The teenager missing at sea after getting caught in a rip at Whatipu Beach has been named

The search for a missing 16-year-old swimmer at Whatipu Beach is continuing today.

Warning issued as start of Kiwi summer marked by water-related incidents.

Rescuers remind people to swim between the flags.

Paramedics were called to an incident at a beach in Pātaua, Northland, this afternoon.

A woman found dead near Mangawhai Beach on Wednesday morning was from Auckland.

Teen Frazer Tavener shares the thrill of high and spring board diving.

Popular beaches with good water quality include Piha, Cheltenham, Omaha and Onetangi.

Nick Vigar, the Safeswim Programme Manager at Cheltenham Beach, presents Auckland's best beaches to soak up the sun. Video / Doug Sherring

"I just want to tear my skin off it's so itchy," 11-year-old tells.

Nearly 2000 eels were found dead in Canterbury creek in April.

The restrictions mean people must cut back on their hose and sprinkler use.

Tool used to calculate farm run-off into waterways needs greater scrutiny, watchdog says.

"Swim with caution" option axed in Auckland but still used in all other regions.

Horizons wants 80 per cent of rivers and lakes good enough for summer swimming by 2040.

Parkers moves to become first NZ canned still water producer.

High-tech flood protection on the Manawatū River. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Construction to begin early next year after back and forth for most of this year

Campaigner: river award 'undeserved'. Councillor admits improvement a long time coming.

Herne Bay and St Marys Bay residents oppose a council project to improve water quality.

But in a cruel irony she has only received $96 and won't see the rest for years.

Springs and waterways are going dry that have never been known to go dry, farmer says

Government moves to make drinking water safer, two years after Havelock North water crisis

Is this the real watergate? Aussies all in a tizz over water that fizzes.

Residents queue for water while some properties draw unmetered water.

Surge in the number of inexperienced Auckland boaties prompts new water safety strategy.

Snorkeller airlifted to hospital after incident near Goat Island, north of Auckland.

Wall Street is quick to throw cold water on the notion of a new era of bipartisanship.

"I can't even move my hand. They said it's healing really well though," says victim.

Hot Water Beach toilet wins Keep NZ Beautiful Award. Made with funding from NZ On Air.