New ZealandWater Safety NZ: Keep air loungers on landThe warning follows reports of two near-drownings in Australia from using the popular Christmas gifts in the water.06 Jan 03:43 AM
New ZealandWater consents draw ire of neighboursAlpine Pure last year renewed its consents with the West Coast Regional Council, and has applied to do the same with the Westland District Council.06 Jan 01:02 AM
New ZealandFirefighting pilot's fishy surpriseA fire fighting helicopter pilot had an unexpected passenger hitch a ride in his monsoon bucket on Monday.05 Jan 11:28 PM
OpinionDialogue: An environmental crisis second to noneIt is an uncontroversial fact that the state of the country's freshwater resources has for decades been moving towards ecological collapse.04 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandDairy farmers cited for non-complianceAlmost a third of Northland dairy farms are significantly non-compliant when it comes to effluent discharges and the region's top 02 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandHow to save a lifeThis week, the Herald takes a look at Kiwis who are dedicated to helping our animals. Today Jamie Morton talks to Project Jonah's Daren Glover.02 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldNZ family reeling after toddler drownsA NZ family is mourning the loss of their2-year-old girl after she tragically drowned after she was found unconscious in a backyard swimming pool.02 Jan 02:52 AM
WorldWatch: Stunt goes wrong for daredevilA daredevil who posts videos of himself jumping into pools from dangerous locations at hotels was left severely injured after his latest stunt.01 Jan 11:59 PM
WorldLandlord installs coin-operated toiletA Melbourne landlord has been blasted after a tenant revealed he had installed a coin-operated toilet, requiring tenants to pay per flush.01 Jan 05:36 PM
New ZealandScientists study struggling riversCreating "designer" ecosystems for degraded waterways could boost river restoration efforts around the country.01 Jan 03:07 AM
WorldThe water's all gone-dola!It is the second year in a row that the canals have completely dried out.30 Dec 08:40 PM
New ZealandHero uncle in swimming pool rescueUncle tells of the moment he found his 4-year-old autistic nephew floating in his neighbour's pool.30 Dec 02:42 AM
New ZealandParty-goers cause chaos on Ruby IslandAny of the drunken teens who partied on a Wanaka island yesterday could have drowned, say despairing authorities.29 Dec 10:16 PM
SportSports Performers of the Year: Why Hamish Bond and Eric Murray are our choiceHamish Bond and Eric Murray are the New Zealand Herald's athletes of the year. Andrew Alderson explains why.29 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestylePut a ring on it: A romantic proposalAimee Spicer had been waiting for an engagement ring for three years - but when she was finally given one, it wasn't what she expected.29 Dec 07:23 AM
OpinionRachel Stewart: Who will stand up to dairying?COMMENT: As we head into another sweltering Kiwi summer, the water quality of our lakes, rivers and streams will continue to disappoint and enrage.27 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldRecord rainfall closes Aussie's Uluru national parkA record amount of rainfall in Australia has closed its famous national park at Uluru in what is described as a "twice a century" weather event.27 Dec 02:02 AM
New ZealandTwo safe after boat flipsThe boat was trying to cross the Whangapoua Harbour bar.23 Dec 10:34 PM
New ZealandKiwis get creative to beat the heatAs summer starts to heat up, Kiwis are getting creative in a bid to stay cool.22 Dec 07:43 PM
New ZealandWatch: Leopard seal extends vacationA large leopard seal seems to have made its home in the waters of Auckland harbour.20 Dec 06:23 PM
New ZealandClean rivers campaign ramps upA grassroots environment group is ramping up a lobbying campaign for more stringent "bottom line" rules around freshwater quality.18 Dec 06:09 AM
New ZealandScientists studying Kaikoura tsunami need your helpScientists are still trying to understand the strange tsunami activity that occurred in last month's 7.8 Kaikoura Earthquake - and have called upon people to help them.18 Dec 01:31 AM
New ZealandSearch for Piha swimmer called offThe man in his mid 20s disappeared near Lion Rock just after 6pm last night.18 Dec 12:46 AM
New ZealandLOTR actor slams 'clean, green' NZ imageA Lord of the Rings actor who now works as a tour guide operator has slammed New Zealand's "clean, green" image.17 Dec 09:32 PM
WorldChina to return seized US droneChina is to return a US Navy underwater drone after its military scooped up the submersible in the South China Sea.17 Dec 08:33 PM
New ZealandMultiple rescues at North Island beachesA man came close to drowning before being rescued by members of the public in what has been a dramatic day at the country's beaches.17 Dec 03:53 AM
New ZealandOrca and dolphins visit WellingtonA stunning summer's day in Wellington has attracted some aquatic visitors to the coastline, with locals spotting orcas and dolphins.15 Dec 10:54 PM
New ZealandYoung woman drowns at beachA woman in her early twenties has drowned and two children have been rescued after getting into trouble in the water on Ninety Mile Beach.14 Dec 03:28 AM
New ZealandMelting continent's far-reaching effectsChanges taking place in Antarctica are significant another to influence those on the other side of the planet, new research co-authored by a Kiwi scientist has found.14 Dec 03:14 AM
EnvironmentFarmer to trial new hazelnut varietiesRotorua farmer Alison Bentley has been awarded $50,000 to trial two new hazelnut varieties not currently grown commercially in New 13 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandWater supply inquiry retiresA government inquiry chairman has thanked two councils for their efforts which resulted in Hawke's Bay Regional Council dropping its 13 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandContamination cause focus after prosecution droppedHastings Mayor Lawrence Yule says without a prosecution, councils can focus on finding the cause of the Havelock North water contamination13 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandVicious voracious invader out in forceIt is hard to gauge the size of the Asian paddle crab invasion at Ngunguru as they are so aggressive and territorial they won't share 13 Dec 12:30 AM
