New ZealandFour in hospital - including two children - as boat flips in CoromandelBoy among those critical after boat flipped on bar.05 Jan 04:23 AM
New ZealandWater Safety NZ’s Rob Hewitt tells how to stay safe in the water this summerWater Safety NZ’s Rob Hewitt tells Newstalk ZB's Tim Beverage how Kiwis can stay safe in the water this summer. Audio / Newstalk ZBWatch05 Jan 12:34 AM
New ZealandWatch: New video emerges of bodyboarder fighting Dunedin Sea LionVideo taken from another angle of a bodyboarder engaging with a protected wild Sea Lion at Dunedin's St Clair beach. Video / Simon Weekes Watch04 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWater tragedies: Child, 4, drowns at Kai Iwi Lakes, two others die in horror dayThree people have died in water-related incidents today.04 Jan 04:33 AM
New Zealand'Absolute alarm bells': Worst Summer for drownings so far since 2015There have been 22 drownings across the country for the period.03 Jan 10:15 PM
New ZealandWater incidents: Man dies off Canterbury coast; search for person at Hamilton GardensThere has been a host of issues on the water around New Zealand today.03 Jan 05:56 AM
New ZealandShark bites girl: 'Something's got me'A holidaying family's Christmas swim had the makings of a horror movie.31 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandWill it be a bumper fishing year?Warm waters bring new fish to NZ waters - and probably sharks.29 Dec 08:50 PM
TravelBeat the Heat: NZ's best local swimming spotsCool off this summer at one of New Zealand's best swimming holes.26 Dec 01:00 AM
New Zealand'We kept each other alive': Dad's message after boat trip with son nearly ends in tragedyFive-year-old was minutes from death as dad struggled to keep both above water.25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan dies after 'water-related incident' at Great Barrier IslandEmergency services said the incident was reported just before 6pm.25 Dec 08:10 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing swimmer put on holdA teen entered the water at Waimakariri River on Wednesday but never resurfaced.24 Dec 07:45 AM
New ZealandWater Safety NZ: Too many New Zealanders are drowningHow to stay safe this summer.24 Dec 01:27 AM
New ZealandSuspected drownings: Shock after two water incidents in just a few hoursOne investigation is underway, while search for 18-year-old man continues.23 Dec 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke's Bay beach patrols increase over summer, mass exodus expectedHawke's Bay beaches are great for swimming in calm weather, but can be risky when rough18 Dec 09:50 PM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon on Three Waters and carbon farmingLuxon's adjournment debate joke about Three Waters came from a place of concern.16 Dec 12:45 AM
New Zealand'Posing danger': Reports detail struggles with ageing Fire trucksFirefighters have been struggling with their big ladder hoses breaking down.15 Dec 10:33 PM
PoliticsMayors' coalition wants fresh talks on Three Waters'We don't all have green slime, and frogs coming out of our taps.'15 Dec 02:22 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelSea the world: 25 of the best ocean cruise holidays for 2022/2023There's never been a better time to book your next ocean adventure.13 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTravel2022 Travel: World's best river cruises from Europe to the AmazonDo ocean cruises' crowds and potential big waves leave you cold? Consider river cruising.12 Dec 03:14 AM
New ZealandPerson dies in 'water-related incident'Police were alerted just after 5.30pm.11 Dec 09:56 AM
New ZealandThree Waters: Govt agreed to mandated strategy before four entities announcedA strategy to pursue a "legislated all-in" approach was agreed to in June, papers show.10 Dec 03:17 AM
PoliticsControversial Three Waters reforms delayed until next yearThe Government has delayed the next stage of its controversial Three Waters reforms.09 Dec 05:40 AM
New ZealandKiwi scientist's bacteria-based water filter could hold answer to clean waterwaysThe system is low-cost and compact.08 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJon Lamonte: Delta no showstopper for water servicesOPINION: Watercare chief executive measures the performance of 2021 and looks ahead.08 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCheaper waters bills from Three Water Reforms doubtful, says Auckland CouncilEngineering consultancy suggests cost of investment needed may be under-estimated.07 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldFamily's dog was the first to stop drinking the water. Then her daughter got sickThe Navy's water system at Pearl Harbour had been contaminated.03 Dec 08:26 AM
New ZealandWaikato council chairman accused of 'racist' comments against MāoriRimmington has 'unreservedly apologised' for offence caused by his comments about Māori.02 Dec 01:25 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Are nitrates in water a risk to babies?OPINION: Dr Luling Lin reviews a decade of research into nitrates and birth defects.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Sprinklers banned until April under new council planTauranga City Council looks to Australia for water conservation tips.30 Nov 07:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBusiness says expansion could be thwarted by plan changeWhanganui business baffled by industrial rezoning in council plan.29 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPahiatua wastewater has had positive results for Covid for a weekPahiatua wastewater positive for Covid in week of tests.23 Nov 09:56 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsIndependence of three waters review questionedThree waters reviewer founded a firm which has already contracted staff to the reforms.16 Nov 01:23 AM
New ZealandPolice rescue pair after boat sinks off WellingtonThe boaties were well-prepared, which made all the difference, police say.12 Nov 09:58 PM