Rapid rise in new boaties concerning: Water Safety NZ
Surge in the number of inexperienced Auckland boaties prompts new water safety strategy.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromWater
Swimmer nearly drowns at notorious Auckland beach
Snorkeller airlifted to hospital after incident near Goat Island, north of Auckland.
Stock markets bet Trump will get along with everyone after Midterms
Wall Street is quick to throw cold water on the notion of a new era of bipartisanship.
Shark-attack horror: Surfer shares his recovery as 63 stitches removed
"I can't even move my hand. They said it's healing really well though," says victim.
Coromandel is number one for ones and twos
Hot Water Beach toilet wins Keep NZ Beautiful Award. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'I still realise how lucky I am to be alive'
Great white shark attack survivor will soon know when he can go back in the water.
Artificial intelligence sprouts in Kiwi agtech's global plans
Artificial intelligence is coming to a lettuce crop near you.
Letters: Bring back our mecca of coffee
We are left in the heart of the CBD with a stark, under-used area for outdoor relaxation.
a2 Milk board wants $415k increase to fee pool
Shareholders Association to give fee hike careful scrutiny.
In time for summer: Auckland beach finally safe to swim at after two decades
Four beaches in South Auckland have had long-term public health warnings lifted.
Scaffolding collapse injuries: Engineers avoid prosecution
WorkSafe agrees to remedial actions after Panmure Bridge scaffolding collapse last year.
HRV fined $440K over false water filter claims
The company pleaded guilty to making unsubstantiated claims.
Win for community group over water bottling appeal
A community group set up to protect Otakiri Springs has had a small court victory.
Researchers use AI to predict outbreak of future wars
There's one resource we all need and it's becoming increasingly scarce.
Atihau Whanganui Incorporation adjusts its winter cropping
Incorporation adopts new policy as unrest over 'spray and pray' grows.
Tough Kid comes of age; Tough Teens event added
The new Tough Teens event will cater for year 9 and 10 students.
Deadly toxic algae found in river
Scientists are concerned dogs, small children and babies could eat the deadly algae.
Council 'sorry' over water issues
Report shows Christchurch failed to manage city's water issues before chlorination.
Scientist slams regional council over water quality
Researcher slams regional council, which says it is addressing issues in the catchment.
The death of a lake: 'We fix it or rename it Lake Horror-whenua'
Looking for clarity in the murk of a polluted lake. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Audrey Young: Govt dicing with Maori power
COMMENT: Govt is taking a more controlling approach to engagement with the treaty partner.
Water bottling from Hamurana Springs approved
Ngāti Rangiwewehi has been granted a consent through till September 2033.
Five-year plan: Better water quality promised
New rules will be in place by 2020 to stop the degradation of freshwater quality.
Efforts to sell aquifers to overseas buyers 'very disturbing' - PM
PM slams previous govt's efforts to promote pristine aquifers for bottled water exports.
Govt promises better freshwater quality within five years
The commitment also includes a new deal for Māori on water rights.
Foreign water bottlers 'actively' sought by Government
Government officials helped broker a deal with Chinese buyers in the Bay of Plenty.
Overall improvement in many facets of freshwater
Mixed results in 10-year trend for region waterways.
Rachel Stewart: Drums of water war echoing in pipeline
COMMENT: Minister's lack of action on vital resource letting council dig in defences.
Could traces of Roundup be in a key source of New Zealand's drinking water?
An expert expects some Roundup to "definitely" be found in groundwater.
Today set aside to ponder cruel existence of farmed animals
Since human civilisation began, we have lost 83 per cent of all wild animals.
Too polluted to swim - swimmers warned off Whanganui coastal streams
Three streams that children love to play in at Whanganui beaches are unsafe for swimming.
Traces of plastics chemical detected in Wellington aquifer
Chemical found in plastic detected in tests on Hutt City aquifer.
Canada's legendary Ogopogo lake monster surfaces
New footage of Canada's answer to the Loch Ness monster has emerged.