This French river cruise is so good, people do it twice
Sailing and savouring the best of Bordeaux in absolute style.
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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.
‘Beautiful soul’ one of three teens killed in Marlborough crash
The car had five occupants, and two escaped following the crash.
Three bodies recovered by police divers after car crashes into Marlborough river
The car had five occupants, and two escaped following the crash.
Three people missing after car plunges into river in Marlborough
The car had five occupants, and only two have been accounted for.
From Lisbon to Porto: Unforgettable experiences on a Viking Portugal River cruise
Australian author Kathy Lette explores the Douro river on a vibrant cultural adventure.
From dictators to dry-humoured storytellers, Bucharest draws visitors in
Expect to be enraptured in the Romanian capital.
Clam warning: 'If it gets here, it's too late'
Whanganui River iwi are working with other organisations against an invasive clam.
Riverbank repairs post-Gabrielle taking shape in Gisborne
Gisborne council contractors have been hard at it repairing the city's riverbanks.
Millions awarded to combat invasive gold clam
The gold clam was found in the Waikato River in May last year.
Health risks of eel toxins studied
Wairoa invited to take part in eel consumption survey to understand food safety risks.
Watercare's secret $20m deal with iwi raises ratepayer concerns
Auckland ratepayers stumped up an additional $20m to care for the Waikato River.
Restoring rivers with community support
Tairāwhiti Wai Connections offers tailored support for catchment issues.
Mystery solved! Cause of bright orange river at Karangahake Gorge revealed
Sediment from an old mine is confirmed as the cause of the Ōhinemuri River's unusual hue.
Ohinemuri River turns orange
Authorities are advising people to stay out of the Ohinemuri River as they investigate why it has turned bright orange. Video / Paeroa Towing Services
'Zombie fish' causing concern for Northland's longest river
“We didn’t think too much of them until we started catching a lot of them."
Proposed change to the Marine and Coastal Areas Act a test – Peters
Winston Peters lashes out at what he calls radicalised university lecturers.
Collaborative approach needed for the six iwi connected to the Waikato River
Government confirms its environmental commitment to Waikato River.
Olympics 2024: Would you swim in the Seine?
Chereè Kinnear takes to the streets of Paris as worry mounts over the River Seine’s water quality. Video / Chereè Kinnear
How to prevent another Cyclone Gabrielle: Bay rivers should be widened, review finds
100,000 people are at risk of being evacuated if another extreme rain event is forecast.
Residents float idea of swimming pontoon near the banks of Tairua
Those in support of a pontoon say it will have positive social and economic impacts.
Kiwi triathlete thinks he can crack rival and claim Olympic gold
Hayden Wilde is confident of outracing Alex Yee – and the prospect of a swim in the Seine.
Hopes for $7m to protect Hari Hari from flooding
Managing the Wanganui River is increasingly challenging.
'Obviously deliberate': Landlords illegally piped human waste to riverside drain
The offending continued for nearly four years despite orders to stop.
Three Northland projects in line for new regional funding
All three projects have resource consent, are construction ready.
Cyclone Gabrielle aftermath: Tairāwhiti residents still cut off
Bridge-less Tairāwhiti residents grapple with isolation amid heavy rains.
Funding to help eradicate remaining predators of native species
Pokaiwhenua Catchment Group helps households to trap pests in their backyards.
Te Arai bridge repair reconnects Manutūkē community
Six-month wait over as $55,000 repair completed.
Focus: Atmospheric rivers explained
They’ve powered some of our biggest deluges so what are “atmospheric rivers”. Video / Ben Dickens and Chereè Kinnear
Nine of the best tips for a European river cruise, by a passionate river cruiser
Take it from a cruise expert, these are the best hacks for first-time river cruisers.
Auckland set for wet end to week as West Coast prepares for 57-hr deluge
West Coast officials say they are apprehensive but prepared for the incoming rain.
'Atmospheric river' may bring more than a month's rain in three days
MetService issues a raft of new weather watches and warnings ahead of a big rain-maker.
Helicopter needed to airlift victim after Rangitīkei River accident
The victim was flown to Palmerston North Regional Hospital.