Native trees 'dying from lack of water' while irrigator sprays road, Forest and Bird says
Owner of the farm says he is devastated by the incident in which the water was wasted.
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Piha residents asked to build "community resilience" and emergency plans.
Paddle boarder's death to be referred to the Coroner
Police say they're still contacting the woman's next of kin.
Paddle boarder dies after incident at Waiwera
The woman was pulled from the water but attempts to revive her were unsuccessful.
Father-of-two left with serious brain injury after suffering 'the bends'
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Of concern was the high number of over 65 drowning fatalities - 18 in 2018.
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Excellent rating for water on Te Anga farms. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Letters: Vaping views just hot air
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Party boat tragedy: Skipper '100 per cent sure' ramp was secure
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Boozed Brighton beachgoers rescued from rip
"The other guy thought that he'd be a saviour and he got taken out as well".
Local Focus: Sprinkler ban a pain for 4-year-old Rylan
The council isn't sure when the sprinkler ban will end. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Fleeing couple: Tasman blaze 'looked like an atomic bomb'
"It was like a big mushroom. It was quite spectacular."
Missing Southland 4-year-old found dead
The boy had been reported missing yesterday afternoon from his home near Brydone.
'Extreme and unpredictable' weather to get worse as ice sheets melt
Researchers call for an "urgent review" of global policy to avoid dangerous impacts.
Homes destroyed: 'Extreme dryness' fuels inferno
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Rachel Stewart: Fry me a river, climate denialists
COMMENT: There's no ignoring what's happening with the weather all over the world.
Man dies after drowning incident at Goat Island
The man had been snorkelling and was missing for minutes before tragedy struck.
Want to improve your mood? Then ditch the junk food
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Niki Bezzant: Should we stop drinking water?
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The killer selfie: Social media linked to risky behaviour around the water
"People like to push boundaries, go to new frontiers and then share it on social media."
Kate Stewart: Jesus Christ, Elvis Presley, the Titanic ... they wouldn't get away with it today
How strange the past looks through today's politically correct perspective
Stranded orca refloated following frantic rescue
A group of fishing buddies armed with buckets were first to help.
Viewpoint NZ: Traffic nightmares, preventing drownings
Video news from around the regions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Aucklanders use record amount of water as heatwave bites
The previous record was set on December 14, 2017.
'Every parent's nightmare': Boy, 3, drowns in council pond
"This is an absolute tragedy and will be felt by many..."
Discolouration prompts water chlorination halt
There's been sporadic yellow to brown discolouration of the town's tap water.
Four-metre swells partially halts search for missing fishermen
A helicopter will continue searching by air.
Is Meghan's favourite snack fuelling drought and murder?
Markle's committed something of a faux pas with avocados.
Kayak rescue prompts police water safety warning
Police warning people to take care on the water