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Auckland's worst beaches have been ranked in damning new data as a $106 million rates rise to clean up sewage from them is being fast-tracked by politicians. A push to raise Auckland's water quality ...

This sign on at Piha Lagoon warns people of the hazards in the water, 48 hours after it rains. . Photo: SIMON SMITH / STUFF West Auckland had the most dirtiest swimming spots in the region, according ...

I note with interest your story in the Herald regarding the arrival of a flock of swans at St Heliers beach in Auckland (July ...

Monday’s rain in Auckland has again washed faecal matter into the Waitematā Harbour, making many Auckland beaches unfit for swimming. That’s according to the council-led Safeswim website, which ...

The ARC Harbourmaster is warning kitesurfers to move offshore before they cause injury to swimmers at popular Auckland beaches. Kitesurfing, also known as kiteboarding or flysurfing, is the latest ...

Smoking at the beach could join bans at playgrounds and sports fields in the latest moves to make Auckland smoke-free by 2025. Beaches have been added to a list of targets for a regional smoke-free ...

Lusi hit Northland on Friday night, unleashing 91mm of rain near Whangarei over 27 hours and wind gusts of 139km/h at Cape Reinga. A storm surge damaged a restaurant on Paihia's wharf and a seawall, ...

More flooding in Auckland has left high-rise residents isolated and beaches closed off as rescuers detailed a miraculous escape. More than 200 lifts are not working across the city leaving residents, ...

More than 200 lifts are not working across the city leaving residents, including the elderly, isolated at the top of apartment buildings, Mayor Wayne Brown said. Mr Brown said communities were looking ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from World Breaking News. Followed categories will be added to My News. Lusi hit Northland on Friday night, unleashing 91mm of rain near Whangarei over 27 hours and ...