AucklandMost Auckland beaches unsafe to swim due to faecal contaminationHeavy rain has put many of Auckland's beaches off-limits to swimmers. 16 Jan 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Happy-go-lucky' dad was turning his life around before beach tragedyHe and his cousin were pulled unresponsive from the water at Ripirō Beach on January 3.15 Jan 05:00 PM
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 spot12 Jan 07:53 PM
New Zealand‘They didn't want to become a statistic’: Stricken men's life-saving plea after conditions worsen12 Jan 04:51 PM
New ZealandAll Black Tupou Vaa'i backs water safety campaign after brother's drowningTupou Vaa’i was just seven when he watched his brother Tevita drown. Video / Water Safety New ZealandWatch24 Dec 02:47 AM
WorldWatch: The moment canal collapse swallows boat in UKThe Canal and River Trust has closed the towpath and launched an investigation.22 Dec 08:30 PM
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
