The Wairoa River - when the mouth opened, it all went
Police knocked on doors to wake families to alert them to the dangers of the rising river.
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Missing person named as dead man found near mouth of Mohaka River
The 19-year-old from Te Awamutu was reported missing over a month ago.
Taranaki rivers all fail long-term water monitoring tests for E. coli
The results of individual water tests during the 2022-23 season are less grim.
Council paying for 'reactive' riverbank approach
“Something needs to be done and we need to be informed."
S.S. Catherine: A luxury European cruise along the Rhône River
Wine and dine on the river line: a Uniworld experience from Burgundy to Provence.
Giving back to the community important to Ōtaki farming family
Max Lutz and his family have been heavily involved in the community.
'If in doubt, don't go out': Coastguard warns of dangers of bar crossing
“There’s three types of bars: dangerous, very dangerous and extremely dangerous."
Gold clams: Bay of Plenty launches new QR code for lake users
Meanwhile, Biosecurity NZ has committed more than $2 million to manage the clams.
Uncertainty over water reforms key theme at Wellington conference
Water industry gathers to gauge reforms proposed by incoming government.
Coromandel Peninsula gets Government boost for flood protection
More funds have been secured for Coromandel flood protection.
Kowhai Park fire considered suspicious
Hours after the initial fire was put out, a second fire ignited further up the riverbank.
Riverton man found dead after being swept away in river
The 20-year-old man was swept away near the Monowai Lake Rd, in Blackmount.
'E. coli is spread right down the region': New data highlights biggest issues with Northland's rivers and lakes
A new report highlights the biggest problems facing Northland rivers and lakes.
A voyage through time: Top river cruises for a deep dive into world history
When history calls, set sail aboard these cruises.
Lost council project resurfaces
"If you go down there on a Saturday, it’s quite busy and it’s quite dangerous.”
Swollen river traps group at Remutaka Forest Park hut
A cold and wet tramping party activated a locator beacon when river levels started rising.
Huge tracts of land retired, fenced or planted to protect Waikato rivers
Massive private and council efforts have gone into protecting Waikato waterways.
New strategy to be unveiled for Whanganui River
Decision-makers will be required to pay particular regard to the new strategy.
Te Arawa mobilising to beat invasive pest
The invasive clams were first found in April and originated in Asia.
Dry horrors: Why Hawke’s Bay’s next drought could be its worst
Region needs to properly prepare for the realities ahead of it, a councillor is warning.
Poo-lution: Reporoa farm owner cops fine after effluent reaches stream
The owner of a dairy farm in Reporoa has been fined for illegal effluent discharges.
Reed planting helps important Paraparaumu stream
Planting set to help Wharemauku Stream performance.
Waihī Beach: Flood issues top priority
The local Swat team is on the job, ramping up the need for flood protection measures.
Bridge out: SH50 closure affecting business, travel in rural CHB
'I'm really not impressed that my petrol bill is going to go up'.
Weather: What Kiwis can expect from the coming El Niño
Kiwis could be feeling El Niño's influence by the end of winter. So what can we expect?
'Managed retreat': Should we stop building homes on flood plains or is there a better option?
After Cyclone Gabrielle, Auckland gears up to do better, writes Simon Wilson.
What's to be done about the William Birch Pool?
What should be done with William Birch Pool?
Stopbanks, roads and local response key factors in $941m pre-Budget cyclone relief
Government earmarks nearly $1 billion for cyclone recovery, announced in Hawke's Bay.
Bay of Plenty waterways running dirty after erosion from rain
Multiple slips and erosion are washing sediment into local rivers and estuaries.
Closed catchment causing chaos on Mannington Rd
"It’s just ridiculous, and it's spreading."
Live: Whakatāne River highest in four years, BoP gorge to remain closed overnight
The Whakatāne River reaches its second warning level - farmers are urged to move stock.
Horizons starting flood resilience projects
The work in Whanganui is expected to get under way in mid-May.
Kiwi ingenuity - pieces of washed-away bridge recycled for new footbridge
It was going to cost more than $150,000. Then contractors came up with a simple solution.