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Fluoride-free water option 'waste of time', campaigner says
Tauranga City Council is still undecided about providing a fluoride-free water supply.
'Beautiful, caring little boy': Funeral set for 'beloved' Miles after park drowning
The 5-year-old died on Saturday night at Lower Hutt's Avalon Park.
Spearfishing incident: Man critically injured at popular Auckland dive spot, airlifted to hospital
A winch extraction of the man was required due to access and incoming tide.
'Culturally unacceptable': Wairoa fights to ban blood, mortuary waste in waterways
Mayor says new system will be costly but blood, mortuary waste should not go in the river.
'Everyone's had a guts-full': Dargaville residents rail against water rules
Residents blame Kaipara District Council inaction on water supply for summer restrictions.
Watch: Norway building world’s longest, deepest undersea road tunnel
The record-breaking project will span a 25km-wide body of water.
Gisborne unveils water filter unit especially designed for the isolated region
The portable water unit can supply fresh water in mass during severe weather events.
‘At this rate, we will reach capacity’: Water-restriction head-scratcher in Napier and Hastings
'We have a culture of believing the aquifer is limitless,' Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise says.
Cruise ships in Napier – how much water do they really take?
With level 3 water restrictions in place in Napier, what impact do cruises have on supply?
Rāhui put on BoP swimming hole after death
Emergency services were called to the scene about 6.15pm.
Emergency services race to water-related incident near Bay of Plenty swimming hole
Police said further information would be released when they're in a position to do so.
High nitrate levels trigger health warning for South Canterbury residents
Do-not-drink notice issued in Waimate as nitrate levels breach safe limits.
Swimmer in serious condition after two rescued at notorious beach
Piha lifeguards spotted the pair struggling in the water and leapt into action.
Is your beach 'safe' to swim? What you need to know
The top 5 cleanest and dirtiest Auckland beaches revealed.
27 dead after Nigerian boat accident
It's the latest in a series of mass drownings on the country’s busy waterways.
Sprinkler ban in Napier: Usage soars to some of highest in country
Water use in the city is 'out-stripping supply.'
Explained: Everything you need to know about arsenic and drinking water
Drinking water testing has turned up slightly higher arsenic levels. Here's what to know.
Auckland water testing reveals updated arsenic levels as more councils report elevated readings
Authorities have urged residents not to be alarmed.
Arsenic in the water: Senior Govt minister keeping watch, results due this afternoon
The Prime Minister confirmed he had been briefed on the situation.
Steve Taylor on the increased levels of arsenic reported in the Waikato River
Water Services Authority head of operations Steve Taylor speaks about the reports of increased levels of arsenic in the Waikato River which feeds into water supplies.
Urgent testing under way after elevated levels of arsenic found in Akl's water supply
Arsenic is a substance found in rock that can be deadly if consumed in large amounts.
Watercare staff attend urgent meetings after bosses blindsided by reforms
Dozens of Watercare staff are impacted by the mayor's proposals.
Don't take a dip at these contaminated Auckland beaches
Spots in Central Auckland and Piha pose a high risk of illness to swimmers this summer.
Do a mean Manu! City hosts first qualifying event for world champs
Tauranga's bombing competition has been named an official qualifying event for 2025.
Councillors opt for higher fees at Kiwa Pools, citing public preference
Kiwa Pools to raise entry fee as 53% prefer higher charges over lower rates.
'If it's yellow, let it mellow': Advice as water restrictions arrive in Hawke's Bay
Councils have imposed restrictions to help conserve water due to dry weather.
Scattering ashes at 'precious taonga' strictly prohibited, iwi say
The iwi were made aware of an incident at Acacia Bay recently.