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 ZealandLocal Focus: Hawke's Bay community may lose its water under new rulesRaupunga fears for its water supply but Government says new rules are not finalised.03 Feb 02:34 AM
EnvironmentNew testing method picks up E coli after rainfallTaranaki's rivers and streams become contaminated with bacteria after rain.02 Feb 12:21 AM
New ZealandMan in 70s dies in water incident at Waipu adding to horror summer death tollThis is the second water death today across NZ.28 Jan 08:26 AM
New ZealandMan dies in water incident in Te Puia SpringsA death in a Waikato beach town today has added to one of the worst summers in decades.28 Jan 04:18 AM
World'Situation dire': US coast guards search for 38 missing off FloridaThe accident killed at least one person and left a single known survivor.26 Jan 07:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDr Bryce Wilkinson: The train wreck that is Govt policy-makingOPINION: This year is going to be busy and difficult for the Government.26 Jan 05:00 AM
SportWhangārei's Adventure Adrenaline Park will have NZ's first full-size cable wakeboarding systemAdrenaline Adventure Park will host the NZ IWWF cable wakeboarding nationals this year.25 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelSurfs Up: Meet Hokule'a the surfing catGoing for a surf in Hawaii? Keep an eye out for this famous figure.24 Jan 01:35 AM
New ZealandPolice identify man found dead in Tauranga HarbourEmergency services were alerted yesterday morning to a body in the Tauranga Harbour.23 Jan 05:31 PM
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 ZealandWellington Water apologises for 'unpleasant smells' caused by discharging wastewater into ocean near Days Bay BeachWater quality tests have been completed, but the results are not back yet.19 Jan 10:44 PM
World'Years-long damage': Scientists warn unprecedented environment in TongaVolcanic explosion could harm Tonga's environment for years to come.19 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandRahui for Hutt River after body of missing 5-year-old foundThe boy was found in the river at 9.15pm yesterday.18 Jan 10:56 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
Travel'How fast can this thing go?' The new jet ski tour giving a new way to Sea AucklandSee Auckland in a thrilling new way with this Jetski tour.17 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Extremely lucky': Teenage boy rescued by police from Waikato RiverPolice say the teenager was 'extremely cold' when found.17 Jan 03:15 AM
New Zealand'No warning': Eruption surges sink 12 boats, smash marinaNorthland - just recovering from lockdown - takes another hit.16 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandPM reacts to Tonga eruption; Tutukaka marina evacuated after boats destroyedCyclone Cody and Tonga's volcanic eruption have combined to produce surges.16 Jan 09:09 AM
New ZealandWoman in critical condition after being pulled from water at Maraetai BeachPolice are at the scene of the rescue.15 Jan 12:03 AM
New ZealandPolice appeal for information in Whangamatā sea searchSo far emergency services searching the area have not located anyone.13 Jan 11:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandVinsen demands Three Waters debateThe Whanganui councillor is calling on the mayor to table the Three Waters memorandum.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Significant impacts', 8m waves possible as Cyclone Cody nears NZHot weather could be a recipe for disaster as dangerous waves hit eastern coastline.13 Jan 12:10 AM
New ZealandInflatable water park closes in Auckland after alleged attack on lifeguardLifeguard was patrolling the Maraetai beach water park late last night when attacked.12 Jan 02:05 AM
TravelIsland Escape: The secret spot just an hour from AucklandDon't worry if you haven't heard of this island; most Aucklanders haven't.11 Jan 04:05 PM
New ZealandBurst water main in Porirua still not fixed, water tankers on-site to assist residentsWellington Water is on-site at location of burst water main.10 Jan 08:48 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'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 ZealandPolice release update on human remains at Canterbury beachA member of the public found the remains on Leithfield Beach yesterday.06 Jan 11:18 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Unreal' - great white shark nudges boat in 4m deep Auckland waterBoaties were stunned to see a great white shark peering at them off Stillwater.06 Jan 08:56 AM
New Zealand'Unprecedented' summer drownings: 14 fatalities in holiday periodThe toll takes in every age range, water activity and ethnicity.05 Jan 08:10 PM
New ZealandNZ's shocking summer continues: Child dies after incident at waterfall beauty spotAs of this evening, there have been 28 water-related deaths across NZ.05 Jan 07:11 AM