PremiumPremiumConstruction5000 homes, new town hub, schools: Beachlands South rezoning approvedAround $2.5b of infrastructure is estimated to be needed to enable plans to proceed.14 Apr 12:36 AM
New ZealandAucklanders face 25.8 per cent water bill hike as leaders work to soften the blowAuckland rates could also rise by 7.5 per cent in July.11 Apr 07:04 AM
New Zealand'Fair for all farmers': Govt to review freshwater farm plan rolloutThe Labour Party announced the plans as part of the Essential Freshwater package in 2020.10 Apr 10:02 PM
New ZealandAuckland set for wet end to week as West Coast prepares for 57-hr delugeWest Coast officials say they are apprehensive but prepared for the incoming rain.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Atmospheric river' may bring more than a month's rain in three daysMetService issues a raft of new weather watches and warnings ahead of a big rain-maker.07 Apr 11:52 PM
New ZealandClimate vs fluoridation: A tale of two protests in the same city at the same timeIt was set to be a fascinating case study. But illness meant it wasn't a fair fight.05 Apr 02:43 AM
New ZealandRepair cost for Thames water supply line still to be determinedA third-party contractor did some damage to the line on March 22.04 Apr 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionHerne Bay residents versus Watercare: Who won Salisbury Reserve fight?Standoff related to a $1.2b project to stop sewage flooding into the city’s beaches.02 Apr 10:02 PM
New ZealandFarmers face tough times thanks to drought-like conditions, economic downturn'I'll be surprised if any Northland farmers make a profit this year.'02 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWork progressing on Far North reservoirThe Kerikeri reservoir is set to to free up more land for horticulture.24 Mar 04:00 PM
Project AucklandSimeon Brown blasts ‘red tape and green tape’, new speed limit plans confirmedRed and green tape and orange cones on 'lofty' projects are the bane of Brown's existence.21 Mar 02:33 AM
New ZealandMissing diver found 'cold and tired' after search at coastal Auckland community tonightThe Eagle helicopter and specialist police teams were involved in the search.14 Mar 06:32 AM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'Horror, sadness at level of destruction' as pollution, earthworks mar coastal cyclewayThe site had asbestos, tyres, plastics, metal, brick, crushed concrete and other rubbish.12 Mar 10:00 PM
KahuRāhui placed on Wellington stream after sewerage pipe burstsUntreated sewage has been flowing into the stream.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Pretty barren': South Canterbury farmers desperate for downpourSouth Canterbury irrigation scheme is running dry with only a week's worth of water left.12 Mar 02:55 AM
New ZealandRetail spending in Coromandel not keeping up with inflationWhile visitor numbers were up, local infrastructure was put under severe pressure.11 Mar 05:30 PM
New ZealandWellington Water fails to meet performance targetsIt aimed to resolve drinking water callouts within five days, but averaged 56.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatercare ends contract with Waikato District CouncilWatercare has operated the district water, wastewater and stormwater services since 2019.10 Mar 12:18 AM
New ZealandJet skiers descend on Lake Karāpiro for national champsAbout 40 competitors from across New Zealand will take part in the event.08 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘Farterton’ returns: Carterton’s poo ponds cause nasty stenchA bad smell is once again wafting from Carterton’s wastewater treatment plant.08 Mar 02:47 AM
New ZealandNew fluoridation plant for Dannevirke by the end of AugustDannevirke to get a fluoridation plant by end of August.06 Mar 01:18 AM
SportKea Kids News: Pain and glory at Great Barrier Island’s 2024 Manu CompetitionOtto proves popping manu is not for the weak after a stinging back flop, but what will the judges think? Aotea tamariki are back with an all new year of splash and flash as Kea Kids News reporter Nixie brings us to the annual Manu Competition! Watch05 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaiwera couple’s lucky escape after dinghy capsizes on Hibiscus CoastA volunteer said the rescue was a case of being in the right place at the right time.03 Mar 06:42 AM
TravelWhy you should take the straw out of your water bottle before flyingOne passenger learned of the issue with reusable drink bottles on planes the hard way.03 Mar 03:26 AM
LifestyleWhy you should be drinking tap water over bottledNavigating the current hydration situation is a minefield – here's what the experts say.03 Mar 02:44 AM
New ZealandMatakanui Station hopes for rain“Matakanui is good at bouncing back once we get a rain."02 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandPaeroa's wastewater plant upgrade gets closerHauraki District Council has signed the contracts for the project.27 Feb 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Extremely dry' conditions on upper South Island farmsMarlborough farmer says dams used for stock water beginning to run dry.26 Feb 02:31 AM
New ZealandWatch: Boat violently crashes in failed record attemptThe skipper says he's disappointed not to break the record but lucky to be alive.24 Feb 03:02 AM
New ZealandCommunity hero resuscitates local lifeguard serviceThe club almost closed due to the effects of Covid-19, but Skill brought it back to life.20 Feb 10:53 PM
New ZealandBeached as bro: skipper runs aground on popular Auckland beachThe owner claims to have driven his vessel into the shallows of the popular white sand east coast beach as a protest against Auckland Council dumping wastewater into the sea. Video / Jason DordayWatch20 Feb 04:28 AM
New ZealandAverage Auckland household facing $613 increase to rates and water bills this yearRates could rise by 7.5 per cent and water bills 25.8 per cent.20 Feb 12:15 AM
New ZealandWoodville to boil water for days after possum found in treatment tankThree consecutive days of clear testing are needed before the notice can be lifted.15 Feb 11:54 PM
KahuTuku Morgan: 'Whitewashing' to surreptitiously redefine Treaty settlement by stealthOPINION: Tainui on why Three Waters was a step forward.14 Feb 05:50 AM
