NZ's shocking summer continues: Child dies after incident at waterfall beauty spot
As of this evening, there have been 28 water-related deaths across NZ.
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Man dies after 'water-related incident' at Great Barrier Island
Emergency services said the incident was reported just before 6pm.
Search for missing swimmer put on hold
A teen entered the water at Waimakariri River on Wednesday but never resurfaced.
Suspected drownings: Shock after two water incidents in just a few hours
One investigation is underway, while search for 18-year-old man continues.
Hawke's Bay beach patrols increase over summer, mass exodus expected
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Christopher Luxon on Three Waters and carbon farming
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Mayors' coalition wants fresh talks on Three Waters
'We don't all have green slime, and frogs coming out of our taps.'
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Three Waters: Govt agreed to mandated strategy before four entities announced
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Controversial Three Waters reforms delayed until next year
The Government has delayed the next stage of its controversial Three Waters reforms.
Kiwi scientist's bacteria-based water filter could hold answer to clean waterways
The system is low-cost and compact.
Jon Lamonte: Delta no showstopper for water services
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Cheaper waters bills from Three Water Reforms doubtful, says Auckland Council
Engineering consultancy suggests cost of investment needed may be under-estimated.
Family's dog was the first to stop drinking the water. Then her daughter got sick
The Navy's water system at Pearl Harbour had been contaminated.
Waikato council chairman accused of 'racist' comments against Māori
Rimmington has 'unreservedly apologised' for offence caused by his comments about Māori.
Opinion: Are nitrates in water a risk to babies?
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Local Focus: Sprinklers banned until April under new council plan
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Business says expansion could be thwarted by plan change
Whanganui business baffled by industrial rezoning in council plan.
Pahiatua wastewater has had positive results for Covid for a week
Pahiatua wastewater positive for Covid in week of tests.
Independence of three waters review questioned
Three waters reviewer founded a firm which has already contracted staff to the reforms.