Family found body of Tekanimaeu Arobati, man swept away by Mahurangi River
But as they crossed the swollen Mahurangi River, north of Auckland, they were swept into the water. His…
Canterbury dog rescue: Coastguard saves pet swept into Waimakariri River
Her owner attempted a rescue but was forced to retreat when the strength of the current made it…
Mahurangi River death: Police name man swept away near Warkworth
The man’s wife earlier said her husband was a fisherman back home in Kiribati. They had moved to…
Man still missing after Ōpōtiki river incident
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Body recovered in Mahurangi River near Warkworth after man swept away
About 20 people, drones, helicopters and whitewater rafts were searching for the man until evening on Wednesday, before…
Kerikeri families describe ‘river’ of water in Whangaruru campsite flood
When he looked outside “there was like an inch of water”. It was unsettling but not enough to…
Wairoa River bar opening attempt as heavy rain warning in place for Hawke’s Bay
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council councillor Di Roadley, who represents Wairoa, said an attempt was being made to establish…
Waikato River tragedy: Adoptive father searched for missing son’s body
He claimed the water flowing through the Waikato River is different. Waikato River. Photo / Mike Scott Tiotia…
River Murray, Coorong, Lake Alexandrina listed as critically endangered
Environmental protections along a huge stretch of the River Murray will be boosted, following a decision to officially…
Waikato River search continues for missing swimmer after water tragedies
A day of water tragedies The incidents occurred in Canterbury, Bay of Plenty, Waikato and Mahurangi East, north…
Police praise behaviour of New Year’s revellers; evacuations at Twisted Frequency festival
Fireworks in Auckland to see in the New Year. Photo / Jason Dorday Large crowds were also present…
South-east Queensland’s largest dam is ‘full’. What does it mean?
With the wet season only just underway, it might make some a little nervous to hear south-east Queensland’s…