New ZealandLeaky fluoride tank delays dosing for part of cityThe new fluoride tank is expected to be ready by mid-June.01 May 03:08 AM
New ZealandIs Ashburton's water supply a health risk to babies? Council denies Greenpeace claims Greenpeace tests have shown high nitrate levels in Ashburton's drinking water.15 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandKaipara lifts water restrictions after steady rain boosts supplyA 22km pipeline will help Dargaville's water supply but not until the end of 2026.08 Apr 03:30 AM
New ZealandMoerewa drainage concerns reignited by laundromat consent processHapū worry about greywater impacting the environment and local water supply.03 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandCode brown? Huntly's 'crappy water' issue continuesOne resident feels “disgusted and ripped off” for having to pay rates for “crappy water”.28 Mar 04:01 PM
New Zealand‘Changing the city’, cleaning up the beaches: the wastewater tunnel boring machine breaks throughThe Central Interceptor sewage tunnelling machine has got to the end of the line. 28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua water to be fluoridated by FridayThe council will also make two temporary sources of unfluoridated water available.26 Mar 05:33 AM
New ZealandAuckland water restrictions by May? Dam levels keep dropping as dry spell persistsThe region is already on drought alert, with dam levels 20% lower than average. 26 Mar 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Something is not right’: Auckland water project cost blows out from $420m to $1.1bThe price represents good value for Aucklanders, says Watercare boss.25 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRetirees claim Northland dream property fouled by neighbour’s sewageCouple believes native trees on their lifestyle block have succumbed to sewage.21 Mar 07:00 PM
New ZealandWater-saving efforts: Dargaville adapts to severe drought measuresDargaville's water use dropped by 166,000 litres a day under level-four restrictions.20 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandJudge reserves decision on Whangārei’s last-ditch effort to stall fluoridationThe High Court has heard Whangārei District Council's application for an injunction.18 Mar 05:05 AM
New Zealand‘Third World’: Northland town water restrictions spark concernsRainfall in February was less than 10% of the expected amount in Dargaville.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay Regional Council wants $225m water storage facility on Ngāruroro River tributaryThe cost of the feasibility study will be about $3.2m, shared by HBRC and the Government.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandShort showers, limit sprinklers: Auckland on drought alert, water saving encouragedThe region's dams are lower than normal, prompting Watercare to activate plans. 04 Mar 10:37 PM
New Zealand‘Everyone expects better’: Water probe reveals serious failingsWellington Water needs $37.5m to fix outdated IT systems over three years.02 Mar 10:14 PM
New Zealand‘Really bad’: Water woes threaten tourism in Far NorthThreatened Level 4 restrictions would limit water use to essentials like cooking.23 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Taste and smell issues’: Town water trucked in twice weeklyThe tap water in Marton is adversely affected by bacteria and fungi in the local soil.15 Feb 01:03 AM
New ZealandSweetwater Aquifer getting water into Kaitāia homes soon – councilAfter two false starts, water from Sweetwater Aquifer is set to flow into Kaitāia homes.28 Jan 05:35 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHighest CEO payout triggered by change in Government: $532,500Water services boss Jon Lamonte pocketed a half-million-dollar payout when Govt changed.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Pathetic' sewerage system poorly designed from the start: DrainlayerCoastal residents despair as sewage continues to spill into picturesque bay.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Beaver-like dam' sewer blockage fix costs $50,000The 'inexcusable' sewer pipe blockage was located 150m from Stout St down to Oak St.15 Jan 01:58 AM
New ZealandKiwi woman wins 'World's Ugliest Lawn' awardA Canterbury woman wins 'World's Ugliest Lawn' for water conservation.13 Jan 01:33 AM
New ZealandSinkhole opens in wealthy Auckland streetIt's believed a chasm of up to 2sq m lies underneath the ruptured road.08 Jan 12:40 AM
New ZealandFluoride-free water option 'waste of time', campaigner saysTauranga City Council is still undecided about providing a fluoride-free water supply.18 Dec 04:05 PM
New Zealand'Nothing more for ratepayer': Councillor slams water infrastructure planGisborne debates water options: Lower short-term costs vs long-term savings.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Culturally unacceptable': Wairoa fights to ban blood, mortuary waste in waterwaysMayor says new system will be costly but blood, mortuary waste should not go in the river.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Everyone's had a guts-full': Dargaville residents rail against water rulesResidents blame Kaipara District Council inaction on water supply for summer restrictions.12 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne unveils water filter unit especially designed for the isolated regionThe portable water unit can supply fresh water in mass during severe weather events.09 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandCity considers installing fluoride-free water tap at the borderSupplying unfluoridated water to Tauranga locals will be discussed at a meeting on Monday.08 Dec 03:03 AM
New Zealand‘At this rate, we will reach capacity’: Water-restriction head-scratcher in Napier and Hastings'We have a culture of believing the aquifer is limitless,' Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise says.06 Dec 04:08 AM
New ZealandKaitāia’s Sweetwaters Aquifer project held up by abatement noticeThe Environmental Protection Agency stops work on the Far North water supply project. 02 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSteve Taylor on the increased levels of arsenic reported in the Waikato RiverWater Services Authority head of operations Steve Taylor speaks about the reports of increased levels of arsenic in the Waikato River which feeds into water supplies.Watch27 Nov 09:04 PM
New ZealandUrgent testing under way after elevated levels of arsenic found in Akl's water supplyArsenic is a substance found in rock that can be deadly if consumed in large amounts.27 Nov 05:58 PM
