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Mayor’s vote forces U-turn on Tauranga's water plan

Mayor Mahé Drysdale’s vote reversed the in-house water plan decision.

Over 40 missing after boat capsizes in Nigeria's Sokoto State

'About 10 persons have been rescued, while more than 40 passengers remain missing.'

Water showdown: Mayor's affordability plea rejected

Ruapehu District Council will go ahead with a partnership with Whanganui.

Morning swim turns into 'adventure' after special wildlife encounter

A resident shouted to get the attention of the two women, then they saw the black dorsal.

First mechanised removal of 'wet wipe island' begins in Thames

Volunteers collected over 140,000 wipes in eight years.

Te Arawa Lakes Trust seeks stronger water management role amid Ōhau wall issues

As lake bed owner, the trust wants more say in decisions impacting Rotoiti water quality.

It might feel showery but winter has been a dry one in Hawke's Bay so far

Some groundwater monitoring sites on the plains have recorded the 'lowest-ever' levels.

'We are trapped': Family face 72% rates rise but can't sell property to developers

Trevor Knox’s rates bill has risen to $10,730 on his 1ha property.

Fire in Canada sparked by fish dropped by bird, firefighters say

An osprey likely dropped the fish on to a power line, sparking flames.