-maker.07 Apr 11:52 PM
New ZealandHelicopter needed to airlift victim after Rangitīkei River accidentThe victim was flown to Palmerston North Regional Hospital.06 Apr 04:30 AM
New ZealandWhanganui Weather: What to expect this weekIt is expected to be drier than normal for the first half of April.01 Apr 12:52 AM
New ZealandWhānau-run business provides authentic Whanganui River adventuresAn inter-generational adventure business on the Whanganui River is booming.27 Mar 02:00 AM
TravelThe sobering yet sublime experience of an Eastern European river cruiseWhere conquest and survival are on full show and history flows as freely as the river.24 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandEcan U-turn after farmer outcry over dying fish“We’re aware of the community’s frustration regarding the recent fish strandings."22 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandMore than 3500 eels found dead in stream: Second mass death this yearIt was a shock to see so many elvers dead.20 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'They’re all gone': Farmers say fish dying in Ashburton creek'Endless amounts of dead eels, freshwater crayfish and fish' found.19 Mar 08:56 PM
New Zealand'I am not going anywhere': Southland residents forced from homes due to erosionBluecliffs has been under a state of emergency for a month due to ongoing erosion.08 Mar 07:29 AM
EnvironmentFish-tery: Unexplained mass fish deaths in WhanganuiDOC calls for the public's help after reports of dead fish, including endangered species.24 Feb 03:34 AM
New ZealandOne million cubic metres of sediment as Waiho River shifts - againA river threatening the Franz Josef sewerage ponds has suddenly changed its course.19 Feb 08:19 PM
New Zealand'We’re not going to mess around': Waiho River shift threatens Franz Josef 'poo ponds'Council keeping a close eye on the weather forecasts and projected rainfalls.14 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandMighty row over large-scale housing development in quiet river valley"They don't want the river or the haven to be harmed."14 Feb 05:30 AM
New ZealandInvestigations underway following Clarence River rafting death, police confirm commercial company involvedThe river runs through the Kaikōura Ranges in the South Island.12 Feb 07:39 PM
New Zealand3 metres eroded in 1 day: Southland town in state of emergencyThe community of Bluecliffs lost about three metres of land in a day this week.09 Feb 08:30 AM
New ZealandSouthland community state of emergency declared, threats to life and homesHeavy rain and sea swell has caused increased erosion at Bluecliffs.08 Feb 01:16 AM
New Zealand'The river will do what it will do': Engineers to assess shifted WaihoA full assessment of the river's shift into the Tatare will be done on February 8-9.01 Feb 02:43 AM
New Zealand'Our cultural value is immeasurable': City bridge installations mooted"A city that is proud of the heritage of mana whenua will attract more tourism."23 Jan 11:00 PM
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
