Toxic algae in Wellington rivers, swimmers urged to check first
Toxic algae has bloomed at Waipoua River, Te Awa Kairangi and at Kaitoke campground.
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Death on the water: Body recovered from sea off Kaikōura coast
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Audit NZ finds significant problems with Wellington Water's performance measures
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Plimmerton hopes to double infrastructure spending to reduce flood risk
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Thirty properties without water due to burst main
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Anthony Fowler: What's really behind Auckland's water pressure?
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Auckland Mayor announces plans for 5% rates rise
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Sudden death at popular Auckland beach
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