New ZealandPowerboat capsizes in Hauraki Gulf; four rescuedTwo boats rescued two boaties each after they saw a powerboat capsize.12 Jan 02:36 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Legendary lifeguard's career spans 40 yearsThis 61 year old lifeguard has no plans of stopping. Made with funding from NZ On Air.11 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandSafety warning after near-drowning at ParemataTwo incidents in the water yesterday have prompted a warning from the harbourmaster.10 Jan 03:21 AM
New ZealandGrieving family tell of fisherman's big heart"He wasn't about himself, he was about everyone else."08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFirst save: 13yo rookie surf lifesaver notches up first rescue at TaurangaTeen with just two months of surf lifesaving training commended after saving a life.06 Jan 03:01 PM
New ZealandOne person dead after falling into water in AshburtonEmergency services were called to the incident on Sunday evening.06 Jan 09:22 AM
New ZealandThe victim, in her 20s, has been taken to Middlemore HospitalA young woman in her 20s has been injured while swimming at a waterfall in Ramarama.06 Jan 04:01 AM
New ZealandBoatie rescues children on North ShoreTwo children were in difficulty in the water at Rothesay Bay on the North Shore.03 Jan 04:03 AM
New ZealandWhatipu Beach tragedy: Land searches called offThe land search for a teen missing off Whatipu Beach since Saturday will be called off02 Jan 08:44 PM
New ZealandThe disaster that awaits unless we actHousing, agriculture, tourism - dire predictions if climate allowed to continue warming.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAttacked by stingray: 'Steve Irwin came to mind'Jamie Cunningham stood on stingray while boogie-boarding.31 Dec 11:58 PM
New ZealandShellfish collector saved from drowning by fishermen and swimmerMan saved from drowning by fishermen and passer-by31 Dec 06:03 PM
New Zealand'Brave as hell': Teenager missing off Whatipu Beach namedThe teenager missing at sea after getting caught in a rip at Whatipu Beach has been named30 Dec 09:36 PM
New ZealandSearch continues for teen at Whatipu BeachThe search for a missing 16-year-old swimmer at Whatipu Beach is continuing today.30 Dec 09:02 PM
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
