New ZealandFamily of sinking boat praised for keeping calmA Papakaio family on board a boat that sank on Lake Benmore on Sunday, have been praised for their safety precautions and keeping calm during the ordeal.28 May 03:07 AM
New ZealandTroubled Waikato watersUp close, after it has travelled more than 300km, the Waikato River is so muddy that you cannot see your feet if you are standing just knee-deep beside its banks.17 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandHow water nourishes AucklandAuckland plans to spend $4.8 billion over the next 10 years on water projects as the city's population grows.13 May 09:30 PM
New ZealandBoaties rescued off Wellington HarbourThree boaties were rescued after their vessel sank near the entrance to Wellington Harbour this afternoon.28 Apr 05:45 AM
New ZealandMaritime NZ to develop lifejacket safety systemMaritime New Zealand says it is working with the fishing industry to develop new safety systems that may make wearing lifejackets compulsory when crossing bars such as the dangerous Grey River.25 Apr 01:05 AM
BusinessWater charges cause ripplesBusiness is a bit of a struggle for Karen and Don Tanner. They have run their electroplating firm for 35 years but, faced with increased competition from cheap imports, struggled to make a $3000 profit last year.20 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandWitness felt helpless as vehicle sankA man who witnessed a car drive down a wharf and plunge into the Tamaki River in Auckland last night says he felt helpless as he watched the vehicle sink.18 Apr 03:52 AM
TravelDaytripper: Watch, learn and plungeRainbow Springs is great for a family 'splash out', says Dionne Christian.12 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandWairarapa homes, roads flooded under irrigation plansFarms, homes and roads would be totally submerged in a massive dam lake under proposed irrigation plans for Wairarapa.09 Apr 04:03 AM
New ZealandWellington's water ban liftedWellington's water ban has been lifted almost four weeks since sprinklers fell silent across the capital.09 Apr 01:43 AM
TravelSydney: Grab a bite and soak up viewsBeachside is best in Sydney, finds Jo Bates.06 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandDeadly toll claimed in Kaipara rates warPeople are committing suicide, losing their homes and suffering heart attacks and strokes, because of one bad spending decision by a group of "country bumpkin" councillors.06 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandNearly 200 Christchurch landowners decline Crown offersAlmost 180 Christchurch landowners have chosen not to accept the Crown offers on their red-zoned properties.03 Apr 06:38 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Manapouri power vital resourceWhen people like the PM talk of an orderly transition to a post-smelter environment, they are talking about the scrapping of generating capacity, writes Brian Fallow.03 Apr 04:30 PM
New ZealandRain sets in over the South IslandThe first bite of autumn will be felt over much of the country in the next few days as rain sets in over the South Island.02 Apr 08:58 PM
New Zealand'Quake outcasts' launch legal battleAngry Christchurch red zone property owners are launching a legal battle to force Gerry Brownlee to change his mind over compensation, but he says it is "wishful thinking".02 Apr 07:40 PM
New ZealandKey: Bleak future in red zonePrime Minister John Key says it will be "bleak" for Canterbury residents who chose not to take up the Government's buy-out offer for land in the red zone.02 Apr 04:30 PM
New ZealandRain will be slow comingRain will bring some relief to drought-stricken farms this week, but the seasonal outlook is for dry conditions to linger well into autumn.02 Apr 04:30 PM
TechnologyTech Universe: Tuesday 2 AprilInTehran RTS Labs is developing a ship-based quadcopter designed to rescue people at risk of drowning.01 Apr 07:45 PM
New ZealandWellington City Council blamed for water ban delaysThe Greater Wellington Regional Council says a hold up in water restrictions for the region being put in place is down to the Wellington City Council.01 Apr 06:30 PM
New ZealandBodies may never be foundThe head of a Navy team using sonar to search for aircraft wreckage says it's possible the bodies of 2degrees' boss Eric Hertz and his wife Kathy may never be found.01 Apr 03:45 AM
New ZealandDaunting task to recover bodiesThe bodies of 2degrees chief executive Eric Hertz and his wife, Kathy, who died when their plane ditched off Kawhia on Saturday, may never be recovered.31 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionHerald on Sunday editorial: This health debate has had its dayCitizens of Auckland and Wellington will be surprised to learn that water fluoridation is still an issue for the rest of the country.30 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandFluoridated water debate could reopenThe mood is sombre in the South Taranaki District council chambers. Their decision-making is under scrutiny by concerned locals just a couple of metres away in the public gallery.30 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleKids of the BaysDanielle Wright meets young ocean swimmers competing in the 10th King of the Bays event at Takapuna Beach.29 Mar 05:30 PM
New ZealandWater ban eases strain of shortageWellington's water shortage is looking less dire after an overwhelming response to water conservation messages.29 Mar 01:32 AM
New ZealandThe right man in the right placeAn Auckland man who gave CPR to a toddler found face down in a hot pool has played down his actions.28 Mar 04:30 PM
