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No lifting of New Plymouth boil-water notice
New Plymouth residents are required to boil their water in the wake of ex-cyclone Gita.
Algal bloom in Lake Omapere and Utakura River
The Northland lake and river have tested negative for toxins, but warnings are in place.
Region's water quality improving - study
Study finds multiple factors contributing to faster-than-expected small improvement
John Roughan: Don't let joy germs keep us out of the water
COMMENT: Should we believe the health warnings on Auckland beaches or are we being played?
Auckland's 23-day party kicks off
23-day Volvo Ocean Race stopover celebrations start today at Auckland's Viaduct Harbour
Water should not need to be chlorinated
Chlorination of water is an admission of failure to maintain the environment.
Cleaning up in Cyclone Gita's aftermath
Most states of emergency lifted but Takaka still cut off by road slips.
'Months' before Nelson Tasman comes back to normal
Floodwaters have receded, but locals fear it'll be months before they get their lives back
Cyclone-weary bay prepares for another blast
Tasman residents brace for cyclone while repairing damage from the last one.
Coastal areas seek relief from mangrove invasion
Mangroves future in hands of central government. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Photographs of the year: Underwater World
The Underwater Photographer of the Year 2018 has just been announced.
The full scale of Cyclone Gita's destruction emerges
Around 50,000 people, or 70 per cent of Tonga's population, were affected by cyclone Gita.
Man falls into Auckland's Okahu Bay
A man was taken to hospital last night after falling into the water at Okahu Bau.
Who dung it? Beetles helping to fight effluent on farms
Dung beetles do the dirty work for farmers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Schools closed, farms swamped as Opotiki hit by flooding
The typical rainfall for all of February fell in one 24-hour period.
Beach health alerts spike to highest this summer
Health warnings were issued at dozens of beaches around the city yesterday.
Contain yourself! It's a garden in a townhouse
Plants in containers presents gardeners with endless opportunities to express their flair.
Campsite ideal base for river adventure
Blink and you'll miss it Mangaweka has something special to offer.
Artist calls for action on Hauraki Gulf 'time bomb'
A new art exhibition highlights an environmental "time bomb" in the Hauraki Gulf.
Editorial: Our water is a disgrace
EDITORIAL: The county's water problems demand decisions from the Government urgently.
Is this the year NZ's water war simmers?
The war over water hit boiling point amid 2017's election. Will 2018 see tensions simmer?
Steve Hart: Vital issues on agenda
Water quality, rapid urbanisation and impact of natural hazards up for talks at NZPI.
Brian Rudman: One final challenge for Jacinda
COMMENT: PM has brought peace to Waitangi. Can we ask for more water at public sites next?
Tragic camping trip: Father taken by tide as kids survive
Campers helped man and two children caught by incoming tide in Manukau Harbour.
Bacteria found in water seepage at Waiinu beach
Signs warned of contaminated water, but are coming down.
Police remind boaties to wear lifejackets
About 20 vessels were stopped by police this morning, and most people had lifejackets on.
Councils want more investigation, information and help
Horizons and Manawatu councils say more government input is needed
Audrey Young: Ardern's Waitangi mission
COMMENT: Winston Peters should deal with iwi over royalty for bottled water exports.
Safety first then call, Insurance Council tells storm victims
Don't do anything that puts your safety at risk, the council says
Storm leaves chaos in its wake
115 trapped in cars overnight in Fox Glacier as country begin storm clean-up.
Wetlands wipe-out: 'We must protect the last 10%'
Conservation Minister says NZ must protect the last 10 per cent of its natural wetlands.
Lupton flies to the lead
Ken Lupton flies the flag for Waverley after round one of Hydro Thunder series
Kiwis splashing out on fans, ice cream and sunblock
New Zealanders are wiping out supermarkets' supplies of summer essentials like sunblock.