New ZealandWoman rescued from water in NapierA woman has been rescued after getting into trouble in a Napier waterway this afternoon.11 Feb 02:01 AM
New ZealandPool closed for blessing after man diesAn east Auckland public pool will close for a blessing this afternoon, following the death of a young man at the facility yesterday.11 Feb 12:22 AM
New ZealandSurviving beached whales refloatedAll 100 of the surviving beached whales at Farewell Spit have been successfully refloated as volunteers scrambled to stop another pod swimming into shore.10 Feb 11:44 PM
New Zealand'People crying, they didn't want to leave'Emotional scenes as whale rescue volunteers sang to and even named many of the pilot whales stranded - and those refloated - on Farewell Spit.10 Feb 10:56 PM
World'I promised my wife I wouldn't die'The man who spent two hours trapped in a dam by an excavator has described how he survived in an emotional interview on the Today show.10 Feb 10:22 PM
New ZealandShark warning for whale volunteersVolunteers desperately trying to save 100 surviving whales that have beached on Farewell Spit are being warned about the risk of sharks in the water.10 Feb 09:32 PM
New ZealandFishing boat spilling oil on Otago coastA fishing boat has run aground off the sensitive Otago coast.09 Feb 07:38 PM
New ZealandGastro outbreak still affecting many elderly residentsA large number of elderly people have still not recovered from last year's campylobacter outbreak in Havelock North, the inquiry panel 09 Feb 06:00 PM
EnvironmentWatch NZH Local Focus: Erosion debate divides Taupo District CouncilThe decision to close a Taupo District Council reserve in Kinloch to cars has been revoked - as debate rages about the causes of erosion in the area. Made with funding from NZ On Air.08 Feb 11:04 PM
World'Willpower to live' saves trapped manA man was up to his nose in water after his excavator rolled into a dam and trapped him there for two hours.08 Feb 06:05 PM
New ZealandTourists' agony at Waitangi Day river tragedyThe swimmers tried to jump to safety in front of horrified witnesses.08 Feb 03:54 AM
New ZealandRescue at Omanawa FallsA man has been airlifted to hospital with moderate injuries after jumping off the top of Omanawa Falls.06 Feb 07:31 AM
New ZealandPartner of drowned woman thanks rescuersThe partner of a woman drowned when she was dragged out to sea by the mouth of a river in the northwest of the South Island has thanked 06 Feb 03:38 AM
BusinessShattered shower frightens flattersAfter hearing something shatter just before 5am, Guy Heveldt grabbed a cricket bat and crept into the hallway.06 Feb 03:04 AM
LifestyleOne Love crowd well behavedCHILL OUT: Lucy Langeluddecke, left, and Komisi Bloomfield enjoyed One Love's line-up. PHOTO/ANDREW WARNER 040217aw20bop.JPG By Sandra 05 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandLower Hutt teen died rescuing his mateThe teenager who drowned after he was swept into the flooded Hutt River on Thursday was trying to rescue his friend.04 Feb 10:19 PM
New ZealandWater rescue at Waiheke IslandPolice have responded to a boat that has raised an alarm at Hooks Bay this morning.04 Feb 09:12 PM
New ZealandYes, January's weather was that badIf you thought summer was missing in action last month, official figures released today prove it.03 Feb 03:16 AM
New ZealandPlease conserve water, Hamiltonians urgedLarge parts of Hamilton are still dealing with water shortages.02 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandSearchers focus on harbour, river mouthA young man is missing after he was last seen swimming in the swollen Hutt River last night.02 Feb 05:56 PM
New ZealandFlooding closes Wgtn, Wairarapa roadsMotorists face flooding and road closures across the Wellington and Wairarapa regions this morning.02 Feb 04:17 PM
New ZealandSave water: Hamilton main supply cutResidents are on the highest water alert level after one of its most important water mains ruptured when a large portion of the Waikato riverbank collapsed.02 Feb 02:04 AM
New ZealandEarthquakes possible cause of water contaminationEarthquakes could have contributed to the contamination of Havelock North's water.02 Feb 12:50 AM
New ZealandThe Abyss: underwater wonders need protectionThe dramatic, kilometres-deep canyons that lie hidden beneath our waves need protection from human pollution and damage, scientists say.02 Feb 12:02 AM
New ZealandSurface pond most likely source of outbreakThe Mangateretere pond was the most likely pathway by which contaminated water entered the Brookvale Rd borehead 1, the Havelock North 01 Feb 11:03 PM
WorldJellyfish invasion swamps beachIn just two months almost 23,000 people in this southeast Queensland tourist hot spot have been stung by jellyfish.01 Feb 07:03 PM
New ZealandAlgal bloom warning for Canterbury riverA health warning has been issued for a toxic algae bloom in a Canterbury river.31 Jan 09:56 PM
WorldDolphin spotted in a T-shirtWildlife experts concerned dolphin wearing a T-shirt may be in trouble.31 Jan 07:20 PM
New ZealandPregnant fiancee watches as partner diesA pregnant woman watched helplessly as rescuers tried to save her fiance after he was pulled from a Northland beach.31 Jan 07:17 PM
New ZealandWater inquiry kicks off with boresSheep faeces were the likely cause of last year's gastro outbreak, an inquiry into the contamination of the Havelock North water heard 30 Jan 04:16 PM
WorldShark attack numbers fell in 2016The number of unprovoked shark attacks across the world fell last year, in the wake of a record figure in 2015 that scientists partly put down to warmers waters created by a strong El Nino system.29 Jan 03:05 AM
New ZealandMan critical after boat hits rocksA man is in a critical condition after a boating accident in the Coromandel.29 Jan 01:08 AM
New ZealandSwimming in a river? Be 'vigilant'Kiwis "must be vigilant" about swimming in our rivers, a freshwater scientist says, with data often showing high levels of E. coli in waterways.28 Jan 08:31 PM
New ZealandHansen standing strong in paddle sceneMAIN PIC MC270117NADSUP1.JPGStand up paddle boarder Marcus Hansen will soon be swapping the tranquil waters of Whangarei's Town Basin 27 Jan 02:08 AM
