PremiumPremiumOpinionKerre McIvor: Pros and cons when the heat is onCOMMENT: Long hot summer means swimming, ice blocks - and drought and water restrictions.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'You have to survive this': New dad's fight for life after drowning scareAs he began to lose hope, Paul Gillick thought of his partner and 3-month-old daughter.07 Feb 09:42 PM
KahuLocal Focus: Kaituna Cut to be healed after 64 yearsMaketū re-diversion finishes ahead of schedule. Made with funding from NZ On Air.07 Feb 05:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandParts of Northland 3 days away from running out of waterWith no rain in sight, blunt message is: "Save any water you can."07 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPerson dies at Bay of Plenty beachThe person had earlier been pulled unresponsive from the water.07 Feb 04:33 AM
New ZealandWeather: Water and fire restrictions stretch the country as summer sizzlesMany councils have water and fire restrictions due to parched conditions.03 Feb 02:34 AM
New ZealandShocking photos reveal destruction of wetlandsNew Zealand has lost more than 90 per cent of its wetlands to development.01 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandSecond wastewater discharge into Wairarapa river this yearAlmost half a million litres of wastewater has flowed into Ruamahanga River this year.31 Jan 02:26 AM
New ZealandA third of Wellington's wastewater pipes in poor conditionWellington's poo-gate systematic of a national problem that's been neglected for too long.31 Jan 12:37 AM
New ZealandDamning report: Hutt City's woeful water pipesWellington City isn't alone in poo-gate, Hutt City Council now faces its day of reckoning.29 Jan 04:57 AM
New ZealandSwimmers beware: Toxic algae on the riseBeware of toxic algae while swimming this summer.29 Jan 04:24 AM
New ZealandApp maps water fountains and refill stations across NZNew map takes people to free water and away from plastic bottles and sugary drinks.27 Jan 04:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNative trees being sacrificed for Auckland's drinking waterWatercare says the project will improve the quality of Auckland's drinking water.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBody found in Hokitika River after man fell from rocksPolice believe it is that of the 23-year-old man who failed to surface yesterday.26 Jan 05:37 AM
New ZealandFocus: Jet Boat Crash on Kawarau RiverFocus: A commercial Go Orange jetboat has crashed on the Kawarau River near Queenstown, injuring five people. Video / James AllanWatch26 Jan 02:55 AM
New ZealandBody found in search for missing Dunedin swimmer, aged 14Police believe it is the 14-year-old, who failed to return to shore three days ago.26 Jan 01:51 AM
New ZealandJetboat crashes on Kawarau River near QueenstownThere are reports of a jetboat crash on the Kawarau River outside of Queenstown.25 Jan 09:25 PM
New ZealandTwo failures in a month: Wellington struggling with poo-mageddonSecond failed pipeline: Trucks are left to transport 1 million litres of sludge a day.24 Jan 05:06 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandManukau Harbour water quality from bad to worse - report"The Manukau has borne the brunt of Auckland's waste disposal unfairly for too long."23 Jan 05:52 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Wave goodbye to cyclone swellsHuge waves to subside just in time for the long weekend. Made with funding from NZ On Air.23 Jan 12:31 AM
New ZealandLocals lead the rescue of six stranded boaties in NorthlandLocals led the rescue operation.20 Jan 07:19 AM
New ZealandMassive waves and baking hot weather on the wayBlistering heat could tempt weak swimmers into dangerous seas today, forecaster warns.19 Jan 10:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCouncil backs 9-year-old's scheme to double Auckland's water fountainsLilah O'Leary is determined to double Auckland's water fountains by the end of the year.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPiha rescue: Six saved from strong outgoing tide"They were caught by the power of the current."16 Jan 03:15 AM
New ZealandOne person dead after boat flips at Manukau HeadsThe incident was reported just after 9pm.15 Jan 08:30 AM
New ZealandNorthland had the lowest rainfall on record for 2019, now the rest of the county is facing water restrictionsNorthland had the lowest rainfall on record for 2019, now the rest of the county is facing water restrictions.Watch14 Jan 11:08 PM
New ZealandWater restrictions in place across regions on verge of droughtWater restrictions are being put in place around the country.14 Jan 05:56 PM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentLetters: Ancient fire controls still relevantThe Northern Territory has no disastrous fires; the mosaic burnoff system is still in use.14 Jan 04:00 PM
KahuMāori water rights case aims to stop water bottlersGovt maintains that no one owns water but Maanu Paul plans to challenge that view.14 Jan 01:14 AM
PremiumPremiumEducationLetters: Swamp no place for homesIf legal action is taken against our council, guess who pays the bill.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBoat that caught fire was stolen, says witness after trio forced to swim to safetyA boat which caught fire in the Hauraki Gulf is believed to be stolen.13 Jan 03:47 AM
New ZealandThree children swept out to sea at Pātea beachA nearby swimmer saved two of the children.12 Jan 03:34 AM
New ZealandCentral Hawke's Bay towns urged to save water after mishapBusinesses shut as firefighters drive through town with megaphone to warn residents.09 Jan 11:10 PM
New ZealandProbe into Wellington's Olympic-sized wastewater spillFive million litres of wastewater spewed into the harbour. Who's accountable?07 Jan 04:50 AM
