PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRun dry: Wellington facing boil water notices this summerOPINION: Severe restrictions only avoided this year due to Cyclone Gabrielle rainfall.12 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Transformational’ dam offers hope for Kaikohe’s futureBackers hope dam will do in the west what Kerikeri’s irrigation system did for the east.25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTemporary repairs on Dannevirke's troubled dam to be conducted in early JuneTemporary repairs under way as dam experiences leakage of 20 litres of water per second.17 May 02:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWater review suggests 25 million cubic-metre shortage by 2040An updated water assessment draft has highlighted Hawke's Bay's plight.15 May 04:36 AM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Motorcyclist seriously injured; Hokianga wastewater hearingNews snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandŌpononi, Ōmāpere residents urged to keep conserving waterFlooding from Tuesday’s deluge has hampered efforts to find the pipe break.11 May 01:05 AM
New ZealandBay of Plenty waterways running dirty after erosion from rainMultiple slips and erosion are washing sediment into local rivers and estuaries.09 May 04:22 AM
New Zealand6.6 per cent rate increase part of Horizons Regional Council's long-term plan'Council are aware that any rate increase is not ideal.'09 May 02:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhanganui loses millions in potential 'better off' funding'There was always going to be a risk that it never came through.'24 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFlood fallout: Council plots new build rules for storm-lashed areasPeople want a home they don't have to flee when dark clouds gather, says Lyall Carter.20 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsSo long Three Waters: Will Affordable Water Reform rebranding change voters' minds?Three Waters is dead - long live Affordable Water Reform.16 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncils still taking Three Waters to court, MMR vaccination slump & ram raid revenge in Cambridge | Focus Morning Bulletin: 14 April, 2023 The two councils still taking legal action despite the Three Waters rebrand, MMR vaccination rates slump in our youngest and the Cambridge 63-year-old who rammed the ram raiders in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch13 Apr 05:54 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Bye Three Waters - welcome, ‘Affordable Water Reform’The policy to replace Three Waters will be announced today.12 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandTararua District a focus of repairs for flood protectionMore than $9 million in damage done to stopbanks, spillways and drains in the district.12 Apr 03:05 AM
Politics'Three Waters' to become 'Affordable Water Infrastructure'?PM Chris Hipkins signals Three Waters rebrand, to be announced 'imminently'.11 Apr 06:34 AM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: New water supply; and Northlanders to receive New Year’s HonoursNews snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.10 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Movie star turns 104; Driver Reviver returnsNews in brief from across Northland and the surrounds.05 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Inside Tauranga’s new water treatment plantSee the membranes that stand between you and nasty bugs in your drinking water.24 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandProtesters present water bottling petitionKaitiaki wai filled the Whanganui District Council chamber to present their petition.21 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDeadly outbreak of botulism kills thousands of birds, immediate action called forThe outbreak in a Waikato wetland has claimed rare indigenous birds and many more.18 Mar 10:29 PM
New ZealandWastewater still a battle for Napier City CouncilThe repair programme is complex, but it remains a top priority for the council.16 Mar 04:28 AM
New Zealand165 properties without safe water after Wellington slipThe slip yesterday took out powerlines, gas lines and water.14 Mar 06:42 PM
New ZealandVince Cocurullo: What do the Three Waters reform proposals mean?It might be helpful to summarise them in this column.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAwatoto gets dedicated council response team amid contamination concernsHouses in Awatoto have been deemed as being at ‘low risk’ of contamination.12 Mar 04:22 AM
New ZealandCentral Hawke’s Bay residents now free to drink water from taps againNearly 20 per cent of the district’s residents and businesses were affected.11 Mar 11:30 PM
New ZealandAuckland 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.10 Mar 04:34 AM
New ZealandFourteen exemption applications made to new water regulatorOne is from Wellingon Water relating to chlorine.07 Mar 06:06 AM
New ZealandDownpour: Potential wastewater spill, beach access damaged in OmanuHeavy rain event put pressure on the city’s stormwater.07 Mar 12:11 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe secret life of an Auckland sewage worker and their bizarre discoveriesAs "turds flew around", Nigel Sullivan thought, "Sh**, what have I got myself into?"02 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandEnvironmental groups applaud rejection of 15 million cubic metre groundwater takeA hearing panel has rejected an application for 15 million cubic metres of groundwater.28 Feb 03:25 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay stopbanks set for massive riseHawke's Bay Regional Council to embark on massive stopbank upgrade.27 Feb 10:46 PM
New ZealandWater restrictions in place for Dannevirke residentsTurbidity in the Tamaki River has forced the council to implement water restrictions.23 Feb 01:02 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: We need to be proactive in maintaining infrastructureJohn Roughan fears the storms will stop the Government’s retreat from Three Waters17 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsImage problem: What iwi leaders will tell Chris Hipkins about co-governanceCo-governance is seen by some as a way to limit Maori ambition.02 Feb 04:00 PM
