The water in a river of New Zealand turned “bright orange,” prompting warnings from officials and an investigation. Photos show the atypical coloring and its source. The Waikato Regional ...

New NIWA research has found that not only could the narrow bands of concentrated water vapour increase, but in the future rainfall from these 'rivers in the sky' is likely to make up a much bigger ...

Soil erosion, water pollution, waste production and the loss of biodiversity are among multiple pressures degrading New ...

A river of rain nearing the country is “one of the more promising” wet weather systems seen in a while, but is unlikely to be ...

A swathe of fresh weather warnings have been issued for much of the North Island as an “atmospheric river” begins dumping ...

Olympic silver medallist Luuka Jones who grew up paddling the Kaituna River says its loss for her sport will be devastating.

A major earthquake has struck off New Zealand’s southwest coast, with thousands of residents in its vicinity warned to stay ...

Restraining rivers through stop banks and channels transfers and heightens flood risks downstream. Allowing them to roam free limits flooding and delivers other ecological benefits.