“This is going to be the beginning of the end if we don’t do anything about it.”

Sixty-one lives have been lost in water-related incidents in New Zealand this year.

'Creating this pare was about honouring tradition and pushing boundaries ...'

The walk also won the Love of the Land award in October.

“I thought this was a fresh beginning ... I'm going to have to bury another child."

Ratepayers and residents preparing to build a war memorial in the Coromandel settlement.

'The true meaning of Christmas has become more profound for us – cancer has changed us.'

Rainbow crossings not pedestrian crossings, council says.

Manaia Te Wiata has been the council's group manager for business support for 30 years.

The track to the world-famous beach was badly damaged last year.

Sifa Tevita relieved himself in front of police as the 1.5-hour, 100km chase ended.

French investors are reportedly worried about time and cost blowouts on Auckland's City Rail Link project. The Waikato River is safe again from extreme arsenic levels. V/ NZ Herald

TGC to invest $100,000 in new mower after selling sheep, aiming for 40 new members.

'Understanding animal behaviour is significant in trapping pests for better outcomes.'

Starbathing is a fast-growing travel trend, thanks to NZ's dark skies.

'Clearly, it was a stupid thing to do', a judge pointed out.

Total road closures are being used in blocks to speed up the works.

Transport Minister Simeon Brown shared the announcement yesterday.

Drinking water testing has turned up slightly higher arsenic levels. Here's what to know.

Canadian company thinks it could mine for another decade, if it's allowed to expand.

Ratepayers have been asked to help replace one of three tekoteko at Memorial Reserve.

'Our people need real solutions', Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board chairman says.

Authorities have urged residents not to be alarmed.

One person was trapped and had to be rescued by firefighters.

One ambulance was sent to the incident on Kura St, Whatawhata.

The three-vehicle crash claimed one life and injured 14 others.

The Prime Minister confirmed he had been briefed on the situation.

A police spokesperson said the incident was reported just after 8.45am.

Water Services Authority head of operations Steve Taylor speaks about the reports of increased levels of arsenic in the Waikato River which feeds into water supplies.

Whangamatā swimming pool refurbishment project balloons to $430k.