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Climate change: How heatwaves are pushing NZ’s vital estuaries to worrying extremes
Estuary heatwaves can trigger catastrophic die-offs of shellfish and toxic algal blooms.
Boy, 10, killed by crocodile while playing in river with his friends in Indonesia
A schoolboy was killed by a crocodile while playing in a river in Indonesia. Video / Video Elephant
Video shows 2m sea swells building on day of Rakaia River tragedy
Local fisherman left the area two hours before high tide as swells were building.
Rakaia River quad bike death: An ‘absolute tragedy’ that ‘could have been so much worse’
Locals raced to help the stricken quad bikers and one man was swept into the water.
Woman found dead after quad bike's river crossing ends in tragedy
Police say they were alerted at 1.05pm.
‘Enduring legacy’: Cultural significance of 1000-Year Bridge
The 1000-Year Bridge in Gisborne is completed but not yet open to the public.
Long-standing Whanganui organisation revived and thriving
Friends of the Whanganui River's financial position is on the up after some lean years.
Man’s body located after he failed to resurface from Waikato River dip
A rahui has now been placed at Arapuni, Bulmers and Jones landings.
Whānau disgusted after sign too small to prevent poo swim
A river had been polluted by sewage from a New Plymouth shopping centre.
Everyone dreams of a Nile river cruise, but does it live up to expectation?
Yay or nay for the journey of a lifetime in 2025?...
'River and alcohol don’t mix': Police issue warning about popular water activity
Popular float has a dark and dangerous side.
River safety plan pushes 'behaviour change'
'It's not about bylaws, it's about educating people.'
Police National Dive Squad to search Waikato River for missing man
The man was reported to have jumped from Pukete Bridge on Saturday night.
'Tragic weekend': Four water deaths in 24 hours across NZ
The rise in deaths is a worry, Water Safety chief executive says.
Search resumes for bridge-jumper missing in Waikato River
Extensive searches failed to locate the man, who jumped from Pukete Bridge.
Hawke’s Bay out of the cyclone into a drought
The Kaweka Community Catchment Collective is staging a forum on Wednesday.
Urgent testing under way after elevated levels of arsenic found in Akl's water supply
Arsenic is a substance found in rock that can be deadly if consumed in large amounts.
The 50-metre channel: Will council's Wairoa River trial prevent flooding?
The 50m overflow channel in the Wairoa River bar aims to improve flood management.
Man missing in Manawatū River serving NZ Defence Force member
Iwi have placed a rāhui on the river.
Why I fell in love with the Mekong: River cruising through Cambodia and Vietnam
From temples and French architecture to shacks and fish farms, the Mekong has it all.
Hawke’s Bay Canoe Club: 50 years of paddling up and downstream
The canoe club was set up for white-water canoeing and rafting in rivers.
Pōrangahau village out of limbo but questions remain over stopbank plan
Flood protection measures have been announced for Pōrangahau – but questions remain.
Carved pou Tāne Mahuta restored by expert carvers
'It’s also the knowledge that our arts are alive and well in 2024.'
This French river cruise is so good, people do it twice
Sailing and savouring the best of Bordeaux in absolute style.
Seal season not yet over for Gisborne
The smaller seal reminded Char Tawera of a famous visitor to Gisborne over 20 years ago.
Serious injuries after jet boat crash on South Island river
Emergency services were called to North Bank, Marlborough, about 3.30pm today.