Most swimming spots receive water quality tick
Latest tests clear nearly all sites across the region for swimming and bathing.
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Fighting Coromandel wildfire affects water supply - water testing done in 48 hours
Water testing is currently under way to determine if contaminants are present.
Tsunamis: ‘The big one’ is a matter of when, not if
Two major tsunamis that swamped the east coast have been labelled 'missed opportunities'.
Waka Ama Nationals 2025: First event without legendary paddler
New teams like Kiwi ki Tai pay tribute to Kiwi Campbell's skills and knowledge.
How Kazakhstan’s conservation project revived the Aral Sea
Sea infamous for ship graveyards gets new infrastructure to stop water flowing out.
Warm weather drying out ground could be the reason for old water main bursting
Warm weather may have dried out ground, leading to pipe burst.
How a family found and protected a historic waka on Chatham Island
Family praised for safeguarding waka; collaboration with iwi and authorities under way.
Kiwi woman wins 'World's Ugliest Lawn' award
A Canterbury woman wins 'World's Ugliest Lawn' for water conservation.
‘Really proud’: Mother-daughter showdown at Manu World Champs
Hayden Etuata and Fa’atupuinati Berking to represent Māngere at 2025 Manu Grand Final.
Major works under way to repair water main fault beneath Queen St
Part of the street is now being ripped up to fix the problem.
Watch: Family of orcas delight with 'amazing show'
A woman fishing said orcas swimming in formation was the perfect start to the year.
Man drowns while swimming in Auckland, body pulled from water
Emergency services were called to the scene about 3.45pm.
'Strawberries just disintegrate': Some HB growers are loving the rain, others not so much
Summer had started very well – now a couple are losing thousands of dollars every day.
Why Akaroa’s wastewater upgrade is crucial for harbour health
New plant to cut Akaroa harbour sewage discharge from nine times a year to once every four years.
Fun at the Maraetotara Falls jump spot
Benny King sent in a video of him jumping - badly - from the Maraetotara Falls branch. The landing was “a real stinger”, but he had a great time. Video / Benny King
Gisborne city river and ocean waters clean again
Ocean, river activities back on after council lifts health warnings
'River and alcohol don’t mix': Police issue warning about popular water activity
Popular float has a dark and dangerous side.
Three dead as massive waves slam Peru, Ecuador, and Chile
Nearly 100 ports have been closed because of the rough conditions.
Bad news for festival-goers: Gisborne beaches closed, thousands expected for RnV
Holidaymakers have been warned to steer clear of the water after heavy rainfall.
Shark sightings force Coromandel beaches to close temporarily
Whiritoa closed intermittently on Friday and Waihī shut for a stretch on Christmas Day.
One seriously injured after Christmas Day water incident
Emergency services, including helicopter, respond to incident at Army Bay, Whangaparāoa.
Water-efficient orchards: How tech is helping Hawke’s Bay growers
'It is a much more efficient way of getting twice as many apples using a lot less water.'
'Absolutely courageous': Schoolboys rescue drowning man at Auckland wharf
'I ran to the end of the wharf, dropped my stuff and jumped straight off.'
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.
'Nothing more for ratepayer': Councillor slams water infrastructure plan
Gisborne debates water options: Lower short-term costs vs long-term savings.
Boy playing near pond shortly before tragic death - witness
The witness said council should change the depth of the pond to make it safer.
Mount Monster 2024
340 competitors took part in the prestigious Race One Surf Craft Mount Monster held at Mount Maunganui on Saturday. Video / Geoff Cox
Boy who drowned in Lower Hutt park moved to NZ a few months ago
A Givealittle has been started to support the 'grieving family of Miles'.
'Tragic weekend': Four water deaths in 24 hours across NZ
The rise in deaths is a worry, Water Safety chief executive says.
Child dies after water-related incident in Lower Hutt
Police said the death would be referred to the Coroner.
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.