New ZealandQuake victims urged to dig own toiletsA further public health message has been issued for quake affected communities.16 Nov 09:50 PM
New ZealandA picture of devastationNew aerial photos show there is much work to be done after Monday's 7.8 quake.15 Nov 10:38 PM
New ZealandKaikoura running out of drinking waterVital supplies are being flown in as Kaikoura has less than 24 hours of drinking water left.15 Nov 06:32 AM
New ZealandSchools close, exams disrupted due to floodingA number of schools have been closed due to flooding, affecting some students due to sit exams after afternoon.15 Nov 01:24 AM
New Zealand'Take tsunami sirens seriously'JS141116NADQUAKE115.JPG A planned surf lesson for a group of international students at Sandy Bay went ahead yesterday after instructors 14 Nov 06:00 PM
PropertyHistoric homestead collapsesA historic homestead is in tatters and the four other properties on a north Canterbury sheep and beef farm were damaged in today's 14 Nov 06:26 AM
New ZealandSearch on for Clarence River kayakersA search is underway for six kayakers after kayaks and other gear was found abandoned on the flooded Clarence River just before 5pm. A 14 Nov 04:32 AM
New ZealandEarthquake: what you need to knowWhat you need to know about the earthquake and tsunami and what people in the above coastal areas should do.14 Nov 03:12 AM
New ZealandWaiau: Damage throughout town variesSez Nathan and her family watched as the walls of their Waiau home crumbled around them in the early hours of this morning.13 Nov 09:44 PM
New ZealandDog suffers five nights on cliff with broken legAfter five long nights on a cliff edge suffering a broken leg and severe dehydration, cocker spaniel Bluey will soon be home with 13 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Unwelcoming party' thrown for oil companiesThe Wellington community took to the water in kayaks and held banners onshore today, to throw an "unwelcoming party" for oil companies 12 Nov 11:51 PM
KahuWhangarei to haka for Standing RockJS111116NADHAKA022.JPG Kate Hei and Huhana Lyndon are calling for people to come together to perform a haka in support of a Native 12 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandDivers to clean up Wellington HarbourWhat's lurking beneath the surface in the Wellington Harbour?10 Nov 11:22 PM
New ZealandVandals repaint beaconAuthorites have let strip over the vandalism of a local landmark. Unimpressed local maritime staff say the dab hands who repainted 09 Nov 08:06 PM
New ZealandGastro outbreak numbers revealedForty-five people, mostly over 70 were admitted to hospital with campylobacter a Hawke's Bay District Health Board update reveals. The 09 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandCar in sea sparks emergency callEmergency services responding to reports of a car in the water at Blockhouse Bay today soon learned the car had been there for a number of weeks.09 Nov 01:57 AM
New ZealandPlunging into "unsafe" watersFloat the idea of a dip in Whangarei's Town Basin and most people will respond with some variation of "ew .... bad idea". But that's 07 Nov 08:10 PM
New ZealandDinghy link to island mystery confirmedA dinghy found floating near Brown's Island may be connected to the mysterious fire there, police have confirmed.07 Nov 12:27 AM
KahuIwi resolute in protecting waterwaysBy working together, Ngati Kahungunu and other iwi hope to send a strong message about the state of Hawke's Bay's waterways. Today 06 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouple helped by diabetes adviceFirst users of advice "toolkit" report more exercise, smaller meals.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFat tax a turn-off for fast foodTax would lead 14 per cent to quit, survey finds31 Oct 11:27 PM
New ZealandDNA trace may find source of water bugsWater contaminations like that which recently left thousands of people sick in Havelock North could be quickly traced with new DNA-based technology.30 Oct 04:00 PM
SportFree diver's record breath holdKathryn Nevatt held her breath for seven minutes and 45 seconds while floating face down in Porirua pool, setting a new national record.30 Oct 07:29 AM
New ZealandLucky escape from rogue Muriwai waveWater Safety New Zealand issues warning after a disturbing series of images showing someone being swept off their feet by a crashing wave.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Dairy farmer to lead water discussions in the BayThe chairman of the Bay of Plenty Regional Council Doug Leeder explains that the water quality issue is a problem everybody needs to get their heads around, whether they live in a rural or urban environment. Made with funding from NZ On Air.27 Oct 01:14 AM
New ZealandHavelock North water inquiry underwayAn audience has gathered at Hastings District Court, where the initial hearing for the Havelock North water contamination inquiry has begun.26 Oct 09:03 PM
New ZealandGastro water inquiry underwayWork to uncover answers on the Havelock North water contamination incident which caused over 5000 people to become ill is under way25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPlucked to safety from sinking vesselShipwrecked four lucky nearby skipper was watching or their sudden sinking may have gone unnoticed.24 Oct 10:02 PM
New ZealandDramatic moment boat sinks on the GulfHoliday weekend drama for four people after their boat sank early this morning.23 Oct 02:59 AM
New ZealandLabour Weekend: Warm, dry & 3 days off!It should be a fine Labour weekend for most Kiwis, with a high set to arrive on Saturday.20 Oct 06:53 AM
New ZealandDrowned man likely stumbled into harbourFinbarr Patrick Clabby could not swim when he ended up in Wellington Harbour after a night out. His body was found later the same morning.20 Oct 06:02 AM
New ZealandGastro outbreak hot topic at water summitThe Havelock North gastro outbreak - and whether the same catastrophe could unfold in other places - is the hot topic at a major water conference underway this week.19 Oct 12:39 AM
New ZealandWater back on for Mount and PapamoaFinal repairs have been successful on a broken water main, which affected supply to Mount Maunganui and Papamoa. The pipeline came 18 Oct 12:50 AM
New ZealandKids' milk intake up with free schemeMore kids are consuming at least the recommended minimum amount of dairy following the supply of a daily drink of milk in schools, new research has found.17 Oct 07:00 PM
