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Burst water main sends jet of water 100 feet into the air
A burst water main is sending thousands of gallons of water into the air, covering neighbouring properties and leaving some residents without supplies.
US health secretary bathes in polluted creek on family outing
Authorities have described the spot as unsafe for swimming because of bacteria levels.
Water regulator reviews Kāeo compliance nearly 10 years into boil notice
Lifting Kāeo's boil notice requires expensive equipment, costing thousands of dollars.
'Not a trivial matter': Lake Tarawera locals push for lower sewerage costs
Residents' group has three non-negotiable funding conditions, including a maximum cost.
Emergency water shutdown in Katikati
Katikati residents are urged to conserve water 'due to significant leak'.
The cause of the milky stream at Guthrie Park
'The repair was completed on Monday afternoon by a Hastings council contractor.'
Fashion: The next frontier for clean tech as textile waste mounts
Fashion emits 8% to 10% of greenhouse gases yearly, more than aviation.
'There was a breakout': Herd of cows go for a dip in Napier estuary
Farm staff used kayaks to bring the curious heifers back, after they lifted a gate hinge.
Dry start to year prompts Transpower to clarify hydro storage access
Transpower says no to generators' request to free up more water for hydro generation.
'Dangerous conditions': MetService warns Easter weekend beachgoers
Dozens of beaches across Auckland and Northland are marked 'unsuitable for swimming'.
Earth’s water may not have originated from asteroids after all
A popular theory suggests asteroids or comets helped bring the precious resource to Earth.
Is Ashburton's water supply a health risk to babies? Council denies Greenpeace claims
Greenpeace tests have shown high nitrate levels in Ashburton's drinking water.
'Absurd': Expert disputes 'impossible' theory after thousands of eels die
Mike Joy called claims about natural causes 'impossible'.
Pair’s desperate bid to pull unresponsive paddler to safety
'It looked like a bag floating at first, but then I knew it wasn’t a bag,' a rescuer said.
Red Beach rescue
Harlem Scalabrini describes how he tried to rescue a drowning man off Red Beach, north of Auckland.
Kaipara lifts water restrictions after steady rain boosts supply
A 22km pipeline will help Dargaville's water supply but not until the end of 2026.
Thousands of dead eels wash up on Canterbury beach
Environment Canterbury says the deaths at Birdlings Flat were natural and caused by poorly timed migration. Video / NZ Herald
Rotorua public feedback sought on draft annual plan, water service options
Public can provide input until May 5 on the council's new feedback website.
Reaction to Trump's Tariffs, Russel Brand accused and China watches closely | NZ Herald News Update
The world reacts to Donald Trump applying new global tariffs on trade. Russel Brand is accused of rape and sexual assault. China keeps an eye on NZ investigations.
'Life in all places’: Showing Bay's thriving underwater world to a new generation
The 'middle of nowhere' turns into the middle of everywhere - just dip your head under.
Kiwi business buys local arm of boat-share service Skipperi from Finnish parent
The boat-share service was acquired for an undisclosed figure.
Moerewa drainage concerns reignited by laundromat consent process
Hapū worry about greywater impacting the environment and local water supply.
Strokes of inspiration? Mayors Mahé and James hit the water
Households could save up to $5000 if councils collaborate on water services.
‘Could take some time’: Salvage operation under way for tipped barge
A tipped barge at Tauranga's marina could take time to salvage, says council.
Barge capsizes in Tauranga Harbour, 10l diesel spill contained
About 10 litres of diesel spilled; absorbent booms are in place.
Toxic algae bloom: Health warning issued for Lake Rotoehu
People should avoid contact with the water to prevent illness.
Climate change: How heatwaves are pushing NZ’s vital estuaries to worrying extremes
Estuary heatwaves can trigger catastrophic die-offs of shellfish and toxic algal blooms.