But during heavy rain – which has become increasingly common in recent years – the northern Hawke’s Bay town’s wastewater system has overflowed directly into the Wairoa River. It’s been ...

Part of Northland's longest navigable river will be off-limits to boats during three consecutive days next week while lines company Northpower installs new submarine cables. The Wairoa River will ...

The flooding that devastated Wairoa might have been lessened if the river bar's crest had been lowered, as advised by a local contractor before the flood. That is according to a review led by ...