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Opinion: Water issues reveal the burden on ratepayers is already too great
Ratepayers may face doubled costs when new water entities take over.
Water cut to 150 Auckland homes after contractor damages main
Key locations, including a doctor's surgery, have been left without running water.
Dargaville water crisis: Businesses face losses and residents raise health concerns
Repair work will take time as Dargaville's 5000 residents asked to stop using water.
Failed outfall pipe led to treated effluent gouging Raglan Harbour dunes
Waikato District Council doesn't know when the pipe failed.
NZ's best-tasting tap water revealed
Professionals assess the water for colour, clarity, odour and taste.
Biggest change in NZ history: New proposals for freshwater, infrastructure, farming
'Sorting out our planning rules is critical to boosting economic growth.'
Napier councillor Richard McGrath running for mayor, says city is prioritising 'nice-to-haves'
'We do need balance, but I don’t think we have that right now.'
Popular Cook Islands tour operator Tuhe Piho accused of putting lives at risk
A Herald investigation has found allegations of unsafe practices against a turtle tour operator. Video / Alyse Wright
Exclusive: Peter Burling on Team NZ exit, success, and what comes next
America’s Cup-winning helmsman Peter Burling discusses his success with and exit from Team New Zealand, and what’s next. Video / Alyse Wright
Watch: 'It's a bit scary': UK village drenched by burst water main
Homes damaged, debris thrown in the air as water main spectacularly bursts.
Burst water main sends jet of water 100 feet into the air
A burst water main is sending thousands of gallons of water into the air, covering neighbouring properties and leaving some residents without supplies.
US health secretary bathes in polluted creek on family outing
Authorities have described the spot as unsafe for swimming because of bacteria levels.
Watercare spends $11m on consultants for delayed $1.12b project
Some works are significantly behind schedule, the Watercare board heard.
First stage of Tarawera sewerage scheme complete
The first homes are expected to be connected by the end of June.
58m wall, no 'fatal flaws': New details about dam for Heretaunga revealed
'Regional council wants to get the hell out as soon as possible.'
Farmers unite against council's water restrictions in Hawke's Bay
Farmers at 'one of the more definitive crossroads in the history of our region'.
Mayor seeks extra $3.5m from regional council for $32.3m sewerage scheme
Residents have also described the 'unbearable stress' of the costs they face.
How a young engineer pulled off one of NZ's largest public sector scams
Swindled public agency hunts missing $1m as ex-staffer faces big prison lag.
Water regulator reviews Kāeo compliance nearly 10 years into boil notice
Lifting Kāeo's boil notice requires expensive equipment, costing thousands of dollars.
'Not a trivial matter': Lake Tarawera locals push for lower sewerage costs
Residents' group has three non-negotiable funding conditions, including a maximum cost.
Emergency water shutdown in Katikati
Katikati residents are urged to conserve water 'due to significant leak'.
The cause of the milky stream at Guthrie Park
'The repair was completed on Monday afternoon by a Hastings council contractor.'
Fashion: The next frontier for clean tech as textile waste mounts
Fashion emits 8% to 10% of greenhouse gases yearly, more than aviation.
'There was a breakout': Herd of cows go for a dip in Napier estuary
Farm staff used kayaks to bring the curious heifers back, after they lifted a gate hinge.
Dry start to year prompts Transpower to clarify hydro storage access
Transpower says no to generators' request to free up more water for hydro generation.
'Dangerous conditions': MetService warns Easter weekend beachgoers
Dozens of beaches across Auckland and Northland are marked 'unsuitable for swimming'.
Earth’s water may not have originated from asteroids after all
A popular theory suggests asteroids or comets helped bring the precious resource to Earth.