KahuWhy Akaroa’s wastewater upgrade is crucial for harbour healthNew plant to cut Akaroa harbour sewage discharge from nine times a year to once every four years.08 Jan 05:05 PM
New ZealandFun at the Maraetotara Falls jump spotBenny King sent in a video of him jumping - badly - from the Maraetotara Falls branch. The landing was “a real stinger”, but he had a great time. Video / Benny KingWatch08 Jan 01:59 AM
TravelWhat does freedom mean to us?The idea of freedom is deeply personal. Video / Nick DobbieWatch03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne city river and ocean waters clean againOcean, river activities back on after council lifts health warnings02 Jan 11:00 PM
New Zealand'River and alcohol don’t mix': Police issue warning about popular water activityPopular float has a dark and dangerous side.30 Dec 08:00 PM
WorldThree dead as massive waves slam Peru, Ecuador, and ChileNearly 100 ports have been closed because of the rough conditions.30 Dec 04:28 AM
New ZealandBad news for festival-goers: Gisborne beaches closed, thousands expected for RnVHolidaymakers have been warned to steer clear of the water after heavy rainfall.27 Dec 09:33 PM
New ZealandShark sightings force Coromandel beaches to close temporarilyWhiritoa closed intermittently on Friday and Waihī shut for a stretch on Christmas Day.27 Dec 05:36 AM
New ZealandOne seriously injured after Christmas Day water incidentEmergency services, including helicopter, respond to incident at Army Bay, Whangaparāoa.25 Dec 03:38 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWater-efficient orchards: How tech is helping Hawke’s Bay growers'It is a much more efficient way of getting twice as many apples using a lot less water.'22 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely courageous': Schoolboys rescue drowning man at Auckland wharf'I ran to the end of the wharf, dropped my stuff and jumped straight off.'19 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFluoride-free water option 'waste of time', campaigner saysTauranga City Council is still undecided about providing a fluoride-free water supply.18 Dec 04:05 PM
New Zealand'Beautiful, caring little boy': Funeral set for 'beloved' Miles after park drowningThe 5-year-old died on Saturday night at Lower Hutt's Avalon Park.18 Dec 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Nothing more for ratepayer': Councillor slams water infrastructure planGisborne debates water options: Lower short-term costs vs long-term savings.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBoy playing near pond shortly before tragic death - witnessThe witness said council should change the depth of the pond to make it safer.16 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandMount Monster 2024340 competitors took part in the prestigious Race One Surf Craft Mount Monster held at Mount Maunganui on Saturday. Video / Geoff CoxWatch15 Dec 09:19 PM
New ZealandBoy who drowned in Lower Hutt park moved to NZ a few months agoA Givealittle has been started to support the 'grieving family of Miles'.15 Dec 06:05 PM
New Zealand'Tragic weekend': Four water deaths in 24 hours across NZThe rise in deaths is a worry, Water Safety chief executive says.15 Dec 05:36 AM
New ZealandChild dies after water-related incident in Lower HuttPolice said the death would be referred to the Coroner.14 Dec 08:31 AM
New ZealandSpearfishing incident: Man critically injured at popular Auckland dive spot, airlifted to hospitalA winch extraction of the man was required due to access and incoming tide.14 Dec 07:35 AM
New Zealand'Culturally unacceptable': Wairoa fights to ban blood, mortuary waste in waterwaysMayor says new system will be costly but blood, mortuary waste should not go in the river.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Everyone's had a guts-full': Dargaville residents rail against water rulesResidents blame Kaipara District Council inaction on water supply for summer restrictions.12 Dec 11:00 PM
WorldWatch: Norway building world’s longest, deepest undersea road tunnelThe record-breaking project will span a 25km-wide body of water.12 Dec 07:54 PM
New ZealandGisborne unveils water filter unit especially designed for the isolated regionThe portable water unit can supply fresh water in mass during severe weather events.09 Dec 04:00 AM
New Zealand‘At this rate, we will reach capacity’: Water-restriction head-scratcher in Napier and Hastings'We have a culture of believing the aquifer is limitless,' Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise says.06 Dec 04:08 AM
New ZealandCruise ships in Napier – how much water do they really take?With level 3 water restrictions in place in Napier, what impact do cruises have on supply?05 Dec 12:23 AM
New ZealandRāhui put on BoP swimming hole after deathEmergency services were called to the scene about 6.15pm.04 Dec 06:59 PM
New ZealandEmergency services race to water-related incident near Bay of Plenty swimming holePolice said further information would be released when they're in a position to do so.04 Dec 07:14 AM
New ZealandHigh nitrate levels trigger health warning for South Canterbury residentsDo-not-drink notice issued in Waimate as nitrate levels breach safe limits.02 Dec 05:59 AM
New ZealandSwimmer in serious condition after two rescued at notorious beachPiha lifeguards spotted the pair struggling in the water and leapt into action.02 Dec 04:10 AM
New ZealandIs your beach 'safe' to swim? What you need to knowThe top 5 cleanest and dirtiest Auckland beaches revealed.02 Dec 03:40 AM
World27 dead after Nigerian boat accidentIt's the latest in a series of mass drownings on the country’s busy waterways.30 Nov 02:32 AM
New ZealandSprinkler ban in Napier: Usage soars to some of highest in countryWater use in the city is 'out-stripping supply.'29 Nov 02:39 AM
New ZealandExplained: Everything you need to know about arsenic and drinking waterDrinking water testing has turned up slightly higher arsenic levels. Here's what to know.28 Nov 06:51 PM
