New Zealand'Ladies only': New initiative teaching ethnic women to swim'When I go on a holiday, I can swim with my girls ... and have fun with the family.'20 Oct 03:02 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHistoric pool may never be swimmable againBut the area can be beautified and water quality improved.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPerson rescued from Browns Bay during amphibious boat sales eventIt was a fortunate coincidence the Sealegs boats were hosting an event at the beach.16 Oct 03:59 AM
New ZealandNational, Labour, Act, Greens, Te Pāti Māori and NZ First environment policies comparedWhere do parties stand on freshwater and conservation? We compare the policies.11 Oct 09:24 PM
New ZealandThe big dilemma facing the next GovernmentWhat lies beneath is no longer fit for purpose.10 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelWatch: ‘Where’s my baby!?’ Mum screams after son falls between cruise ship and dockIt's every parent's worst nightmare, and it led to two people being in serious trouble.05 Oct 01:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'E. coli is spread right down the region': New data highlights biggest issues with Northland's rivers and lakesA new report highlights the biggest problems facing Northland rivers and lakes.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandUptick of Covid-19 in Wellington, cases going unreportedPrime Minister and Remutaka MP Chris Hipkins has tested positive for the virus.01 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand’It’s serious’: Covid measures brought out as gastro infections climbCryptospordium cases in Queenstown have doubled in two days.19 Sep 11:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland pipe that led to sinkhole considered an 'emergency' months before it collapsed: official papersOfficers knew for months the pipe had suffered an 'acute failure'.14 Sep 03:06 AM
New Zealand'Lives are at risk': Surf Life Saving clubrooms ‘in disrepair’ at dangerous Auckland beachThe club is $2 million short of the $7.5m needed to rebuild the clubrooms.27 Aug 06:57 AM
New ZealandKea Kids: Milton kid braves the waves to save his little brotherWhen 14-year-old Kalya saw his little brother Kithmi swept out to sea by 3-metre swells, he sprang into action and saved his life. Video / Kea Kids Watch24 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPopular dive operator avoids prosecution after traumatic school tripThe dive company avoided prosecution over a traumatic Poor Knights school trip.20 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'Falling into disrepair': Demolition begins at Waiwera Thermal Resort'An ongoing struggle to secure the site against vandalism, which degraded the property.'13 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Super dangerous': Council refuses to fence stormwater poolsThe two stormwater pools, likened to swimming pools, are in line for excavation.06 Aug 11:15 PM
New Zealand'There to save lives': Plea to respect new life rings after one 'tossed' on rocksThe life rings were installed after a Tauranga dad drowned at the spot last year.01 Aug 02:44 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Freshwater policy changes are comingKatikati growers, farmers and residents discuss water quality with the regional council.12 Jul 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Stay where you are': Cop strips to undies for daring sea rescueOfficer involved in a previous rescue on the beach.30 Jun 06:32 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBreaking the 'drowning link': Lifeguards warn of 'new norm' after hectic seasonWater Safety NZ reported there were nine drownings in the Bay of Plenty in 2022.26 Jun 12:51 AM
New Zealand'Lifeguards just missed him': Summer swim costs recent retiree his life"They’d actually been doing roams past that area five minutes before this man went in."20 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSurf Life Saving’s $16m funding hole: Fears beaches could be unpatrolled next summerThey save us. Can we save them?10 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeClarks Beach boating tragedy: Man charged with manslaughter after partner and 10yo drownedThe boat capsized in the harbour near Clarks Beach on the night of November 6, 2022.06 Jun 10:12 PM
New ZealandSurf lifesaving hours may be reduced after funding knockbackA funding boost of $15,000 won't be enough to keep staff, administrator says.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'That dreadful day': How the death of a dad who saved his daughter may save more lives'His death has made, and will continue to make, a big difference in the lives of others.'31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDeadly waters: Urgent call for new lifejacket laws after 'staggering' statsCoastguard boss says too many volunteers have had to "pull dead bodies from the sea".30 May 12:06 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuRisking it all for kaimoana: Māori men putting lives on line in the water as cost of living rises“Your whānau would rather have you there without that kaimoana, than you not there."28 May 03:11 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat's to be done about the William Birch Pool?What should be done with William Birch Pool?24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTemporary repairs on Dannevirke's troubled dam to be conducted in early JuneTemporary repairs under way as dam experiences leakage of 20 litres of water per second.17 May 02:24 AM
VideoWatch: Northland helicopter drops paramedic onto ship in rough seasThe Northland Rescue Helicopter drops a paramedic onto PatriotX in rough seas 240km off the Bay of Islands. Video / NESTWatch16 May 12:55 AM
New ZealandDramatic rescue as chopper plucks elderly patient from boat 240km out at seaNorthland’s Sikorsky choppers are the only ones with a big enough range for ocean rescues.15 May 11:11 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Arataki Boardriders to the rescueCommunity-funded water safety programme teaches families how to respect the ocean.26 Apr 10:56 PM
New ZealandWellington council investigating more fencing after tragic harbour deathsMore fencing is being looked at to deter people from accessing the wharf edge.22 Apr 05:29 AM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: 300 lifejackets given out; and person injured in workplace injuryNews snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.18 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMen winched from stricken yacht near Rakino IslandThe boat ran aground in rough weather in the Hauraki Gulf on Easter Sunday.09 Apr 09:00 PM
