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
New ZealandFocus: Auckland residents living in fear of next floodMore torrential rain Wednesday morning brought more flooding to Auckland residents, with many saying they have had enough and want the Council to take accountability. Video / NZ HeraldWatch01 Feb 01:05 AM
New ZealandBody found in Wairoa River believed to be missing fishermanThe man had been missing since Wednesday when the dinghy he was in capsized.03 Dec 08:43 PM
PremiumPremiumInfrastructure reportThree Waters 'the right thing to do’ - Grant RobertsonGovernment will press ahead with plans for co-governance in Three Waters reforms.21 Nov 03:59 PM
KahuTe Awa Tupua: Whanganui at the confluence of global trendsOPINION: The sacred river can ensure intergenerational prosperity for the region.16 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionBryce Edwards: Was Govt's climate plan watered down by lobbying?ANALYSIS: Was last week's major climate change announcement a case of vested interests?27 May 02:56 AM
New ZealandPumped storage: A game-changer for NZ's electricity needs?New Zealand runs into problems when lake levels are low.15 May 05:00 PM
KahuWhanganui River iwi hit back at Horizons councillor's claims'There is global interest in Te Awa Tupua and what iwi are trying to achieve in Whanganui'06 May 05:00 PM
EnvironmentCollaboration the key to curbing invasive fishThe project aims to fill knowledge gaps to assist in managing koi numbers05 Apr 02:20 AM
TravelLonely Planet shares 5 of Europe's best train journeysDitch the crowded airports and tiny plane windows for the magical world of train travel.29 Mar 12:31 AM
New ZealandGisborne floods: Work begins to clear roads, Kiri Allan assesses the damageMinister for Emergency Management Kiri Allan has arrived in the region.23 Mar 11:20 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNo legs? No sweat - Amputation no setback for great NZ outdoorsmanFlesh-eating bug cost Ross Millichamp his legs, Kurt Bayer reports.22 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Big tractor saves little birdsHawke's Bay's riverbed management is a rare win-win for industry and the environment.06 Mar 03:27 AM
New Zealand'Great relief': Buller mayor says they've escaped the worst, Kiri Allan praises responseParts of the Westland district recorded more than a metre of rain in three days.05 Feb 02:28 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I'll never forget you': Hero saves drowning familyA man who had been watching some swimmers heroically saves four from drowning in a rip.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFifteen rescued from West Coast floodwaters, emergency services keeping close eye on river levelsAbout 100 people are staying at emergency operations centres on the West Coast.04 Feb 08:25 AM
New ZealandAuckland gets consent to draw more water from Waikato RiverWatercare now has consent for 300 million litres of water a day from the river year-round.21 Jan 06:25 PM
New Zealand'National disgrace': Deadly December drags last year's drowning toll up as high as 2020Findings show Māori and men are over-represented in the statistics.17 Jan 11:05 PM
New Zealand'Savage on my soul': Dad loses two boys in drowning - his heartbreaking messageA lifelong boatie, Chris Wakelin has never returned to the sea since his sons drowned.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHorror holiday period the deadliest for drownings in 25 yearsIt's been the deadliest holiday period in New Zealand waters in nearly 25 years.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolute alarm bells': Worst Summer for drownings so far since 2015There have been 22 drownings across the country for the period.03 Jan 10:15 PM
New ZealandSuspected drownings: Shock after two water incidents in just a few hoursOne investigation is underway, while search for 18-year-old man continues.23 Dec 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumTravel2022 Travel: World's best river cruises from Europe to the AmazonDo ocean cruises' crowds and potential big waves leave you cold? Consider river cruising.12 Dec 03:14 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Beware the 'frisky' cows of Hawke's BayHawke's Bay Regional Council reviewing use of 1600ha of flood-control land.20 Nov 09:44 PM
New ZealandRāhui placed on Waiwhakaiho River after death of personPolice said the body was found near the Waiwhakaiho River mouth at 9.30pm.13 Nov 06:22 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Too much of a good thing in our riversA $6 million project is extracting excess Central Hawke's Bay river gravel for industry.07 Oct 01:12 AM
