Why Akaroa’s wastewater upgrade is crucial for harbour health
New plant to cut Akaroa harbour sewage discharge from nine times a year to once every four years.
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Fun at the Maraetotara Falls jump spot
Benny 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 King
Gisborne city river and ocean waters clean again
Ocean, river activities back on after council lifts health warnings
'River and alcohol don’t mix': Police issue warning about popular water activity
Popular float has a dark and dangerous side.
Three dead as massive waves slam Peru, Ecuador, and Chile
Nearly 100 ports have been closed because of the rough conditions.
Bad news for festival-goers: Gisborne beaches closed, thousands expected for RnV
Holidaymakers have been warned to steer clear of the water after heavy rainfall.
Shark sightings force Coromandel beaches to close temporarily
Whiritoa closed intermittently on Friday and Waihī shut for a stretch on Christmas Day.
One seriously injured after Christmas Day water incident
Emergency services, including helicopter, respond to incident at Army Bay, Whangaparāoa.
Water-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.'
'Absolutely courageous': Schoolboys rescue drowning man at Auckland wharf
'I ran to the end of the wharf, dropped my stuff and jumped straight off.'
Fluoride-free water option 'waste of time', campaigner says
Tauranga City Council is still undecided about providing a fluoride-free water supply.
'Beautiful, caring little boy': Funeral set for 'beloved' Miles after park drowning
The 5-year-old died on Saturday night at Lower Hutt's Avalon Park.
'Nothing more for ratepayer': Councillor slams water infrastructure plan
Gisborne debates water options: Lower short-term costs vs long-term savings.
Boy playing near pond shortly before tragic death - witness
The witness said council should change the depth of the pond to make it safer.
Mount Monster 2024
340 competitors took part in the prestigious Race One Surf Craft Mount Monster held at Mount Maunganui on Saturday. Video / Geoff Cox
Boy who drowned in Lower Hutt park moved to NZ a few months ago
A Givealittle has been started to support the 'grieving family of Miles'.
'Tragic weekend': Four water deaths in 24 hours across NZ
The rise in deaths is a worry, Water Safety chief executive says.
Child dies after water-related incident in Lower Hutt
Police said the death would be referred to the Coroner.
Spearfishing incident: Man critically injured at popular Auckland dive spot, airlifted to hospital
A winch extraction of the man was required due to access and incoming tide.
'Culturally unacceptable': Wairoa fights to ban blood, mortuary waste in waterways
Mayor says new system will be costly but blood, mortuary waste should not go in the river.
'Everyone's had a guts-full': Dargaville residents rail against water rules
Residents blame Kaipara District Council inaction on water supply for summer restrictions.
Watch: Norway building world’s longest, deepest undersea road tunnel
The record-breaking project will span a 25km-wide body of water.
Gisborne unveils water filter unit especially designed for the isolated region
The portable water unit can supply fresh water in mass during severe weather events.
‘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.
Cruise 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?
Rāhui put on BoP swimming hole after death
Emergency services were called to the scene about 6.15pm.
Emergency services race to water-related incident near Bay of Plenty swimming hole
Police said further information would be released when they're in a position to do so.
High nitrate levels trigger health warning for South Canterbury residents
Do-not-drink notice issued in Waimate as nitrate levels breach safe limits.
Swimmer in serious condition after two rescued at notorious beach
Piha lifeguards spotted the pair struggling in the water and leapt into action.
Is your beach 'safe' to swim? What you need to know
The top 5 cleanest and dirtiest Auckland beaches revealed.
27 dead after Nigerian boat accident
It's the latest in a series of mass drownings on the country’s busy waterways.
Sprinkler ban in Napier: Usage soars to some of highest in country
Water use in the city is 'out-stripping supply.'
Explained: Everything you need to know about arsenic and drinking water
Drinking water testing has turned up slightly higher arsenic levels. Here's what to know.