Search for missing person continues after Port Waikato jet ski incident on Christmas Day
Two inflatable rescue boats and two jet skis were launched, joining a rescue effort including the Police Eagle,…
Water pollution warnings for Wellington, Lower Hutt after wastewater discharges
“When it’s raining, wastewater volumes are higher than usual, and some wastewater may bypass the full treatment, resulting…
Bay of Plenty council urges summer swimmers to check Rotorua water safety
Two were in the Central Bay, three in the Eastern Bay and two in the Western Bay. Four…
Court of Appeal: Māori Land Court cannot rule on Porotī Springs water
Sitting beneath Whatitiri maunga, local hapū Te Uriroroi, Te Parawhau, and Te Māhurehure ki Whatitiri regard the springs…
All Black Tupou Vaa’i recounts brother’s drowning in water safety appeal
He said they were playing when he and Tevita decided to jump into the water, unaware of the…
Police dog Teo – burned in Rotorua geothermal water – on road to recovery
Such is the connection. Search and Rescue dog Teo and her handler, Senior Constable Adam. Photo / NZ…
Boatie survives burning boat on Lake Taupō after hour in water without lifejacket
A life-ring was dropped to him, and he was subsequently retrieved by another vessel before being transferred onto…
How mixed water contaminants rewrite toxicity rules
How toxicological interactions reshape mixture cytotoxicity and control priority. GA, UNITED STATES, December 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — Chemical…
E. coli risk alert for holidaymakers using tanks, rivers and lakes
“Tank water at holiday homes and campsites can easily be contaminated by vermin or bird droppings,” she said.…
Emergency services respond after car goes into water on Turret Rd, Tauranga
A police officer at the scene told NZME a male driver of the vehicle was taken to Tauranga…
Coromandel rescue: Person missing in water near Waikawau boat ramp
Kelsie Wilkie Desk editor, live news·NZ Herald· 21 Dec, 2025 11:32 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald…
Kairakau families brace for Christmas under level 4 water restrictions
John said seasonal restrictions were not unusual for Kairakau, but the timing and severity were. “It happens yearly…