All aboard: Kiwi boat sales soar as Covid keeps us home
New figures obtained by the Herald show 18 fatal boating accidents every year.
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Swimmers warned to stay out of rivers and lakes showing signs of toxic algae
A toxic algae watch is being carried out through the summer in rivers and lakes.
Death on the water: Body recovered from sea off Kaikōura coast
Emergency services were alerted earlier this morning.
'I'm pleading': Mayor desperate as holidaymakers stretch water to breaking point
'I am pleading with everyone to immediately reduce water consumption,' mayor says.
'If in doubt, don't go out': Otago harbourmasters urge caution on the water
A surge in boat sales could mean less experienced people on the water, harbourmaster says.
Not Just Water: Ex Rich Lister's plans to hit a $100m turnover
Businessman Tony Falkenstein plans to expand Just Life Group to hit a $100m turnover.
NZ's fatal drowning rates shame – the most deadly beaches revealed
Kiwis urged to take precautions before entering the water this summer.
Stay out of the water: Dangerous algae levels spark health warning
Children and dogs are thought to be at particular risk of harm.
Splashing out: Aucklanders go over daily water usage after restrictions eased
Aucklanders reminded that water restrictions have been eased - not lifted.
Audit NZ finds significant problems with Wellington Water's performance measures
The company has been unable to accurately report water loss, overflows, and complaints.
Auckland water crisis: Restrictions ease as household hose ban lifts
It's time to water the garden again - but you can't use a sprinkler yet.
World's first pure collagen water created in Hawke's Bay. Is it tasty?
Hawke's Bay companies have collaborated on a shelf-stable ready-to-drink collagen water.
Wellington water woes report: system needs to change
Sludge became a household name in Wellington this year.
True tales: A new chapter in the history of Whangārei Heads
More people have come forward with stories of a sometimes mysterious past.
Relationship between Wellington Water and council found wanting
Report finds a lack of trust and a relationship in need of a 'fundamental reset'.
Plimmerton hopes to double infrastructure spending to reduce flood risk
Pipes made for one-in-30-year floods need to be future-proofed for climate change.
Thirty properties without water due to burst main
Thirty properties in central Wellington will be without water until 7pm.
Anthony Fowler: What's really behind Auckland's water pressure?
Opinion: Auckland's water crisis is blamed on a 200-year drought. It it true?
Rates and water bills up by $230 for average Auckland household
Aucklander can expect to pay an extra $230 a year when rates and water charges go up
Auckland Mayor announces plans for 5% rates rise
Mayor Phil Goff is under pressure to keep rates low and the city ticking along.
How much will rates rise in Auckland? Mayor Phil Goff to announce details today
Phil Goff says his preference is for a 3.5 per cent rates rise.
Wild weather isn't over - storm brewing from the Tasman Sea
Cleaning up the mud-caked streets continues, but more wet weather is expected.
'This is the end of my life': Night-time plunge off wharf sparks heroic rescue
"Angel" rescuer saves woman from water, then shouts her a Maccas hot chocolate.
Sudden death at popular Auckland beach
A witness told the Herald she believed a man had drowned at Takapuna Beach.
Focus Live: Auckland water bans eased for summer
Home and hosed: Auckland water rules relaxed just in time for summer. Video / Will Trafford
Auckland water rules relaxed just in time for summer
The rules will be relaxed from next month.
Wellington water meters considered, regional council backs investigation
The average household water use in Wellington is much higher than in Auckland.
Editorial: Water scare - long term solutions needed for Auckland
Editorial: Aucklanders are dam ready for water restrictions to ease, but will they get it?
Wellington Water dodges prosecution over wastewater overflow
Investigation concludes into 6-million-litre wastewater overflow into the harbour.
Home and hosed? Auckland ban on watering gardens could lift for summer
Mayor Phil Goff says Aucklanders have helped to save 6 billion litres of water.
Plugging $1b Covid hole: Auckland rates, water bills to rise
Phil Goff will outline proposals for rates and water bills on December 9.
Chris Lynch: Chch Council shouldn't blame residents for water woes
"Residents are being asked to save water - but it's the city's pipes that are to blame."
Chris Lynch on Christchurch water issues
11.64 billion litres of water was lost last year due to leaky pipes in Christchurch.
'People are breathing these fumes in': Toxic sludge spews onto NZ beach
Residents say they are breathing in the stench when they walk their dogs on the beach.