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
New ZealandLocal Focus: Mayor says infrastructure not to blame for water issuesKawerau mayor believes infrastructure isn't the issue. Made with funding from NZ On Air.07 Jan 04:29 AM
New ZealandKawerau residents boiling water for next three days at leastThe first retest results have come back clear today.04 Jan 11:48 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Bay Groms helping kids get surf smartThree local dads are 'wicked role models'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.03 Jan 08:36 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChildren saved from potentially 'deadly' lakeLake Rotorua is unpredictable and potentially deadly, warn long-term visitors.02 Jan 05:36 PM
New ZealandHomunga Bay rescue: Coastguard tows boat to safety amid massive chopThere was a "massive amount of chop" making the search for the small boat difficult.02 Jan 05:39 AM
New ZealandBest of 2019: Beached monster manta ray stuns scientistsScientists have travelled to the Far North after the sea surrendered a 4.3m manta ray..02 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandReport reveals Wellington Water flailing in a sea of redMissed targets, a backlog of leaks, in need of cash, and now a collapsed wastewater pipe.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice name person who drowned on Christmas Day at Kai Iwi LakesHe was found unresponsive in the water at the Kai Iwi Lakes near Omamari.29 Dec 08:36 PM
New ZealandFight to save drowned woman's life: 'He did CPR for half an hour'Tragedy played out over VHF radio.28 Dec 08:27 AM
New ZealandOur grim toll: Drowning deaths reach four in three daysThe water is incredibly inviting and incredibly unforgiving, water safety boss says.28 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandDrowning tragedy: 'It all happened so fast'A splash in the surf ended in heartbreak.27 Dec 08:46 AM
KahuLocal Focus: The lake getting weiredSaving Whakakī, the lake that's sometimes an estuary. Made with Funding from NZ On Air.26 Dec 09:46 PM
New ZealandChristmas Day water chaos: Sharks, orca sightings close Auckland beachesSeveral paddleboarders reported seeing 2m-long shark close to shore.25 Dec 05:07 PM
New ZealandThree rescued from sinking boat off Canterbury coastThree rescued after boat in distress near Christchurch late last night.21 Dec 05:50 PM
New ZealandSwimming ban: Sewage keeps flowing into Wellington harbourLocal iwi have placed a rāhui on the entire Wellington harbour.21 Dec 01:59 AM
New ZealandNapier draws up plans to fix dirty water woes in worst affected areas of cityResidents of one Napier suburb in particular have "really, really struggled". Here's why.20 Dec 03:25 AM
New ZealandAmazing rescue: Mum swept down river while son, 6, walks 2km for helpBoy, 6, found walking on highway at 2am. Mum found hours later on beach near river mouth.13 Dec 10:36 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessThree decades of milk processing at Fonterra Kauri siteFonterra Kauri has been processing milk from Northland farmers for 30 years.12 Dec 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsOutlook rosy down on the farmStock prices hold despite lack of support from banks and threat of potential regulations.11 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldClimate Change: Greenland ice melt is 'accelerating fast'Greenland is now shedding more than seven times as much ice each year.11 Dec 01:32 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsUnited: We want the port, say Northland's elected leadersKaipara mayor Jason Smith: "There is nothing stronger than an idea whose time has come."09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPiha lifeguard training turns real after fisherman swept off rocksThe lifeguards managed to save the fisherman's life at Piha on Sunday morning.08 Dec 03:25 AM
