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Parties throw spanner in RMA works
United Future and the Maori Party have teamed up to block the Government’s major reforms of the Resource Management Act.
Lifejacket message not sinking in
A multi-language campaign to get West Auckland rock fishers to wear lifejackets is struggling to make headway against an undercurrent of risky behaviour.
Former lifeguard: 'I had to help'
A former surf lifeguard who stripped down to his boxers to rescue a drowning man is among a handful of Wellingtonians whose bravery was recognised tonight.
Objectors focus on sewage risk
The risk of emergency overflows of sewage into the Manukau Harbour for a further 50 years is being highlighted by community groups.
'Black Drain' pollution bill trashed
A law change to limit how long companies can discharge pollution into New Zealand's waterways has been shot down by a parliamentary select committee.
Family of sinking boat praised for keeping calm
A Papakaio family on board a boat that sank on Lake Benmore on Sunday, have been praised for their safety precautions and keeping calm during the ordeal.
America's Cup death fuels safety doubts
Concerns about the safety of the high-tech America's Cup catamarans have increased after a training accident yesterday involving Swedish team Artemis that killed British sailor Andrew Simpson.
Emergency services kept busy
Three separate rescues around the country have kept emergency services busy today and prompted a warning for people to be more prepared.
The right man in the right place
An Auckland man who gave CPR to a toddler found face down in a hot pool has played down his actions.
Piha rip claims another two lives
The three young men caught in a "strong unforgiving rip" on Auckland's notorious Piha Beach were wearing jeans and totally unaware of the danger they were in.
When the boat comes in
They reckon everyone’s looking at us because they think we’re cops. I’m not so sure. I think it’s more that we’re the only boat on the gulf without a fishing rod.
Teen in daring surf rescue
When a scared child sought help for a man drowning at Omanu Beach, teens Josh Jarvis and Fletcher Swan called on all their lifesaving skills to haul the man to safety.
Consumer Watch: Fence still key to stop drownings
A water safety watchdog has questioned the value of a pool alarm system being stocked at New Zealand supermarkets.
Boaties saved by lifejackets
Lifejackets saved the lives of boaties in two water emergencies as people took to the lakes and seas this weekend.
Shoreline search for missing boatie
Searchers will spend the next two days scouring the shoreline near Bowentown after a man went missing when his boat capsized off the Bay of Plenty coast.
Boaties recount rescue
Two boaties have spoken about the moment they came across a family who survived a capsizing that left a father missing off the Bay of Plenty coast.
Fisherman found upturned boat
A Waihi beach fisherman has told of how he found an upside-down boat at Bowentown Heads last night, shortly before a search was mounted for a missing man.
Man critical after dive
A man is in a critical condition after hitting his head during a dive into Manukau Harbour this afternoon.
Shelley Bridgeman: Jetskiers, the boy racers of the sea
What's your view on jet-skis? Do you love them or loathe them? What measures do you take to stay safe when they're in the vicinity?
Hero teens rescue swimmers
A group of teenage boys have told of an hour-long rescue in which they pulled three struggling swimmers from ferocious seas.