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
New ZealandPoo-lution: Reporoa farm owner cops fine after effluent reaches streamThe owner of a dairy farm in Reporoa has been fined for illegal effluent discharges.27 Jul 08:00 PM
New ZealandReed planting helps important Paraparaumu streamPlanting set to help Wharemauku Stream performance.18 Jul 11:59 PM
New ZealandWaihī Beach: Flood issues top priorityThe local Swat team is on the job, ramping up the need for flood protection measures.26 Jun 02:56 AM
New ZealandBridge out: SH50 closure affecting business, travel in rural CHB'I'm really not impressed that my petrol bill is going to go up'.25 Jun 06:12 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWeather: What Kiwis can expect from the coming El NiñoKiwis could be feeling El Niño's influence by the end of winter. So what can we expect?22 Jun 05:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Managed retreat': Should we stop building homes on flood plains or is there a better option?After Cyclone Gabrielle, Auckland gears up to do better, writes Simon Wilson.21 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat's to be done about the William Birch Pool?What should be done with William Birch Pool?24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandStopbanks, roads and local response key factors in $941m pre-Budget cyclone reliefGovernment earmarks nearly $1 billion for cyclone recovery, announced in Hawke's Bay.14 May 05:49 AM
New ZealandBay of Plenty waterways running dirty after erosion from rainMultiple slips and erosion are washing sediment into local rivers and estuaries.09 May 04:22 AM
New ZealandClosed catchment causing chaos on Mannington Rd"It’s just ridiculous, and it's spreading."04 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLive: Whakatāne River highest in four years, BoP gorge to remain closed overnightThe Whakatāne River reaches its second warning level - farmers are urged to move stock.03 May 07:55 AM
New ZealandHorizons starting flood resilience projectsThe work in Whanganui is expected to get under way in mid-May.23 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwi ingenuity - pieces of washed-away bridge recycled for new footbridgeIt was going to cost more than $150,000. Then contractors came up with a simple solution.21 Apr 03:39 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFlood fallout: Council plots new build rules for storm-lashed areasPeople want a home they don't have to flee when dark clouds gather, says Lyall Carter.20 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandTararua District a focus of repairs for flood protectionMore than $9 million in damage done to stopbanks, spillways and drains in the district.12 Apr 03:05 AM
New ZealandWhy NZ’s rivers are flowing dramatically different to a century agoNZ's rivers flows have changed much over decades, with warming climate one likely factor.23 Mar 03:41 AM
New ZealandThe end of 'wet bum' boat rides: Temporary footbridge over Bay river toasted by communityThe bridge now provides better access options for those in the cut-off community.22 Mar 12:17 AM
New ZealandTūtaekurī River stopbanks weakened in Cyclone Gabrielle onslaught16km of stopbank on either side of one of HB's main rivers have been weakened.21 Mar 01:04 AM
New ZealandExtensive algal bloom: Health warning issued for Lake Rotoiti bayContact with the affected water could cause asthma and hay fever attacks for some people.10 Mar 03:09 AM
New Zealand'Awesome guy': Distraught mother speaks after son's body found in riverMan went missing from function and his body discovered hours later by paddleboarder.06 Feb 05:20 PM
New ZealandWhanganui swimmers advised to take care after rainfallSwimmers were reminded to look out for both seen and unseen hazards.01 Feb 04:00 PM
