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Rail bridge fence installed in Waikato
Rail safety campaigner and former Black Cap Chris Cairns says a fence to stop people jumping off a rail bridge in Ngaruawahia in Waikato is an example of one way to improve safety at railway lines in…
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Council investigates what killed hundreds of fish in a Dunedin stream
The Otago Regional Council is investigating what killed hundreds of fish in a Dunedin stream over the weekend.
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Trout blamed for waterway damage
A former Federated Farmers dairy chair has described trout as the stoat of the waterways, saying the introduced species are a major contributor to declining freshwater quality.
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Mine closure shows higher safety threshold - union
News 21 Feb 2012A union representing mineworkers says the closure of a Solid Energy coal mine shows safety standards in New Zealand mines are finally being taken to levels comparable to those in Australia. Audio
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New Caledonia man sentenced for causing crash that killed child
A 50-year-old man in New Caledonia has been jailed for causing an accident which killed his six-year-old daughter.
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Heavy rain warning for Fiji as tropical disturbance forms
A heavy rain warning remains in force for Fiji's Vanua Levu, Taveuni and nearby smaller islands, Lau and Lomaiviti groups, eastern half of Viti Levu and Yasawa.
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Container power hubs coming to small towns
Audio 16 Sep 2024A North Island lines company is installing solar and diesel-powered hubs in remote communities to be a backup for a power cut. Audio
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Faecal bacteria at popular swimming sites raise safety concerns
Concerns have also been raised about the nearby Kaiteriteri Beach and a stormwater pipe, found with disease-causing organisms, which "is like a magnet for children".
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The West Coast's naughty list
Winter and a wetter-than-usual spring have kept West Coast regional council staff on their toes this year.
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Massive sinkhole swallows canal boats, sparking rescue operation
The sinkhole in the English county of Shropshire prompted emergency services to declare a "major incident." Video
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Returned Wairoa land to be used for cyclone recovery workers
Iwi and hapū in Wairoa are celebrating the first return of whenua to their hands.
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Master Lock Comanche wins Sydney-Hobart ocean race for fifth time
This year's race saw early southerly winds battering the 128-strong fleet and causing heavy seas.
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DoC confirms resignation over dam submission
The Department of Conservation has confirmed a staff member who worked on the Ruataniwha Dam submission has resigned.
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Patient who died on suicide watch had 'good' care - DHB
The family of a mentally ill man who drowned while in the care of the Waikato DHB say a report on the incident is a whitewash.
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One step at a time for fruit growers who face uncertain future
Orchardist Lesley Wilson and her family plan the next steps for their apple growing operation after a traumatic escape from flood waters. Audio
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Solid Energy seeks approval for hydro scheme
Solid Energy has applied for resource consents to build a hydro-electricity generation scheme using water from its Stockton Mine in Buller.
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Stevie Van Zandt: 50 years of brotherhood with Bruce Springsteen
There isn't much E Street Band guitarist, activist and actor Stevie Van Zandt hasn't done in the world of entertainment. The man formerly known as 'Miami Steve' is in the throes of completing his… Audio
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Burst of wet, windy weather to hit South Island
Several severe weather warnings have been issued.
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My first fieldays
This year is the 21st year that Fieldays has hosted the Ag Art Wear competition, where entrants must create wearable art from materials sourced on the farm. The judges this year were fashion designer… Audio, Gallery
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PPTA wary of National spending promise
The secondary teachers' union is concerned the National Party's promise to spend $1 billion from asset sales on education is a ploy to camouflage what it sees as harm from asset sales.
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Thousands of dead birds pile up at important wetland
The corpses of thousands of dead birds have piled up around the extensive mosaic of swamps, fens, bogs and open water between Waikato's Meremere and Te Kauwhata.
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Police investigating 'gang rape' of Australian woman in Paris
The incident happened just days before the opening of the 2024 Olympics in the French capital.
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$10m flood protection scheme proposed for Westport
A $10 million flood protection scheme proposed for Westport would have prevented most of the devastation caused by last weekend's massive flood, according to West Coast Regional Council's operations…
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New South Wales flooding death toll rises
The New South Wales flooding death toll has risen as the state braces for further flooding, while tens of thousands of residents in Queensland are still without power with more storms forecast.
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Lee lingering in Connecticut
New Zealand's Danny Lee is tied for 15th after three rounds of the latest PGA tour event in Connecticut.
