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![Brassed: Town discovers surprise contamination source](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Brassed: Town discovers surprise contamination source
Residents in the town should know by Friday if they can resume using the tap water.
!['Not acceptable:' Someone dies at Wellington's waterfront every 1.7 years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
'Not acceptable:' Someone dies at Wellington's waterfront every 1.7 years
But, the city council still has to finalise funding for waterfront safety improvements.
![Winter swimmers warned of 'cold water shock' as mid-year drowning toll revealed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Winter swimmers warned of 'cold water shock' as mid-year drowning toll revealed
'Taking on one large breath of water is enough to prove fatal.'
![World Drowning Prevention Day](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
World Drowning Prevention Day
Water Safety NZ chief executive Daniel Gerrard says 'the power is in prevention'. Video / Water Safety New Zealand
!['Genuine Kiwi bloke': Police name man who died on fishing trip near Whakaari](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
'Genuine Kiwi bloke': Police name man who died on fishing trip near Whakaari
His funeral will be held in Rotorua on Friday.
![Winter water safety warning as Northland's drowning deaths climb](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Winter water safety warning as Northland's drowning deaths climb
Four drownings in Northland already double 2023 total for same time of year.
![Whangārei swimmers raising funds for Coastguard in Big Swim](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Whangārei swimmers raising funds for Coastguard in Big Swim
The group are swimming 466km in a bid to raise more than $6000.
![Police 'incredibly frustrated' after hoax mayday call in Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Police 'incredibly frustrated' after hoax mayday call in Northland
Emergency services spent three hours searching for the vessel.
![Body found in search off Whakaari/White Island, believed to be man who went overboard](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Body found in search off Whakaari/White Island, believed to be man who went overboard
Police earlier said the missing person was one of four on the vessel.
!['Metres from sea': Dover Samuels calls island pool fence rule too bureaucratic](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
'Metres from sea': Dover Samuels calls island pool fence rule too bureaucratic
Kaumātua Dover Samuels says the Motukawaiti Island pool is right next to the sea.
![King's counsel barrister v Auckland Council over Point Wells seawall: who won?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
King's counsel barrister v Auckland Council over Point Wells seawall: who won?
Issues from the case have wider implications: Auckland has a vast 3200km of coastline.
![Interislander ferry Aratere docks at Picton Harbour after grounding](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Interislander ferry Aratere docks at Picton Harbour after grounding
The stricken Aratere ferry has docked at Picton Harbour tonight after running aground on Friday night. Video / NZ Herald
!['A mum's worst nightmare': Tributes for Kiwi surfer missing off Australian beach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
'A mum's worst nightmare': Tributes for Kiwi surfer missing off Australian beach
The father of three hasn't been seen since Friday.
![One person dies after coming off jet ski on remote stretch of Northland's west coast](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
One person dies after coming off jet ski on remote stretch of Northland's west coast
Emergency services were unable to revive the person after they came off a jet ski.
![Audit raised issues at council pool weeks before preschooler's near-drowning](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Audit raised issues at council pool weeks before preschooler's near-drowning
Doctor who helped saved boy's life has raised 'serious concerns' about pool safety.
![Is hard water bad for you? Here's what the experts say](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Is hard water bad for you? Here's what the experts say
Though hard water may affect your skin and hair, it's not necessarily bad in all aspects.
![Funding to help eradicate remaining predators of native species](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Funding to help eradicate remaining predators of native species
Pokaiwhenua Catchment Group helps households to trap pests in their backyards.
![300-berth marina planned for Hobbs Bay, Gulf Harbour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
300-berth marina planned for Hobbs Bay, Gulf Harbour
Berths are planned to be 14m to 25m with 10 superyacht berths at the new facility.
![Police allege man who ran into harbour was evading arrest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Police allege man who ran into harbour was evading arrest
The man has since been taken to hospital in a serious condition.
!['Heroes': Dad praises pair who saved his son from drowning at public pool](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
'Heroes': Dad praises pair who saved his son from drowning at public pool
Witnesses said boy was pulled from water by a member of the public - not lifeguards.
!['Serious concerns': Doctor who saved boy's life fears for safety at popular pool](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
'Serious concerns': Doctor who saved boy's life fears for safety at popular pool
Preschooler was pulled blue from the water by a member of the public - not lifeguards.