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
New ZealandWater restored to some in Remuera, Meadowbank after 3 pipes burstWatercare is offering to drop off fresh water to those who can't reach tankers.12 Feb 10:04 PM
New ZealandTrain cancellations, mental health call-outs and rodent issues | Focus Morning Bulletin, February 13, 2024Auckland Transport comes under fire over train cancellations, the fourth option that could be added to 111 calls and rodent issues continue to plague Woolworths supermarkets in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald / GettyWatch12 Feb 07:29 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: Summer stupidity, Nimbys and Simeon BrownOPINION: Officials, residents and politicians have all said stupid things this summer.12 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSearch resumes for missing swimmer at PihaThe 37-year-old man was reported missing around 5.20pm.11 Feb 05:42 PM
New ZealandThe place where wetlands are increasing, not decreasingThe project has created 10ha of wetland and preserved a remnant native forest.10 Feb 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWho's to blame for Perth's exploding water pipes?New findings could be out in a few weeks.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Worst case scenario': Wellington firefighters may resort to sea water if shortages worsenFenz is also planning to bring water tankers into the region if restrictions get worse.09 Feb 06:11 AM
OpinionJohn MacDonald: I didn’t buy Three Waters, now I’ve got non-buyer’s remorseOpinion: Do we really think local authorities can fix the problems?08 Feb 09:39 PM
New ZealandPolice find body in Te Akau, WaikatoFormal identification and a post-mortem will be carried out today.08 Feb 09:10 PM
New ZealandWhat repealing Three Waters could mean for your ratesAdding hundreds of millions of dollars in costs and an urgent revision to previous budgets08 Feb 01:17 AM
OpinionGeorgina CampbellOpinion: Can Wellington dodge a water emergency? The latest risk data is inOPINION: It's a make-or-break week for the capital - and residents have had enough.08 Feb 01:14 AM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'Tell us if you've been hurt' - WA regulators seek details of homes with Fletcher pipesThe Australian investigation wants information today.06 Feb 09:14 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionProperty Insider: Apartment ‘hell’ in new series; magic behind early highway fix; Chinese exodusOwners spent about $15m trying to fix The Ridge apartments: it's stripped out, empty.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Temporary cash deficit’: Auckland Council set to approve $130 million bailout of WatercareAuckland floods and Ōrākei sewer collapse among reasons for the deficit.04 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionThe prominent Herne Bay residents opposing Watercare’s sewer plansBusiness people, investors and many others cite reasons to stop sewer project proceeding.03 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandMaster Plumbers boss urges commissioners for WellingtonThe Wellington region is in level 2 water restrictions.02 Feb 07:31 PM
Lifestyle10 ideas for staying hydrated this summerIf you find it difficult to drink plain water, these tips could help.01 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandWellington residents face 15.4 % rates increase as water shortage bitesWellington City councillors have also been briefed on possible budget cuts.30 Jan 04:00 PM
