New ZealandNew project aims to improve VHF, cell coverage after tragic fishing deathsA new cell tower for Mahia Peninsula would cost about $1.5 million.01 Oct 12:56 AM
New ZealandOne of Auckland’s most popular beaches declared safe after sewage overflowThis morning, there was a very high illness risk for anyone swimming at the beach.28 Sep 08:40 PM
New ZealandMissing Kaikōura snorkeller found dead in water by rescue crewsThe death will be referred to the coroner.28 Sep 06:35 PM
New ZealandPlane deployed in search effort for man swept off rocks into Manukau HarbourIt has been 36 hours since the man was swept off the rocks while collecting shellfish.15 Sep 01:15 AM
New ZealandInside the Westpac rescue helicopterInside the Westpac rescue helicopter with the NZ Herald. Video / George HeardWatch14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMidnight Search for Missing Fisherman at Nine PinLast night, Papakura Coastguard volunteers along with Titirangi Volunteer Coastguard were paged at midnight to assist in the search for a fisherman reported missing off the rocks.Watch13 Sep 09:22 PM
New ZealandExperts warn shallow aquifers increase vulnerability to contamination on East CoastSurvey reveals aquifer depths of 5m-48m, raising concerns about future water availability.10 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandBody of missing Auckland boatie found in Manukau HarbourThe body was recovered by the Police National Dive Squad.29 Aug 04:26 AM
New ZealandFamily keep vigil as police divers search for missing boatie in Manukau HarbourA survivor raised the alarm after the boat sank near Puketutu Island.29 Aug 12:37 AM
New ZealandBoatie swam to shore after capsize, search resumes for one missingA survivor raised the alarm after the boat sank near Puketutu Island.27 Aug 07:55 PM
New ZealandOpinion: Seine Olympic water woes and NZ's wastewater infrastructureOPINION: Expensive work on wastewater infrastructure can result in closed beaches.26 Aug 10:41 PM
WorldKiwi captain grilled by Italian police, divers recover more bodies from superyachtThe body of tech boss Mike Lynch is reportedly among those recovered.21 Aug 06:57 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Kiwi captain of sunk superyacht 'well respected' sailorCutfield broke his silence to Italian media earlier, saying they 'didn’t see it coming'.20 Aug 11:10 PM
New ZealandKiwi lawyer's employer speaks out after tragic yacht sinkingAyla Ronald was among the 15 survivors of the Bayesian, which sank in rough seas.20 Aug 07:02 PM
World‘Forever chemicals’ found in Sydney drinking waterPossible cancer-causing chemicals at levels that exceed overseas standards.20 Aug 01:05 AM
New ZealandDangers of inner harbour swimming raised as bylaw passedThe danger of swimming in the inner harbour and how to enforce prohibiting it was raised.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWastewater discharging into Wellington bay after pipe breaksEastbourne residents are being asked to reduce their use of toilets and showers.11 Aug 03:06 AM
New ZealandLifeguards aren't babysitters: Coroner's warning after pool tragedyPool staff had acted appropriately and Ranger’s death could have been prevented.09 Aug 12:11 AM
New ZealandBrassed: Town discovers surprise contamination sourceResidents in the town should know by Friday if they can resume using the tap water.07 Aug 08:53 PM
New Zealand'Not acceptable:' Someone dies at Wellington's waterfront every 1.7 yearsBut, the city council still has to finalise funding for waterfront safety improvements.06 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandWinter swimmers warned of 'cold water shock' as mid-year drowning toll revealed'Taking on one large breath of water is enough to prove fatal.'03 Aug 08:00 PM
New ZealandWorld Drowning Prevention DayWater Safety NZ chief executive Daniel Gerrard says 'the power is in prevention'. Video / Water Safety New ZealandWatch03 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Genuine Kiwi bloke': Police name man who died on fishing trip near WhakaariHis funeral will be held in Rotorua on Friday.31 Jul 03:42 AM
New ZealandWinter water safety warning as Northland's drowning deaths climbFour drownings in Northland already double 2023 total for same time of year.29 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandWhangārei swimmers raising funds for Coastguard in Big SwimThe group are swimming 466km in a bid to raise more than $6000.26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice 'incredibly frustrated' after hoax mayday call in NorthlandEmergency services spent three hours searching for the vessel.25 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandBody found in search off Whakaari/White Island, believed to be man who went overboardPolice earlier said the missing person was one of four on the vessel.25 Jul 03:36 AM
New ZealandPerson overboard may have been missing since midnight, search under way near Whakaari/White IslandFlight radar shows a rescue helicopter traversing the area.24 Jul 07:25 PM
New ZealandWatch: Large whale capsizes boat in US, two people launched overboard"It’s kind of a miracle that I’m alive," one of the men aboard the boat said.24 Jul 09:52 AM
New Zealand'Metres from sea': Dover Samuels calls island pool fence rule too bureaucraticKaumātua Dover Samuels says the Motukawaiti Island pool is right next to the sea.19 Jul 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionKing's counsel barrister v Auckland Council over Point Wells seawall: who won?Issues from the case have wider implications: Auckland has a vast 3200km of coastline.01 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandInterislander ferry Aratere docks at Picton Harbour after groundingThe stricken Aratere ferry has docked at Picton Harbour tonight after running aground on Friday night. Video / NZ HeraldWatch23 Jun 06:57 AM
New Zealand'A mum's worst nightmare': Tributes for Kiwi surfer missing off Australian beachThe father of three hasn't been seen since Friday.12 Jun 09:04 AM
New ZealandOne person dies after coming off jet ski on remote stretch of Northland's west coastEmergency services were unable to revive the person after they came off a jet ski.09 Jun 02:12 AM
