New ZealandSearch for skydiving victim Tyler Nii suspendedNo sign of missing skydiver after final phase of Lake Wakatipu sonar search.24 Jan 01:03 AM
MotorsportLuptons hot favourites in hydroplane seriesThe Lupton clan from Waverley is set to dominate upcoming hydroplane series23 Jan 11:43 PM
New ZealandReciting mantras helped lost diver surviveGood diving gear, 100kg of bodyweight and mind techniques helped lost diver survive.23 Jan 05:06 AM
New ZealandChristchurch water may be chlorinatedSome of the city's wells are vulnerable to contamination, particularly in heavy rain.23 Jan 01:44 AM
TravelBest beaches: Opito BayOpito Bay: snorkelling, diving, boating, fishing, shellfish hunting, picnicking, paddling18 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Stupid' tap signs confusing - councillorMayor clarifies perplexing signs at Woodville water source.17 Jan 09:30 PM
New Zealand'Long, stringy, stingy thingy' leaves man with itchSting stays in your togs, so wash them thoroughly.17 Jan 08:54 PM
New ZealandNZ soft drinks higher in sugar, research findsSoft drinks here have on average 1.5 times as much sugar as in other countries.16 Jan 02:15 AM
New ZealandOverworked lifeguards 'limping off beach'Volunteer lifeguards hailed after dozens of surf rescues over the weekend.15 Jan 04:03 AM
New ZealandRip re-think: What we didn't know about deadly currentsA study at Mt Maunganui beach suggests rip currents are far more complex than we think.14 Jan 07:30 PM
New ZealandWhat's happening to our lakes and rivers?Ecologist Russell Death paints the big picture on the state of our rivers and lakes.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSearch for teen feared swept down riverA boy in his teens is believed to have been swept away in the Rangitikei River.14 Jan 07:38 AM
New Zealand'One minute you're safe... next minute someone is drowning'Twice as many Aucklanders drowned in preventable tragedies last year than in 2016.14 Jan 05:01 AM
New ZealandWater runs red at popular beach fountainBeachgoers were met by a strange sight at one of Auckland's most popular beaches today.13 Jan 08:58 AM
New ZealandDozens of swimmers rescued at Auckland beachesDozens of people were rescued and treated at Auckland's west coast beaches today.13 Jan 07:30 AM
New ZealandSo you want to get out on the waterIt is all around us and this season is the best time to enjoy it.12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRecord marine heatwave to 'energise' coming stormRecord "marine heatwave" could fuel a low-pressure system forecast to hit NZ next week.12 Jan 01:32 AM
New ZealandShark attack survivor faces fear: 'They limit, you know, the death thing'Stroke scare nudges 63-year-old to face predators decades after surfing drama.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSkydiving tragedy: 'Bloomin' lucky' icy lake rescuePilot and farmer say team effort led to pulling downed skydiver from water.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTorrential rain intensifies on West CoastTorrential downpour on the West Coast is expected to peak about 4am.11 Jan 05:48 AM
New ZealandLake plunge: Skydiving pair were last to leave planeNZONE director dismissed a parachute malfunction as the potential cause of the crash.11 Jan 02:24 AM
New ZealandDead zones: How our oceans are losing their breathThey're called dead zones - patches of water that kill life - and NZ isn't immune to them.11 Jan 12:53 AM
New ZealandForeign man dies after skydiving accidentMore than 20 rescue vessels scoured Lake Wakatipu in vain hunt for skydiver.10 Jan 10:03 PM
New ZealandBrave woman missing after trying to save childA mother is believed to have drowned at Haumoana Beach in Hawke's Bay.09 Jan 06:55 AM
New ZealandNZ's 'bad' lakes: Where you should avoidScientists have begun a sprawling health check of hundreds of New Zealand lakes.09 Jan 03:49 AM
New ZealandToxic algae risk gone from Hutt riversThe algae was at a level that could have been fatal for swimmers if they swallowed it.08 Jan 03:23 AM
EntertainmentStraight couple crowned queens at Vinegar HillA straight couple have been crowned 'Queens' at a Vinegar Hill camp in Hunterville.07 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandLake, river pollution key concern of KiwisA survey has revealed river and lake pollution is the second highest concern of Kiwis07 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandThousands without power three days after stormThousands are still without power - and one Franklin man isn't happy about the wait.06 Jan 10:26 PM
New ZealandClean-up begins in Kaiaua after storm floodingThe clean-up has begun in storm-ravaged Kaiaua.06 Jan 01:29 AM
New ZealandWatch: NZ teen films dolphins, 'it was amazing'The Kerkhof family were out fishing when they came across a pod of about 20 bottlenoses.06 Jan 01:24 AM
New ZealandUK couple shocked by New Zealand spray cultureThe United Kingdom is much greener than New Zealand, two visitors say.05 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandStudy predicts the fate of our oceansWhat will happen to NZ's oceans in the future? A cutting-edge model will soon tell us.02 Jan 10:25 PM
New ZealandTakapuna Beach given all-clearOverflow from stormwater drain at Takapuna deemed to be low risk to swimmers.02 Jan 04:00 PM