New ZealandHB cities under Level 3 water restrictions as usage hits 95 million litres a dayA total ban on open-air fires and fireworks is also in place.14 Dec 11:26 PM
PremiumPropertyHow much underground water will the new Waiwera Thermal Springs use?The old pools used 292,000 cubic metres annually. The new ones could take 325,000cu m.12 Dec 11:00 PM
WorldTsunami warning after 6.7 quake in JapanJolt comes days after a 7.5-level tremor in the same region injured at least 50 people.12 Dec 04:43 AM
New ZealandBeach community faces toilet flushing restrictions as water source runs near-dry11 Dec 02:40 AM
New ZealandDrunken skipper Travis Whiteman fined for reversing into swimmers with propellor 10 Dec 08:59 PM
New ZealandTwo people injured after jetboat crash in WairarapaThe incident occurred during the opening round of the NZ Jetsprint Championship.07 Dec 07:39 AM
New ZealandWatercare delays fix for 'forever chemicals' at Onehunga plant to 2029The $40m upgrade will add carbon filters and ultraviolet disinfection.06 Dec 02:47 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyNew terrace homes rising on ex-Unitec land at CarringtonG.J. Gardiner has arrived on the site to begin the first 51 of a planned 350-home project.02 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandHerne Bay and central Auckland beaches hit by sewage overflows after stormsThirteen central Auckland beaches are black flagged after sewage overflows.01 Dec 06:51 AM
PoliticsRevealed: Councils expected to foot a near $48 billion bill for Local Water Done WellOfficials estimate water service infrastructure will cost $47.9 billion to 2034.30 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandOrca pod freed from Napier estuary after stranding fearsPeople were warned not to swim with the orca or come closer than 50m. 29 Nov 11:34 PM
New ZealandOrca pod trapped in Napier pond as locals urged to stay clear of waterVisitors to Pandora Pond were urged to avoid the water until the orcas could exit the area.Watch29 Nov 10:15 PM
New ZealandSlip, slidin' away: Giant waterslides hit Rotorua for summerRotorua riders would have the option of a 150m or 90m slide.28 Nov 01:00 AM
EntertainmentGiant waterslides open in Rotorua for the first timeTwo “Mega Slides” are opening at Adventure Playground in Ngongotahā. Videos / Adventure Playground, Waterworld WaterparksWatch27 Nov 11:24 PM
New ZealandAncient water found deep below as scientists warn of aquifer risksGroundwater supplies about 40% of New Zealand’s drinking water.27 Nov 09:12 PM
New ZealandHypothermic surfer plucked to safety after drifting 1.5km off West Auckland beachThe surfer drifted out to sea after becoming caught in a large rip north of Lion Rock.26 Nov 10:45 PM
New Zealand‘More reliable and quicker’: Broken wastewater plant pipe to be replacedRepairs will take at least a week, with work under way at the Rotorua plant.24 Nov 08:16 PM
WorldVietnam floods leave 55 dead as rescuers race to find missingMore than a million homes initially lost power as flooding swept six provinces.22 Nov 07:36 PM
New ZealandCause of leak that sent treated wastewater into lake a mysteryThe leak at the Rotorua treatment plant is contained, but health warnings remain.20 Nov 04:32 AM
New Zealand'Win for nature': Court rejects Ruataniwha groundwater appealThe decision reduces the Central Hawke's Bay farm’s capacity to produce food.19 Nov 09:36 PM
New ZealandCity council calls for public inquiry into water fluoridationTauranga's decision followed a 1345-signature public petition.19 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandWarning to avoid lakes, streams after overflow at Rotorua wastewater treatment plantTreated wastewater overflowed after a pipe broke, the council says.19 Nov 05:22 AM
New ZealandGisborne wins Government approval for $214m local water planThe plan includes $214m investment and renewal of 50km of underground mains.18 Nov 02:57 AM
New ZealandWater plan approved as debate over multi-council model ragesThe Rotorua council will run water services until 2028 while exploring a shared model.13 Nov 11:05 PM
New ZealandWatercare pays oyster farmers hit by sewage overflows $1m compoAuckland's water authority says the overflow was caused by a 'unique chain of events'.12 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay water restrictions begin, record-low aquifer levels recordedLevel 2 water restrictions now apply in Napier and Hastings.12 Nov 03:37 AM
New Zealand'Join the dots': Project aims to map how land use shapes life beneath the seaPeople may not realise how much what we do on the land affects the seas, a professor says.12 Nov 03:09 AM
New ZealandLandlord loses bid to recover water rates from former tenantThe landlord sought $646.36 in backdated water bills 18 months after the tenant moved out.11 Nov 10:00 PM
