New Zealand'Stop and think' warning issued on water safetyWarning issued as start of Kiwi summer marked by water-related incidents.30 Dec 06:01 AM
New ZealandStruggling swimmer plucked from surfRescuers remind people to swim between the flags.30 Dec 02:36 AM
New ZealandEmergency crews called to an incident at a beach in PātauaParamedics were called to an incident at a beach in Pātaua, Northland, this afternoon.30 Dec 02:22 AM
New ZealandDead woman at Mangawhai had been with familyA woman found dead near Mangawhai Beach on Wednesday morning was from Auckland.28 Dec 04:21 AM
SportGoing off at the deep endTeen Frazer Tavener shares the thrill of high and spring board diving.25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland's cleanest beaches to soak up the sun - without risking a tummy bugPopular beaches with good water quality include Piha, Cheltenham, Omaha and Onetangi.24 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: Auckland's best beaches to soak up the sunNick Vigar, the Safeswim Programme Manager at Cheltenham Beach, presents Auckland's best beaches to soak up the sun. Video / Doug SherringWatch24 Dec 09:58 PM
New ZealandHospital water contaminated, unsafe to drinkA contaminant was identified during routine water testing of the supply.24 Dec 04:56 AM
PoliticsGwynne Dyer: Kurds disposable as Trump pulls troops out of SyriaWould the Syrian Kurds rather be conquered by the Turks or by Assad?23 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandChildren covered in 'mysterious' red spots after swim at Hot Water Beach"I just want to tear my skin off it's so itchy," 11-year-old tells.23 Dec 12:23 AM
New ZealandNot guilty plea in dead eels caseNearly 2000 eels were found dead in Canterbury creek in April.18 Dec 08:32 PM
New ZealandWater restrictions in place in HorowhenuaThe restrictions mean people must cut back on their hose and sprinkler use.12 Dec 02:40 AM
New ZealandEnviro watchdog: Farm tool Overseer needs oversightTool used to calculate farm run-off into waterways needs greater scrutiny, watchdog says.12 Dec 01:27 AM
New ZealandBeach warning system abandons orange lights"Swim with caution" option axed in Auckland but still used in all other regions.09 Dec 03:05 AM
EnvironmentRegional council sets summer targets for river swimmabilityHorizons wants 80 per cent of rivers and lakes good enough for summer swimming by 2040.02 Dec 02:00 AM
BusinessHawke's Bay company pioneers canned water in NZParkers moves to become first NZ canned still water producer.30 Nov 04:34 AM
New ZealandRiver gatekeeper in action with wet weather comingHigh-tech flood protection on the Manawatū River. Made with funding from NZ On Air.30 Nov 04:32 AM
New ZealandControversial Waimea dam to go aheadConstruction to begin early next year after back and forth for most of this year30 Nov 03:05 AM
OpinionComment: It's taking too long to reform water supplyIt should not be taking so long to improve our water supplies.29 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Scaremongering': Anonymous Waimea dam 'tidal wave' brochure slammedMP says anonymous brochure about proposed Waimea dam is 'garbage' and irresponsible.27 Nov 03:39 AM
New ZealandAward for improvement to river appals campaignerCampaigner: river award 'undeserved'. Councillor admits improvement a long time coming.26 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandIn the poo: Posh Auckland suburbs in sewage scrapHerne Bay and St Marys Bay residents oppose a council project to improve water quality.24 Nov 08:53 PM
WorldAfghanistan drought: Mum sells daughter for $4100But in a cruel irony she has only received $96 and won't see the rest for years.23 Nov 10:11 PM
New ZealandRivers running dry in Central Hawke's BaySprings and waterways are going dry that have never been known to go dry, farmer says23 Nov 06:26 PM
New ZealandGastro crisis impacts ripple on two years laterGovernment moves to make drinking water safer, two years after Havelock North water crisis22 Nov 05:06 PM
BusinessThe $10 bottle of water that has Australia up in armsIs this the real watergate? Aussies all in a tizz over water that fizzes.14 Nov 05:09 AM
New ZealandRural owners taking emergency water for freeResidents queue for water while some properties draw unmetered water.13 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandRapid rise in new boaties concerning: Water Safety NZSurge in the number of inexperienced Auckland boaties prompts new water safety strategy.12 Nov 03:12 AM
New ZealandSwimmer nearly drowns at notorious Auckland beachSnorkeller airlifted to hospital after incident near Goat Island, north of Auckland.07 Nov 10:37 PM
CompaniesStock markets bet Trump will get along with everyone after MidtermsWall Street is quick to throw cold water on the notion of a new era of bipartisanship.07 Nov 05:06 PM
New ZealandShark-attack horror: Surfer shares his recovery as 63 stitches removed"I can't even move my hand. They said it's healing really well though," says victim.06 Nov 05:12 AM
LifestyleCoromandel is number one for ones and twosHot Water Beach toilet wins Keep NZ Beautiful Award. Made with funding from NZ On Air.06 Nov 12:00 AM
New Zealand'I still realise how lucky I am to be alive'Great white shark attack survivor will soon know when he can go back in the water.03 Nov 04:00 PM
AgribusinessArtificial intelligence sprouts in Kiwi agtech's global plansArtificial intelligence is coming to a lettuce crop near you.28 Oct 01:00 AM
