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HRV fined $440K over false water filter claims

The company pleaded guilty to making unsubstantiated claims.

'Incredible tragedy': Toddler who drowned in pool 'loved, cherished by all'

Family and friends rally after a Central Hawke's Bay toddler drowned.

'Amazing man': Tributes flow for dead boatie

The 63-year-old's body was retrieved from near his boat.

Auckland police to deploy jet skis for Labour weekend

The police motto is safer communities together, that includes in the water.

Hero dies trying to save drowning child at Hot Water Beach

Angelo Tuyay reportedly drowned after he tried to save a drowning child at the beach.

Luxury cruiser damaged in boat show prang

The 52ft flybridge Riviera "Majesnik" T-boned the "Quest 2", an Azimut 21m luxury cruiser.

Farmers urged to review safety processes after tragic death of child

Farmers advised to take all practical steps to ensure safety around effluent ponds.

'Love of my life': Partner's emotional tribute to Kiwi who died in Canada bridge jump

The couple had left New Zealand at the end of July to start a year-long trip abroad.

Huka Falls body boarder takes on extreme wave in Bali

Hayley Patuwai made a name for himself after he went over Huka Falls on a body board.

Sewage overflows blamed for swimming caution

Tauranga's Pilot Bay has received a surprise caution for swimming water quality.

Tributes flow for drowned diver

Ian Gregory Wells from Roxburgh died after getting into trouble while diving.

Rescue at Opunake Beach

Three other kayakers who went to help are in trouble about 300m offshore.

Helicopter rescue bid next for stricken yachties

A rescue helicopter has been sent in to winch out two men on board a troubled yacht.

World champ Kiwi kayaker dies in US river tragedy

Mother-of-two Maria Noakes was a respected competitive kayaker.

Heroic Pakiri Beach rescuer: 'It's just too easy to die'

"I couldn't find him, I didn't know where he was, I just lost sight of him."

Huka Falls daredevil - 'I'm not afraid of dying'

Tauranga man's rapids stunt described as 'playing Russian roulette' with his life.

Lifeguards rescue seven in an hour

Off-duty lifeguards conducted seven rescues in an hour and 15 minutes on Friday afternoon.

Beach health alerts spike to highest this summer

Health warnings were issued at dozens of beaches around the city yesterday.