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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.

Fourteen exemption applications made to new water regulator

One is from Wellingon Water relating to chlorine.

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 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.