New ZealandQueenstown Council could face legal action for lack of filter barriersOn Monday, Te Whatu Ora confirmed 56 cases and 12 probable cases of cryptosporidium.01 Oct 11:16 PM
New ZealandAuckland sinkhole blockage halfway cleared, wastewater spills into Waitematā HabourWatercare has completed designs for a bypass and will begin laying pipes tomorrow.01 Oct 05:44 AM
New ZealandFinancial horror show: Auckland Council pencils in sky-high rates and water billsThe gloomy outlook comes hard on the heels of rates and water bill rise this year.28 Sep 04:00 PM
KahuRāhui placed across pristine Waitematā after raw sewage flows into harbourLocal iwi have put a rāhui in place over the harbour following the Parnell sewer blowout.27 Sep 09:10 PM
New Zealand'Not an easy fix': Sewer sinkhole repair pushed out by months, photos show 25m section blockedMillions of litres of wastewater are spilling into the harbour at three inner-city bays.27 Sep 07:48 PM
TravelCraving a Fiji holiday? This tropical spot is just 75-minutes from AucklandDon't worry if you haven't heard of this island; most people haven't.26 Sep 07:00 AM
New Zealand’It’s serious’: Covid measures brought out as gastro infections climbCryptospordium cases in Queenstown have doubled in two days.19 Sep 11:50 PM
New Zealand'In our bad books': Public shaming of Auckland's greasiest suburbsSome Auckland residents have been called out by an arm of their own council.15 Sep 05:38 AM
TalanoaPacific nations 'acting to stay in line with China' over Fukushima wastewater issueThe wastewater release started in August and is expected to last decades.13 Sep 04:14 AM
KahuTe Arawa mobilising to beat invasive pestThe invasive clams were first found in April and originated in Asia.07 Sep 08:00 PM
PoliticsWillie Jackson reflects on 'trainwreck' Q+A interview: 'They all thought I was finished'Minister weighs in on several controversial policies and how they were pitched.01 Sep 05:41 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCouncil appeals over Ngāruroro dam clarificationCould a Water Conservation Order disrupt plans to build a dam on a Ngāruroro tributary?29 Aug 03:17 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat lies beneath: Scientists map the vast aquifer under Wellington HarbourHigh-tech mapping of Wellington aquifer could aid global searches for new water sources.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMinisters apologise for ‘flawed’ engagement with iwi over Ruapehu skifieldsDocuments have been released under the Official Information Act.15 Aug 06:00 PM
LifestyleAs Waiwera heads for demolition, where is NZ's best water park?There are still great water parks up and down the country for Kiwis to enjoy this summer.15 Aug 03:18 AM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'Falling into disrepair': Demolition begins at Waiwera Thermal Resort'An ongoing struggle to secure the site against vandalism, which degraded the property.'13 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAlternative plan for water reform ready for October electionWater cycle: Taxpayers' Union hopes a new government will pick up its water reform plan.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Super dangerous': Council refuses to fence stormwater poolsThe two stormwater pools, likened to swimming pools, are in line for excavation.06 Aug 11:15 PM
PoliticsAct promises to ‘stop work’ on wasteful projects on day oneAct promises to wield axe on day one, cutting public service jobs.05 Aug 06:26 PM
New ZealandTop scientist posts anti-Govt views on social mediaMurry Cave has retained the council's support despite the posts.04 Aug 11:43 PM
New Zealand'Whereabouts unknown': Chinese company lodges claim against Napier water bottling plant shareholderCourt documents detail allegations that commercial deal involved "bribery" in China.04 Aug 03:30 AM
LifestyleMum-of-two dies from drinking too much waterThe woman spent a leisurely day at a popular lake. Then tragedy struck.04 Aug 02:07 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPublic Purse: The new Three Waters bosses and why their pay is so extraordinaryOPINION: Money like water - the execs now presiding over diminished Three Waters fiefdoms.01 Aug 12:20 AM
New ZealandAuckland sinkhole to cause months of disruption while a new pipe is installedWe are really sorry this happened and playing catch-up now, says council's Andrew Chin.26 Jul 05:51 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJuha SaarinenJuha Saarinen: Do mega data centres pose an environmental problem?Opinion: Will we be in competition for power and water with demand-hungry tech giants?25 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandWellington Water under fire for 'abysmal' job replacing pipesThe organisation was aiming to replace 100km of pipes in a year, but had managed only 1825 Jul 01:07 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessDesert oasis: How to grow three tonnes of lettuce a day where it’s as dry as dustWorld's biggest vertical farm serving up fresh produce for Emirates passengers.21 Jul 04:39 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWayne Brown opposes Govt plans to make Auckland and Northland guinea pigs for water reformsA draft pricing plan for Auckland and Northland is being kept under wraps.19 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Forever chemicals' crop up at water treatment plantThe Onehunga Water Treatment Plant was shut down last year after chemicals were found.18 Jul 12:21 AM
TravelWestern Australia’s way of waterSlip into the clear blue and experience Western Australia’s way of water. Video / Carson Bluck / Nick DobbieWatch17 Jul 09:11 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWater storage stoush: Climate extremes call for urgent solution, says WHHB shareholderA man wanting to build water storage says a lack of urgency could mean a bleak future.14 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Freshwater policy changes are comingKatikati growers, farmers and residents discuss water quality with the regional council.12 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandOpinion: What's the future for our councils?Opinion: The Future of Local Government report is out, so what happens now?04 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘We’ve had a gutsful’: Frustrations grow as Tūtira water levels do the sameHBRC said it had made asset assessments, but access has been a challenge.02 Jul 01:44 AM
