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Fat, oil, mercury, nickel, grease illegally dumped by companies into water

Companies have been caught dumping contaminants, but none have been fined or prosecuted.

Neon-Green liquid pouring into Queenstown lake

The green liquid was seen pouring into Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown. Video / Georgia Rose

Explainer: What dairy farming is doing to NZ's water

NZ's biggest export earner is often accused of polluting our water. Here are the facts.

Covid-19 update: Two cases in MIQ; 'wider' Taranaki wastewater testing under way

Results from "further and wider" Taranaki wastewater tests are expected tomorrow.

'Get tested': Plea for Taranaki residents recently returned from Australia

Anyone with Covid symptoms in New Plymouth is asked to get tested.

Covid traces in New Plymouth wastewater show 'system is working'

"If there is an undetected outbreak there ... it's an additional back-up measure."

Editorial: Undercurrents of concern with Three Waters reforms

EDITORIAL: Councils have yet to be persuaded to relinquish their water assets and income.

Focus: Record rainfall batters Canterbury for second day

Climate change is why the Canterbury flooding earlier this year was so severe, researchers say. Video / George Heard / Hamish Clark / Supplied

'Not even safe for dogs' - Auckland bay unswimmable until 2022

Locals are furious after sewerage pipes connected to stormwater ruin a new $500k beach.

Auckland water restrictions eased for business, but not households

Residents are still banned from using hoses outside and washing cars.

Focus: Phil Goff unveils 25 million litre boost for Auckland’s water supply

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff unveils Watercare's new water plant in Pukekohe East capable of supplying 25 million litres a day. Video / Dean Purcell

Waiaroha fly-through

An artist's impression of Waiaroha, Hastings water treatment and storage facility with cultural and educational elements, proposed for the corner of Southampton St East and Hastings St South. Video / Hastings District Council

Watercare boss says focus on salary contributed to resignation

'It was a distraction for me but more importantly it was a distraction for Watercare.'

Caught short: Watercare added no extra supply before drought crisis

A 2013 report for Watercare said the city faced security of supply issues by 2020.

Govt proposes biggest infrastructure project since 1980s

The Government is investigating options for a 'game-changing' scheme at Lake Onslow.

Focus: Board of inquiry to decide on Auckland taking Waikato water

A board of inquiry will decide on whether Auckland should be allowed to take an extra 200 million litres a day from the Waikato River to address its water crisis. Video / Brett Phibbs