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Teen missing after lake jump

Police divers will this evening start their search for a 16-year-old boy who failed to resurface after diving into Lake Pupuke in Takapuna on Auckland's North Shore this afternoon during an organised youth group activity.

Cycling: Van Uden wins Lake Taupo challenge

Health warning for lake near Marton

Almost third of NZ lakes have poor water quality - report

Nick Smith has called for NZ to improve its fresh water management after a report found almost a third of lakes have poor water quality.

NZ man's treasured ring resurfaces after 40 years

A NZ man who lost a ring 40 years ago in a US lake has had news that his treasured possession has been found.

Waikato: Warning over river levels

Environment Waikato is worried about the danger of rapidly rising streams and rivers in the next few days.

Chilly bin saves boatie

Big wet boosts Meridian earnings 25pc

Mysterious Lake Rotorua foam deemed harmless

It may look strange, but scientists believe there is no danger posed by the foam coating the shores of Lake Rotorua.

Lake Wakatipu water level continues to drop

Week before lake drops

Falling water levels ease flood risk

River flow levels and a minimal rain forecast suggest Queenstown's Lake Wakatipu might only rise by a further 10cm.

Queenstown braces for floodwaters

Rowing: Kayakers keen to paddle in same direction as elite rowers

Supplier's plea: Save water now

City folk asked to watch water use

City-dwellers are being asked to save water around the home after three months of record-dry conditions.