New Zealand‘If in doubt, stay out’: Lifeguards save kayaker, then teach beach safetyA kayaker in trouble was fortunate the Surf Life Saving team turned up for training.13 Jan 04:00 PM
Christchurch‘Ungodly, heavy smell’: Bottles flushed down toilets blamed for closure of popular swimming spotCouncil teams have shut carpark, toilets and tracks while repairs are done.12 Jan 07:53 PM
New Zealand‘They didn't want to become a statistic’: Stricken men's life-saving plea after conditions worsenThey had paddled to Spencer Island earlier in the day in a kayak and a small inflatable.12 Jan 04:51 PM
New ZealandAll Black Tupou Vaa'i backs water safety campaign after brother's drowningWatch24 Dec 02:47 AM
AucklandDo not swim: Popular Auckland beach off limits after wastewater floods bayAs temperatures rise, beaches will be packed, but some spots must be avoided.21 Dec 09:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGhost town no more: Karaka developer spends millions on water fix, unlocking 5000 new homesHousing subdivisions that sat frozen since 2019 can now be built.19 Dec 11:22 PM
New ZealandMahurangi oyster farmers still waiting for compensation packagePeak season was wiped out as thousands of Mahurangi oysters were lost.18 Dec 07:11 AM
New Zealand'Significant leak': Residents of Kaipara towns asked to conserve water The raw water line leak means no water is heading to the water treatment plant.17 Dec 06:21 AM
New ZealandHB cities under Level 3 water restrictions as usage hits 95 million litres a dayA total ban on open-air fires and fireworks is also in place.14 Dec 11:26 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyHow much underground water will the new Waiwera Thermal Springs use?The old pools used 292,000 cubic metres annually. The new ones could take 325,000cu m.12 Dec 11:00 PM
WorldTsunami warning after 6.7 quake in JapanJolt comes days after a 7.5-level tremor in the same region injured at least 50 people.12 Dec 04:43 AM
Wellington'Now is the time': Wellington councils take first step towards amalgamationMayors have revealed early amalgamation talks are underway.11 Dec 03:57 AM
New ZealandBeach community faces toilet flushing restrictions as water source runs near-dryCouncil water tankers are now trucking in supplies to keep taps running.11 Dec 02:40 AM
New ZealandDrunken skipper Travis Whiteman fined for reversing into swimmers with propellor Both women suffered permanent scarring and ongoing psychological trauma.10 Dec 08:59 PM
EnergyHigh water warning: Meridian to spill South Island hydro lakes from tomorrowMeridian's Waitaki catchment lakes are running high due to rain and snow melt.10 Dec 02:11 AM
New ZealandTwo people dead in separate water incidentsReporter Katie Oliver talks to lifeguard Harry Mellor at Muriwai Beach about recent tragic water incidents.Watch09 Dec 08:46 PM
New ZealandBroken bore forces 30-unit transitional housing complex to emptyThe future of the former motel bought by the Govt for $8.1m is now up in the air.07 Dec 07:31 PM
New ZealandClock ticking for Bay growers as 350 water consents near expiryAround 350 consents, including 240 relating to horticulture, will expire on Oct 1, 2026. 07 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandShark spotted circling off Te Arai Beach in North AucklandFamilies were left scrambling after a shark was spotted metres from shore off of a Northern Auckland beach. Video / Rosh KumararathnaWatch07 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo people injured after jetboat crash in WairarapaThe incident occurred during the opening round of the NZ Jetsprint Championship.07 Dec 07:39 AM
New ZealandWatercare delays fix for 'forever chemicals' at Onehunga plant to 2029The $40m upgrade will add carbon filters and ultraviolet disinfection.06 Dec 02:47 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyNew terrace homes rising on ex-Unitec land at CarringtonG.J. Gardiner has arrived on the site to begin the first 51 of a planned 350-home project.02 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandHerne Bay and central Auckland beaches hit by sewage overflows after stormsThirteen central Auckland beaches are black flagged after sewage overflows.01 Dec 06:51 AM
PoliticsRevealed: Councils expected to foot a near $48 billion bill for Local Water Done WellOfficials estimate water service infrastructure will cost $47.9 billion to 2034.30 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandOrca pod freed from Napier estuary after stranding fearsPeople were warned not to swim with the orca or come closer than 50m. 29 Nov 11:34 PM
New ZealandOrca pod trapped in Napier pond as locals urged to stay clear of waterVisitors to Pandora Pond were urged to avoid the water until the orcas could exit the area.Watch29 Nov 10:15 PM
New ZealandSlip, slidin' away: Giant waterslides hit Rotorua for summerRotorua riders would have the option of a 150m or 90m slide.28 Nov 01:00 AM
