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Red alert for toxic algae at four Wellington waterways as warm dry spell continues
Red alerts are active at four Wellington waterways due to toxic algae. Keep dogs away as even a small amount can be lethal. Check LAWA before you visit.
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Bluebridge cancels multiple Cook Strait sailings after Connemara fault
A technical fault on Bluebridge's Connemara has cancelled multiple Cook Strait sailings this weekend. Check standby options at Wellington and Picton terminals.
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Slipper Island for sale at over $10m as tender closes 15 April
Slipper Island, a private 217ha Coromandel gem, is on the market for over $10m. Accessible by boat from Pauanui, tender closes 15 April.
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Faulty relay and failed alarm caused record 600 cubic metre Mahurangi sewage spill
A faulty relay and failed alarm caused a record 600 cubic metre sewage spill into the Mahurangi River, costing Watercare $2.75m in oyster farmer compensation.
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Kaitaia-raised Perth local wins $30,000 Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza with half a pilchard
Perth-based Kaitaia local Harley Ra won the $30,000 top prize at the Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza with a 7.665kg snapper caught on half a pilchard.
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Emirates Team New Zealand launches updated Taihoro to begin AC38 Cup defence
Emirates Team New Zealand has relaunched Taihoro from Auckland, beginning its AC38 Cup defence ahead of the 2027 America's Cup in Naples.
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Cook Strait chaos as two ferries fail at once, stranding hundreds and sparking political row
Two Cook Strait ferries broke down at once, stranding hundreds of passengers and sparking a political row over New Zealand's ageing interisland ferry fleet.
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SA sailor Dan Turner completes solo circumnavigation in driveway-built boat
South Australian sailor Dan Turner sailed 28,000 nautical miles solo around the globe in a boat he built in his own driveway. Read his incredible story.
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Two-year rockpool harvesting ban takes effect across north Auckland coast
A two-year ban on collecting marine life from rockpools is now in force along north Auckland's coast, covering Whangaparaoa, Kawau Bay and Omaha Bay.
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Kaiārahi ferry cancelled four sailings after technical fault ahead of scheduled maintenance
Interislander's Kaiārahi cancelled four sailings after a technical fault was found before a scheduled maintenance layby. Passengers offered refunds or alternative sailings.
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Kayaker's body recovered from Waiwera waters after Sunday morning incident
A kayaker who went missing near Waiwera, Auckland, after falling from his kayak on Sunday morning has been found. Emergency services responded swiftly to the incident.
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Wellington mayor swims at Lyall Bay as southern beach ban lifted after sewage spill
Wellington's mayor swam at Lyall Bay as the southern beach ban was lifted following a major sewage spill. Residents urged to check LAWA before swimming.
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