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Local Focus: Inside Tauranga’s new water treatment plant
See the membranes that stand between you and nasty bugs in your drinking water.
Protesters present water bottling petition
Kaitiaki wai filled the Whanganui District Council chamber to present their petition.
Deadly outbreak of botulism kills thousands of birds, immediate action called for
The outbreak in a Waikato wetland has claimed rare indigenous birds and many more.
Wastewater still a battle for Napier City Council
The repair programme is complex, but it remains a top priority for the council.
165 properties without safe water after Wellington slip
The slip yesterday took out powerlines, gas lines and water.
Vince Cocurullo: What do the Three Waters reform proposals mean?
It might be helpful to summarise them in this column.
Awatoto gets dedicated council response team amid contamination concerns
Houses in Awatoto have been deemed as being at ‘low risk’ of contamination.
Central Hawke’s Bay residents now free to drink water from taps again
Nearly 20 per cent of the district’s residents and businesses were affected.
Auckland floods survivor John Purkis was trapped in a concrete coffin: 'I thought, this is it’
Retired police sergeant fought for life after being swept into culvert in Auckland floods.
Downpour: Potential wastewater spill, beach access damaged in Omanu
Heavy rain event put pressure on the city’s stormwater.
The secret life of an Auckland sewage worker and their bizarre discoveries
As "turds flew around", Nigel Sullivan thought, "Sh**, what have I got myself into?"
Environmental groups applaud rejection of 15 million cubic metre groundwater take
A hearing panel has rejected an application for 15 million cubic metres of groundwater.
Hawke's Bay stopbanks set for massive rise
Hawke's Bay Regional Council to embark on massive stopbank upgrade.
Water restrictions in place for Dannevirke residents
Turbidity in the Tamaki River has forced the council to implement water restrictions.
John Roughan: We need to be proactive in maintaining infrastructure
John Roughan fears the storms will stop the Government’s retreat from Three Waters
Image problem: What iwi leaders will tell Chris Hipkins about co-governance
Co-governance is seen by some as a way to limit Maori ambition.
'Wai wise': Residents urged to conserve water in Queenstown this summer
Water consumption has already started to rise rapidly following the end of winter.
‘Outrageous’: Taxpayers foot $2.1m bill for controversial Three Waters Auckland HQ
The lease is for 3100sq m at a cost of about $2.1m a year, says a market source.
Opinion: Christchurch ratepayers will pay much more for water and water services
Gerry Brownlee says the water component in rates bills will more than double.
Hawke's Bay water shortage to reach 32 million cubic metres by 2040
The figure could grow even further, reaching a 46 million cubic metre shortfall by 2060.
Laggard to leader? Pressure on Aus to match NZ on climate
Pacific leaders hope some transtasman rivalry at forum will help Australia up its game.
Act demands Covid response inquiry, would scrap Three Waters if in power
The Act leader has released the party's first 100 days plan.
Explainer: End of DHBs - what you need to know about new system
The focus has been on the top end of the planned changes - what about the local level?
John MacDonald: Wastewater plant compensation offer stinks
Chch households besieged by foul smell have right to feel abandoned, John MacDonald says.
'Just dumb': Auckland mayoral candidate pans Three Waters reforms
Scotland, the model for reforms, has four water catchments, we have thousands, Brown says.
Final decision looms for controversial Pāpāmoa reserve planting plan
Part of the project has already sparked outcry from residents.
Analysis: Three Waters - what the Govt is trying to do and what's next
ANALYSIS: Where do the Three Waters reforms go from here?
Geothermal heating, cooking and bathing plans for Ōhinemutu Pā
Group wants to help elderly access hot springs water for in-home use.
Covid-19: What our wastewater has revealed about the Omicron wave
New ESR wastewater sampling data has offered a fresh perspective of NZ's Omicron wave.
Dan Carter calls on super-sub Stephen Donald for help again
Carter is returning to Eden Park to kick 1598 balls over 24 hours for charity.
The Front Page: The biggest stories of the week recapped
It's been a big week for the NZ Herald podcasting team.
Hedgehog, pig's head, cutlery among causes for 100+ wastewater spills
But the local council says it doesn't know how much it costs to clean up.
Four Wellington suburbs without water after pipeline breaks
Residents in four southern Wellington suburbs are without water after a pipeline broke.