Water fit to swim in but not to drink
Treating effluent to make it reusable would not be economic, say experts.
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Shark sightings force beach closures
Shark sightings around the country have forced beach closures more than 12 times this summer.
2009 drownings second lowest on record – Water Safety NZ
Figures released today showed 98 people drowned last year, the second lowest annual toll since records began in 1980.
All Blacks hit back at bottled water claims
Three top All Blacks are accused of collecting business contacts from associates in one company, then dumping them to set up a rival business.
Nearly one in six drinking potentially unsafe water
Drinking water flowing to almost one in six New Zealanders either failed to reach health standards or escaped testing during 2007/08.
Watercare to defy ban on bio-solid dumping
Maori get ready to fight firm's plan to put human waste on sacred Puketutu Island.
Hide opens door to privatised water deals
The Government is planning to make it easier for private companies to take over water and wastewater services from councils.