New ZealandWaipā mayor updates community following flood destruction across districtAn update from Mayor Mike Pettit and Deputy Mayor Jo Davies-Colley on the flooding impacts in Pirongia and Te Pahu following the severe weather. Video / Waipā District CouncilWatch14 Feb 12:41 AM
New ZealandFlooding causes road closures and a high running Waipa River in ŌtorohangaFlooding overnight caused road closures and a high running Waipa River in Ōtorohanga. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 Feb 11:33 PM
Herald NOW'Wellington Water was a disastrous organisation': former councillorFormer councillor Fleur Fitzsimons called Wellington Water a deeply problematic organisation. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch11 Feb 06:58 PM
Herald NOWChristchurch's big pong: Why the Bromley wastewater plant is stinking out the cityA nasty odour has infiltrated one of New Zealand’s biggest cities, Jazlyn Whales reports. Video/ Ryan Bridge TodayWatch01 Feb 06:36 PM
Herald NOWInvestigation into Akaroa boat capsizing begins2000 litres of fuel has leaked into the marine reserve after the catamaran grounded just off the Akaroa Heads. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch01 Feb 06:10 PM
SailingNorthland woman makes history as part of first all-female crew to sail around the worldThe Famous Project CIC write themselves into the history books completing the Jules Verne Trophy. Video / worldsailingWatch01 Feb 02:07 AM
New ZealandAkaroa tourist boat capsizes with 41 onboardA tourist boat has capsized off Akaroa this afternoon, prompting the evacuation of dozens of passengers.Watch31 Jan 01:32 AM
New ZealandKelly Slater to headline elite golf club lunch to save surf lifesaving baseOnly 100 guests will attend the once-in-a-lifetime Te Arai Links event.29 Jan 12:00 AM
WorldAre global shark attacks on the rise, and where do most cases occur?After a number of attacks in Australia, we look at the data across the globe.20 Jan 10:00 PM
WorldBoy, 12, fights for life after 'devastating' Sydney Harbour shark attackThe talented football player had been swimming with friends before the attack.20 Jan 05:50 AM
New ZealandSurge in paddleboarders caught without lifejacketsNew paddleboard owners are more unlikely to know the rules, he harbourmaster says.19 Jan 05:00 PM
WorldMan critical after shark attack in Manly, the third at a Sydney beach in two daysAuthorities warn warm water, rain and late swims are driving shark activity.19 Jan 04:58 PM
New ZealandWater emergency at Coromandel beach: Man dies despite rescue effortsEmergency services were called to Hāhei Beach at 3.23pm this afternoon.19 Jan 05:13 AM
New ZealandRāhui placed at Te Puia hot pool after man dies in geothermal watersAbout 60 iwi, whānau and staff gathered this morning as the rāhui was placed.19 Jan 04:00 AM
World'Confronting': Grim new details after shark attack leaves Sydney 12yo fighting for lifeThe boy sustained critical injuries to his legs.19 Jan 02:51 AM
New ZealandMan dies in geothermal area in Rotorua in ‘water-related incident’Emergency services were called to Whakarewarewa last night at 9.40.18 Jan 10:16 PM
New ZealandOne hospitalised after water-related activity at Red BeachEmergency services were also called to Kai Iwi Lakes, Northland, about an hour later.17 Jan 07:23 AM
TalanoaYoung swimmer's final two words before Waikato River claimed his lifeHis adoptive father says the Waikato River's current trapped him in a whirlpool.16 Jan 09:48 PM
New Zealand'Happy-go-lucky' dad was turning his life around before beach tragedyHe and his cousin were pulled unresponsive from the water at Ripirō Beach on January 3.15 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘If in doubt, stay out’: Lifeguards save kayaker, then teach beach safetyA kayaker in trouble was fortunate the Surf Life Saving team turned up for training.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Tuesday, January 13, 2026Morning Headlines | Water Safety NZ alarmed by deaths and Government Agency concerned over Māori unemployment | Tuesday, January 13, 2026Watch12 Jan 07:48 PM
New Zealand'Cherished' baby girl dies days after near-drowning in home pool Laylah-Mae Thompson was rushed to hospital on January 7 after falling into the pool.12 Jan 06:10 PM
New Zealand‘They didn't want to become a statistic’: Stricken men's life-saving plea after conditions worsenThey had paddled to Spencer Island earlier in the day in a kayak and a small inflatable.12 Jan 04:51 PM
New ZealandTauranga man dies in Poripori water hole incidentThe person is the second local to die at the swimming spot in as many summers.12 Jan 05:28 AM
New ZealandBody found after man fails to return from swim in Rotorua lakeThe death comes amid multiple weekend water tragedies across New Zealand.11 Jan 10:42 PM
New ZealandHelicopters over Poripori Water Holes as crews attend fatal drowning incidentHelicopters fly over Poripori Water Holes as crews attend fatal drowning incident in the Bay of Plenty. Video / SuppliedWatch10 Jan 03:24 AM
