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
Wellington'Now is the time': Wellington councils take first step towards amalgamationMayors have revealed early amalgamation talks are underway.11 Dec 03:57 AM
New ZealandBroken bore forces 30-unit transitional housing complex to emptyThe future of the former motel bought by the Govt for $8.1m is now up in the air.07 Dec 07:31 PM
PoliticsRevealed: Councils expected to foot a near $48 billion bill for Local Water Done Well30 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWarning to avoid lakes, streams after overflow at Rotorua wastewater treatment plant19 Nov 05:22 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
New ZealandFarmers rep loses seat on Taranaki environment committeeFederated Farmers is out, after 30 years on the Taranaki Regional Council water committee.10 Nov 02:00 AM
WorldTehran faces water cuts as Iran battles century's worst droughtRainfall in Tehran has dropped to its lowest level in 100 years.08 Nov 11:53 PM
Herald NOWTaps run dry: Northland town’s water woes deepenNorthern Advocate’s Yolisa Tswanya on Kāeo’s water crisis - two weeks without supply and locals demanding answers. Video / Herald NowWatch06 Nov 06:50 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyInfraKiwi: plans for multi-billion fund launched by KiwiSaver's SimplicityCompany to buy $500m-$1b of infrastructure assets, then eventually list on NZX.02 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: 'Check before you buy' – Auckland Council's warning doesn't help existing homeownersOPINION: Some long-time homeowners find their property is now in a flood zone. 01 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil building skinks a new Marine Parade home as part of $37m flood planThe project will protect Maraenui and Te Awa and allow 400 new homes to be built.29 Oct 03:18 AM
New ZealandBrown water woes linger after Huntly pipe flushMore than 34km of Huntly water pipes were flushed over three weeks.24 Oct 06:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil buys 266ha Rotorua farm to cut lake pollutionThe $7.6m property includes 60ha of native bush.14 Oct 09:41 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandInside the new councillors' to-do lists: What each wants done in Auckland this termProblems with roaming dogs are a high priority for two councillors.13 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWestern Bay mayor starts second term with focus on change and water reformsA regional deal could unlock funding for key housing and road projects.12 Oct 01:58 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCommunity help needed to rebuild swing bridge that became a 'symbol of Central Hawke's Bay's vision''The swing bridge has always been more than wood, steel and concrete.'07 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDr Greg Severinsen: New Zealand asleep at wheel on environmental policyOPINION: It's time to change direction to catch up, and fast.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRototuna boil-water notice keeps Hamilton schools closed for two daysAbout 29,000 residents in north Hamilton remain under the boil-water notice.05 Oct 03:42 AM
New ZealandHow Wellington households must use sprinklers under new water rulesRunning a garden hose for 12 minutes uses up one person's total daily average.28 Sep 04:14 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyBillionaire goes south: New Arrowtown restaurant, two vineyardsMarlborough and Bannockburn vineyards are part of the substantial southern operations.26 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson's Love this City: Density, sewage, term limits and quotes of the week Opinion: Why Brown says greenfields growth is bad for Auckland’s future.19 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovt vs Auckland Council: Housing project's rejection may ignite planning warPanel cites infrastructure gaps in rejecting 1250-home Ōrewa fast-track project.15 Sep 05:46 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAuckland Airport gets giant bird-proof pond after flooding disasterA new wetland the size of 14 Olympic pools aims to clean up stormwater.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandKaipara's water woes deepen with non-compliance in safety standardsThe DRRA questions water treatment and local authority transparency.03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMayor’s vote forces U-turn on Tauranga's water planMayor Mahé Drysdale’s vote reversed the in-house water plan decision.18 Aug 10:29 PM
New Zealand'Going it alone': Thames-Coromandel to manage own water services as Tauranga pulls outInitially, a three-way council partnership with Western Bay of Plenty was planned.14 Aug 03:37 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandReceivers appointed at luxury gated Auckland housing estate after sewage row, low salesResidents said the smell of raw sewage made them gag.13 Aug 06:01 AM