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	Thames’ stolen 150-year-old fire bell found in south Auckland scrap yard Stuff.co.nz - 4 Aug (Stuff.co.nz) “Humanity still exists,” said Chief Fire Officer Greg Rendall, after the bell was returned. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	150-year-old bell stolen from Thames Volunteer Fire Brigade Stuff.co.nz - 27 Jul (Stuff.co.nz) The historic brass bell was taken from Thames Fire Department on Saturday. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Royal swan count sees numbers on Thames resurface after dip BBCWorld - 19 Jul (BBCWorld) The traditional `swan upping` search finds more positive news about swans on the Thames this year. Read... Newslink ©2025 to BBCWorld General



	Thames Water 'extremely stressed', warns boss BBCWorld - 16 Jul (BBCWorld) The company`s future remains uncertain as it posts losses of £1.65bn for the year to March. Read... Newslink ©2025 to BBCWorld General



	Thames Water issues hosepipe ban for one million people across four counties BBCWorld - 14 Jul (BBCWorld) Thames Water says a lack of rain and increasing demand has stretched its supplies. Read... Newslink ©2025 to BBCWorld General



	Thames MSD staff refuse to work at mould, sewage smelling office any longer RadioNZ - 3 Jul (RadioNZ) Thames Ministry of Development staff have relocated to Paeroa, 33 kilometres away. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	UK's largest road tunnel project awarded £590m BBCWorld - 16 Jun (BBCWorld) Work on the Lower Thames Crossing is expected to begin in 2026 and finish by 2032. Read... Newslink ©2025 to BBCWorld General



	Auckland heavy showers expected - thunderstorm warnings lifted RadioNZ - 14 Jun (RadioNZ) MetService said a severe thunderstorm doused eastern Auckland this afternoon, but it has weakened and moved into the Firth of Thames. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Couple save six people after boat explodes on river BBCWorld - 6 Jun (BBCWorld) The couple were walking along the Thames when they heard screaming coming from a boat. Read... Newslink ©2025 to BBCWorld General



	Bosses' bonuses banned at six water companies BBCWorld - 6 Jun (BBCWorld) Firms including Thames Water have been stopped for paying rewards to executives under new rules. Read... Newslink ©2025 to BBCWorld General