New ZealandMatamata-Piako Mayor hits out at Government with expenditure adAsh Tanner's message has prompted a pithy comeback from the Local Government Minister.06 May 11:20 PM
New ZealandWhat not to flush: Reminder after fatberg causes water hole closureThe Puarenga Stream area has since been found to be safe for dogs to enter again.04 May 11:33 PM
New ZealandDam opponents tell council to turn off funding tapBackers of the CHB dam say those behind the 800-strong petition are jumping the gun.30 Apr 10:59 PM
New ZealandCommunity group alarmed by Shotover River's spike in E. coli, council opens investigation26 Apr 01:46 AM
OpinionOut of sight but not out of trouble: Contaminated groundwater a legacy of human pressure19 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandCouncillor threatens legal action over water planHastings Mayor Wendy Schollum says governance decisions will stay with elected members.16 Apr 02:56 AM
Wellington‘Hot potato’: Fears of what Wellington’s looming water bills mean for renters in leaky homesSuggested rules could force landlords to increase water efficiency in their properties.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSaipan residents told to shelter in place as Super Typhoon Sinlaku closes in tonightThe US has already supported a request for a federal emergency declaration.14 Apr 09:06 AM
WellingtonConsultants flown in to fix 'in strife' Wellington sludge project after budget blows out to $500mA review of the project, which climbed from $200m to $500m, saw new managers called in.14 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonNew Wellington water entity defends 'generous' hike in salariesBoard members at Tiaki Wai are set to earn twice as much as their predecessors.13 Apr 10:21 PM
New ZealandNapier mayor says water deal is ‘amalgamation by stealth’ as councillors push it to next stepRichard McGrath was outvoted 9-4 on a plan he sees as 'amalgamation by stealth'.09 Apr 11:57 PM
New ZealandBoil-water alert: What residents in Bell Block and The Links must do nowA water sample near New Plymouth Airport tested positive for E. coli.09 Apr 01:15 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday April 8, 2026Afternoon Headlines | Trump backs down on Iran threats and Air NZ's jet fuel bill more than doubles | Wednesday April 8, 2026Watch08 Apr 01:30 AM
AucklandBoil-water notice lifted as faulty test tap blamed for E. coli scareFurther testing across affected and neighbouring zones found no traces of E. coli. 07 Apr 10:19 PM
WorldTwo dead after 40m scaffold collapses in JapanThe 12-storey scaffold collapsed during crane-dismantling work.07 Apr 07:17 PM
New ZealandHow two councils formed an uneasy water partnershipOne voted 6-4 to proceed with the partnership as councillors raised concerns about trust.07 Apr 06:37 PM
WellingtonWellington City Council rates among most expensive in NZRates were initially forecast to rise by 12.7% but the council brought it down to 7.4%.07 Apr 04:03 AM
New ZealandWelcome Bay slip worsens after heavy rain as Kaitemako Rd cut to 30km/hThe council is considering retaining walls and drainage for a long‑term fix.07 Apr 04:00 AM
AucklandE. coli alert: Watercare boil-water notice remains in place, most likely cause revealedWatercare crews are inspecting the Big King reservoir and wider infrastructure network. 07 Apr 03:39 AM
New ZealandWhat is E coli bacteria contamination, and what does it mean for your health?About 7500 homes in four Auckland suburbs are under the boil-water notice.07 Apr 03:06 AM
New ZealandBiggest NZ dam since Clyde gets $18m Govt loan to test its viabilityBackers say the dam could support more than 1800 new permanent jobs in Hawke's Bay.06 Apr 09:07 PM
AucklandE. coli alert: Watercare issues boil water notice for multiple Auckland suburbsPublic water tankers have been set up for people to access.06 Apr 08:22 AM
New ZealandTwo Bay councils make 'landmark' water decision after long debateTauranga and Western Bay to form water organisation – with Thames-Coromandel keen to join.02 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandTauranga homes hit by late-night water outage after major mains breakTauranga District Council says the water is back on for all affected homes.28 Mar 08:27 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEthan ManeraEthan Manera: Little 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
PremiumPremiumOpinionDesley Simpson: $1b in savings is just the startOnly around 35% of Auckland Council revenue now comes from rates.26 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWayne Brown: A five-point plan to fix Auckland and grow the economyWayne Brown sets out five pillars to reshape Auckland’s next 10 years.26 Mar 04:00 PM
