New ZealandFocus: Auckland residents living in fear of next floodMore torrential rain Wednesday morning brought more flooding to Auckland residents, with many saying they have had enough and want the Council to take accountability. Video / NZ HeraldWatch01 Feb 01:05 AM
New ZealandBody found in Wairoa River believed to be missing fishermanThe man had been missing since Wednesday when the dinghy he was in capsized.03 Dec 08:43 PM
PremiumPremiumInfrastructure reportThree Waters 'the right thing to do’ - Grant RobertsonGovernment will press ahead with plans for co-governance in Three Waters reforms.21 Nov 03:59 PM
KahuTe Awa Tupua: Whanganui at the confluence of global trendsOPINION: The sacred river can ensure intergenerational prosperity for the region.16 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionBryce Edwards: Was Govt's climate plan watered down by lobbying?ANALYSIS: Was last week's major climate change announcement a case of vested interests?27 May 02:56 AM
New ZealandPumped storage: A game-changer for NZ's electricity needs?New Zealand runs into problems when lake levels are low.15 May 05:00 PM
KahuWhanganui River iwi hit back at Horizons councillor's claims'There is global interest in Te Awa Tupua and what iwi are trying to achieve in Whanganui'06 May 05:00 PM
EnvironmentCollaboration the key to curbing invasive fishThe project aims to fill knowledge gaps to assist in managing koi numbers05 Apr 02:20 AM
TravelLonely Planet shares 5 of Europe's best train journeysDitch the crowded airports and tiny plane windows for the magical world of train travel.29 Mar 12:31 AM
New ZealandGisborne floods: Work begins to clear roads, Kiri Allan assesses the damageMinister for Emergency Management Kiri Allan has arrived in the region.23 Mar 11:20 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNo legs? No sweat - Amputation no setback for great NZ outdoorsmanFlesh-eating bug cost Ross Millichamp his legs, Kurt Bayer reports.22 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Big tractor saves little birdsHawke's Bay's riverbed management is a rare win-win for industry and the environment.06 Mar 03:27 AM
New Zealand'Great relief': Buller mayor says they've escaped the worst, Kiri Allan praises responseParts of the Westland district recorded more than a metre of rain in three days.05 Feb 02:28 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I'll never forget you': Hero saves drowning familyA man who had been watching some swimmers heroically saves four from drowning in a rip.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFifteen rescued from West Coast floodwaters, emergency services keeping close eye on river levelsAbout 100 people are staying at emergency operations centres on the West Coast.04 Feb 08:25 AM
New ZealandAuckland gets consent to draw more water from Waikato RiverWatercare now has consent for 300 million litres of water a day from the river year-round.21 Jan 06:25 PM
New Zealand'National disgrace': Deadly December drags last year's drowning toll up as high as 2020Findings show Māori and men are over-represented in the statistics.17 Jan 11:05 PM
New ZealandHorror holiday period the deadliest for drownings in 25 yearsIt's been the deadliest holiday period in New Zealand waters in nearly 25 years.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Savage on my soul': Dad loses two boys in drowning - his heartbreaking messageA lifelong boatie, Chris Wakelin has never returned to the sea since his sons drowned.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolute alarm bells': Worst Summer for drownings so far since 2015There have been 22 drownings across the country for the period.03 Jan 10:15 PM
New ZealandSuspected drownings: Shock after two water incidents in just a few hoursOne investigation is underway, while search for 18-year-old man continues.23 Dec 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumTravel2022 Travel: World's best river cruises from Europe to the AmazonDo ocean cruises' crowds and potential big waves leave you cold? Consider river cruising.12 Dec 03:14 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Beware the 'frisky' cows of Hawke's BayHawke's Bay Regional Council reviewing use of 1600ha of flood-control land.20 Nov 09:44 PM
New ZealandRāhui placed on Waiwhakaiho River after death of personPolice said the body was found near the Waiwhakaiho River mouth at 9.30pm.13 Nov 06:22 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Too much of a good thing in our riversA $6 million project is extracting excess Central Hawke's Bay river gravel for industry.07 Oct 01:12 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuNorthland dune lakes are torn between saving native biodiversity and trout fisheryKDC Reserve Management Plan 2016 identifies trout as pest fish, continues ban on release.23 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandNew salmon catch limits aim to help save wild Chinook speciesMoves to limit salmon catches are critical for future generations, Fish & Game says.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandLive: Wet weather front kicks off school holidaysWeather warnings are in place for Northland.11 Jul 08:29 PM
New Zealand'It's a kick in the guts': Historic farm station smashed in floods'You're almost reduced to tears,' says farmer calling for more Govt help.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWetter winter coming: Why NZ can expect more major rain eventsMore deluges fuelled by atmospheric rivers may be on cards this winter.31 May 11:51 PM
New ZealandSheep swept along in flood torrent after rain batters CanterburySurging water puts farmers and their animals in danger across Canterbury.31 May 09:48 AM
New Zealand5.5 magnitude quake in Fiordland; Ashburton cut off to north; more evacuations in CanterburyPeople in parts of Canterbury are being ordered to head to higher ground.31 May 04:20 AM
New Zealand'Nasty bacteria' in rivers thought to be making paddlers sickWaka ama paddlers say they're getting sores, rashes and infections from the water.18 May 04:33 AM
New Zealand'We've set up a monster': Pollution in Selwyn River up 50% in 22 monthsLower nitrate targets due in three years, but with no timeframe for them to be achieved.10 May 12:08 AM
