PremiumPremiumOpinionEthan ManeraLittle right to hit back as soaring water charges threaten Wellington's recoveryOPINION: Amid looming water shock, the minister aimed at the wrong target.28 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandPerson dies onboard cruise ship in NZ waters, police investigatingThe identity of the person has not been released. 27 Mar 04:01 AM
PremiumOpinionDesley Simpson: $1b in savings is just the startOnly around 35% of Auckland Council revenue now comes from rates.26 Mar 11:00 PM
OpinionMarco Assorati: Why the next wave of infrastructure projects will define the nation26 Mar 03:59 PM
Wellington'I'm concerned for Wellington ratepayers': Minister steps in over proposed water charges25 Mar 05:25 AM
PremiumWellington‘Sobering’: Wellingtonians could face $6800 average water bills in a decade24 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumEconomyThe private companies that have benefitted so far from the $1.2b Regional Infrastructure Fund23 Mar 04:00 PM
World4000 ordered to flee as ageing Oahu dam at 'imminent risk of failure'Torrential rain has pushed reservoir levels to dangerous heights, officials say.21 Mar 03:23 AM
New Zealand'Crucial step': A lifeline for salmon as Rakaia River wetlands restoredThe Glenariffe Stream produces about 18% of the wild Chinook salmon in the Rakaia.20 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Sugar hit' or solid savings? Rates rise cut after tense budget debateThe council keeps asking people with 'nothing' for more money, one councillor says.19 Mar 12:04 AM
New ZealandLarge pod of dolphins spotted in Wellington's Houghton BayA large pod of dolphins was seen in Wellington on Sunday afternoon, delighting onlookers. Video / Bruce TrevarthenWatch15 Mar 04:04 AM
Photos Manu Championships 2026 Auckland hosted some of the best dive bombers in the world as the Manu World Champs reaches its climax in Wynyard Quarter.14 Mar 03:04 AM
WellingtonInvestigators appointed over Wellington sewage disaster, answers months awayThe public have still not been told what caused the catastrophic failure.12 Mar 01:15 AM
New ZealandAnxiety rises over Ruapehu's water plan costsWater charges could nearly double in Ruapehu under the two-council model with Whanganui.11 Mar 09:09 PM
WorldHow water has emerged as a dangerous new war target'Without desalinated water there, there is nothing,' says water economist of the Mideast. 09 Mar 05:18 PM
ChristchurchMussel farmer warns plan to filter sewage into ocean could devastate industryFisheries Minister Shane Jones said marine farmers shouldn’t be put at risk. 09 Mar 03:27 AM
New ZealandWoman rescued from Auckland harbour by passing ferryCommuters on the 8.25pm ferry to Hobsonville praised their crew for rescuing the woman.06 Mar 07:48 PM
AucklandRare whale dies after being rescued from inner Auckland harbour stranding, found 18km awayTwo women spent the night in sleeping bags on rocks to be next to the dead whale. 04 Mar 11:58 PM
Auckland'Bureaucracy gone mad': Titirangi resident in council stand-off over sewage leakCouncillor Ken Turner has taken up the case, calling it a systemic failure.04 Mar 09:00 PM
Auckland'Incredibly stressful': Volunteers save rare whale stranded in Auckland city harbourIt took 7 hours total to free the three-tonne giant.03 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandFlood protection work turns tap water brown, council promises fixPlans for a replacement water source for Esk Valley and Whirinaki are underway.02 Mar 03:32 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAuckland builder to pay $5000 after sediment pours into Oakley CreekSediment-laden water from the New Windsor site flowed into Oakley Creek.27 Feb 03:44 AM
New ZealandBeach where Wellington Mayor Andrew Little took dip now rated 'unsuitable' for swimmingLawa now rates much of Wellington's south coast and inner harbour as unsafe.27 Feb 02:25 AM
WellingtonMayor insists health is fine 'so far' after sewage swim stuntThe Wellington mayor took a dip yesterday to prove the water was safe.25 Feb 09:33 PM
New ZealandToilet leak: Health warning at popular swim spot liftedPeople were warned not to swim at the popular Rotorua lake.23 Feb 08:41 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: A bridge toll would hurt those who can't afford it the mostOPINION: Why a toll would be a bridge too far.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSinkhole warning after suspected wastewater leak on Coromandel Peninsula’s eastern coastlineTreated wastewater is believed to have entered a wetland and nearby stream.19 Feb 04:35 AM
New ZealandWhanawhana dam feasibility study beginsThe Whanawhana reservoir would store up to 27 million cubic metres of water.19 Feb 03:21 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFewer roads, more hospitals: Government publishes sobering Infrastructure PlanThe Government was warned New Zealand can't build everything it wants.16 Feb 11:08 PM
WellingtonGovt announces review into 'completely unacceptable' Wellington sewerage plant failureSenior figures from the water services sector will probe what went wrong.16 Feb 01:16 AM
