New Zealand‘Everyone expects better’: Water probe reveals serious failingsWellington Water needs $37.5m to fix outdated IT systems over three years.02 Mar 10:14 PM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
New Zealand'Grabbing his shotgun': Council granted injunction after threats, abuse reportedLocal Democracy Reporting obtained the decision through the court.21 Nov 01:22 AM
New Zealand'If it's yellow, let it mellow': Advice as water restrictions arrive in Hawke's BayCouncils have imposed restrictions to help conserve water due to dry weather.10 Nov 11:54 PM
New Zealand'Scandalous': Former TV host questions $29m Rotorua lake sewerage scheme claimsThe council apologised for inaccurate information and explained its analysis.10 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSewerage scheme dispute: Fence comes down at tapu lakeMembers of the local iwi say they will continue to fight.25 Oct 10:30 PM
PoliticsWatch: 'Must do better' – Mayor says tough decisions ahead after Government appoints observerThe Government is to appoint a Crown observer to Wellington City Council.22 Oct 05:12 AM
New ZealandHomeowners warned over potential flooding hot spotsMore than $9 million has been budgeted for stormwater improvement in Whangamatā.21 Oct 03:11 AM
New ZealandMayor Mahé Drysdale votes no on fluoridationThe Olympic rowing champion says he wants more safety assurances.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne's water usage doubles; council gives tips for conservation'The demand experienced was unusual so early in spring,' drinking water manager says.14 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRuataniwha revival? Initiative borne from doomed dam project put on Govt's fast-track billHawke's Bay's water storage woes could be helped by new legislation.07 Oct 12:30 AM
New ZealandThe retiree leading Wellington's rates revoltJudy Rohloff says people aren't just upset, they're angry.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWill Wellington run out of water this summer? Money to fix leaks forecast to dry upRestrictions have already begun and water pressure has been reduced in some suburbs.03 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Hospital pass': Councils to pay for set up of new water entity'If you’re going to instigate change then you really ought to be prepared to fund it.'03 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPipeline protest: Council restarts legal action to protect work siteA protester says the council's issues could have been avoided if it listened better.02 Oct 05:25 AM
New ZealandFlood-prone Plains in line for big drainage upgradeA substantial upgrade programme at the pump stations will increase their performance.29 Sep 09:39 PM
New ZealandOne of Auckland’s most popular beaches declared safe after sewage overflowThis morning, there was a very high illness risk for anyone swimming at the beach.28 Sep 08:40 PM
