WellingtonWellington Water a ‘disastrous organisation’, ex councillor saysQuestions arose this week over funding delegations in a 2021 council meeting. 11 Feb 09:40 PM
WellingtonPoo map: Where is the sewage in Wellington flowing?A map by Calypso Science tracks where the Moa Point plant sewage is drifting on the coast.10 Feb 03:47 AM
PremiumPropertyGulf Harbour golf course owner faces liquidation bid as debt battle deepensThe company is owned by The Phoenix Trust. The sole shareholder is developer Greg Olliver.09 Feb 09:18 PM
PremiumEditorialEditorial: Wellington sewage snag yet another reminder of NZ's infrastructure deficit08 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBeach town suffers summer of strict water rules: Limits to showers, laundry, toilet flushing07 Feb 11:26 PM
AucklandBoil water notice lifted for Auckland island as possible cause of E. coli scare revealed06 Feb 04:03 AM
Herald NOW'Beggars belief': Wellington Mayor Andrew Little on the capital's major and ongoing sewage leakWatch04 Feb 06:07 PM
New ZealandMount waterpipe network probed after deadly landslide kills six campersCouncil maps show water pipes directly above the campground hit by the slip.30 Jan 02:01 AM
New Zealand'Risk to life and property': Tauranga residents ordered to leave homesA slip near a key water main above Mangatawa Marae has triggered evacuations.27 Jan 11:55 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Communities can fight for voice in local government reformsOPINION: Councils face the biggest shake-up since the 1989 local government reforms.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRaw sewage overflows near popular Corsair Bay, ChristchurchRaw sewage has been spotted overflowing near popular Corsair Bay, Christchurch. Video / NZ HeraldWatch09 Jan 11:40 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: How to achieve real bipartisanship on infrastructureOPINION: Do the Chrises agree on more than we realise?06 Jan 11:04 PM
New Zealand'Call 111': Diesel spills into harbour after Wellington tanker crash, authorities monitoring About 4000 litres of diesel spilled across Aotea Quay before dawn.05 Jan 06:50 PM
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 WellOfficials estimate water service infrastructure will cost $47.9 billion to 2034.30 Nov 04:00 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
New ZealandHB’s two biggest wastewater plants to undergo $60m-plus outfall pipe worksThe big-money projects to send treated wastewater to sea will likely begin next year.19 Nov 05:00 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 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 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
