New ZealandPeople swimming at Auckland’s Mission Bay despite sewage overflowFriday's downpours have washed sewage and other nasties into the water.30 Dec 12:41 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionA heartbreaking loss: The tragic toll of summer's watersOPINION: The incident serves as a stark reminder heading into the summer break.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandJet skier saves lives in water incidentTwo children and an adult fetching cray pots were in difficulty after their kayak flipped.27 Dec 12:09 AM
New Zealand‘I’ve got a family, I cannot die’: Kayaker's warning after surviving plunge into Wellington HarbourHis kayak flipped, his lifejacket broke and his phone sank - how did Chris Casey survive?25 Dec 04:01 PM
New ZealandMissing boatie found dead after water tragedy in Marlborough this morningPolice were notified this morning.24 Dec 01:22 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWater restrictions in a near record-wet year: 'We need to rethink our approach'Napier, Hastings and Waimārama are now under water restrictions - is this the future?22 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo double drownings in five days highlight river dangers, says coronerAlmost two years ago, two drowned in the Manawatū River. Days later, another two died.22 Dec 05:12 AM
New ZealandProperty manager wrong to assume leaking water main was fixedA property manager believed the leak was fixed, but a $14k proved that wrong.22 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandPāpāmoa water: Top health official says no cases linked to drinking supplyWater is deemed safe but some locals have linked it to them getting sick.22 Dec 02:28 AM
New ZealandSouthland shark attack victim simply 'unlucky', says mumThe victim's family often spend time in the estuary where she was attacked.20 Dec 10:56 PM
New Zealand‘Tummy issues’ as up to 20,000 taste 'dirt' in water from new $197m plantCouncil says the water is 'safe to drink' and there's no public health issue.20 Dec 07:26 PM
New ZealandUltraviolet water treatment plant will cost $1.5m'Scoping and planning have already started and we’re looking at sizing and units.'20 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuNew council leader wants Govt to scrap Te Mana o te Wai freshwater principles'You can’t be green if you’re not in the black,' says Geoff Crawford.18 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui, Rangitīkei, Ruapehu await more details of Three Waters' repealThe Government plans to repeal Three Waters early next year.17 Dec 09:21 PM
New ZealandGovt's freshwater reform sparks backlash from 50 experts, leadersFifty experts and leaders have urged Govt against reforms of national freshwater rules.17 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuCompulsory checks for Kai Iwi Lakes boaties amid clam threatThe possibility of a gold clam invasion from the Waikato River has kaitiaki worried.16 Dec 11:44 PM
New ZealandFixing Auckland Parnell sinkhole sets up extra $60m in repairs to century-old sewer pipeThe Ōrākei Main Sewer is to be relined.14 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandBlack flags: Popular Auckland beaches blacklisted due to sewageSafeswim has advised against swimming the beaches along Castor Bay.13 Dec 06:55 PM
New ZealandOverflow: Auckland’s Central Interceptor wastewater costs blow out to $1.5bFor many years, Watercare has stuck to a figure of $1.2b for the project.12 Dec 04:00 AM
New Zealand$1.2 billion Central Interceptor wastewater pipe faces cost blowoutThe new cost is expected to be released tomorrow.11 Dec 04:59 AM
New ZealandQueenstown lifts boil water notice after nearly three monthsResidents can go back to using water straight from tap after cryptosporidium outbreak.08 Dec 05:43 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Wayne Brown's big day - will 'radical' budget draft see light of day?OPINION: In Auckland's new budget debate, will some councillors just say no to everything?05 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSinkhole opens up beneath Wellington streetA section of the pavement has been closed as a precaution.05 Dec 01:37 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRuataniwha dam saga: Does a change of government offer another glimmer of hope?One of the region's new electorate MPs could be key to the revival of dam concept.05 Dec 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOpinion: Dumping Three Waters for something betterOpinion: Flushing away the unpopular scheme is a chance for something more responsive.04 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui-built boat heading to Tauranga for search and rescue roleConstruction on the boat began around July last year.01 Dec 03:45 PM
New ZealandTwo more Bay of Plenty orchardists fined for unlawful groundwater useThe growers are among five prosecuted by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council this year.30 Nov 11:55 PM
New ZealandTwelve-metre monster: Rare juvenile shark rescued by beachgoers could grow to be huge, expert saysPerhaps swimmers and beachgoers should be a bit careful this summer.30 Nov 02:14 AM
New ZealandWestern Bay pushes ahead with water fluoridation despite ruling'Council is maintaining a watching brief on legal developments.'24 Nov 05:44 AM
KahuSailing heritage celebrated in NorthlandTwenty-four students have been given a chance to sail a tall ship24 Nov 12:05 AM
New Zealand'Told you so': Council pauses fluoridation work after court judgement"I am resisting the urge to say ‘I told you so’,” one councillor said.22 Nov 01:56 AM
New ZealandWarning wastewater pipes under Wellington Airport could collapseSewage could spill out through the airport and Kilbirnie in wet weather.21 Nov 06:00 AM
Business'Great relief': Supreme Court rejects use of repurposed consents for water bottlingAotearoa Water Action said after six years in court it was thrilled with the decision.21 Nov 04:58 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay: Spike in Covid detected in wastewater, but reported case numbers steadyWastewater testing shows there has been a recent jump in Covid cases in Hawke's Bay.21 Nov 03:06 AM
