With level 3 water restrictions in place in Napier, what impact do cruises have on supply?

Emergency services were called to the scene about 6.15pm.

Police said further information would be released when they're in a position to do so.

Do-not-drink notice issued in Waimate as nitrate levels breach safe limits.

Piha lifeguards spotted the pair struggling in the water and leapt into action.

The top 5 cleanest and dirtiest Auckland beaches revealed.

It's the latest in a series of mass drownings on the country’s busy waterways.

Water use in the city is 'out-stripping supply.'

Drinking water testing has turned up slightly higher arsenic levels. Here's what to know.

Water Services Authority head of operations Steve Taylor speaks about the reports of increased levels of arsenic in the Waikato River which feeds into water supplies.

Arsenic is a substance found in rock that can be deadly if consumed in large amounts.

Dozens of Watercare staff are impacted by the mayor's proposals.

Spots in Central Auckland and Piha pose a high risk of illness to swimmers this summer.

Tauranga's bombing competition has been named an official qualifying event for 2025.

Kiwa Pools to raise entry fee as 53% prefer higher charges over lower rates.

Councils have imposed restrictions to help conserve water due to dry weather.

The iwi were made aware of an incident at Acacia Bay recently.

The council apologised for inaccurate information and explained its analysis.

Two of the injured were taken to hospital.

Native frogs were endangered by concrete used in the upgrade, a report says.

The Government is to appoint a Crown observer to Wellington City Council.

Told to drink more water, the woman was “slowly drowning herself” with excessive habit.

More than $9 million has been budgeted for stormwater improvement in Whangamatā.

Rescuers were seen combing the area on jetskis and in boats.

A water main has burst in central Wellington, flooding State Highway 1 with muddy water. Video / Mark Mitchell

Taupō man Mark Dumble has spent the past five years building this 4m clinker boat from scratch and recently launched it at Two Mile Bay, Lake Taupō. Video / Dan Hutchinson

The Olympic rowing champion says he wants more safety assurances.

Waipa District Council's Dawn Inglis said the CCO is about “how we manage debt"

'The demand experienced was unusual so early in spring,' drinking water manager says.

Potentially unsafe levels of e-coli bacteria were detected on Thursday.