New ZealandBoaties and beachgoers beware: Cyclone remnants still pose dangersOfficial advice from Lawa still advises people to stay out of the water.20 Mar 03:02 AM
New ZealandDeadly outbreak of botulism kills thousands of birds, immediate action called forThe outbreak in a Waikato wetland has claimed rare indigenous birds and many more.18 Mar 10:29 PM
WorldUS nuclear power plant leaks 400,000 gallons of radioactive waterWhy did it take three months to publicly acknowledge what happened?18 Mar 04:47 AM
New ZealandKaituna River health warning issuedThe health warning is based on the results released for levels of cyanobacteria or algal.18 Mar 02:40 AM
New ZealandWastewater still a battle for Napier City CouncilThe repair programme is complex, but it remains a top priority for the council.16 Mar 04:28 AM
New ZealandVince Cocurullo: What do the Three Waters reform proposals mean?It might be helpful to summarise them in this column.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAwatoto gets dedicated council response team amid contamination concernsHouses in Awatoto have been deemed as being at ‘low risk’ of contamination.12 Mar 04:22 AM
New ZealandCentral Hawke’s Bay residents now free to drink water from taps againNearly 20 per cent of the district’s residents and businesses were affected.11 Mar 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: NZ must do 'whatever it takes' to end child abuseOPINION: Letters on diversity, education, Ruth Dyson, Rob Campbell, and Mark Mitchell.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland floods survivor John Purkis was trapped in a concrete coffin: 'I thought, this is it’Retired police sergeant fought for life after being swept into culvert in Auckland floods.10 Mar 04:34 AM
New ZealandHospitalised by leptospirosis - a warning for cyclone clean-up workersRoad worker assumed it was the flu at first, but then symptoms worsened.09 Mar 02:26 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay's stopbank failures - the myths and the realitiesNo, HBRC did not blow up stopbanks, but it was in the process of upgrading them.09 Mar 01:19 AM
KahuRangatahi studying how to reduce Te Arawa catfish populationsSummer internship inspires rangatahi to learn more about reducing catfish populations.07 Mar 09:14 PM
New ZealandFourteen exemption applications made to new water regulatorOne is from Wellingon Water relating to chlorine.07 Mar 06:06 AM
New ZealandDownpour: Potential wastewater spill, beach access damaged in OmanuHeavy rain event put pressure on the city’s stormwater.07 Mar 12:11 AM
WorldPerson dies in Florida after brain-eating amoeba infectionThe infection might have been caused by sinus rinse practices using tap water.04 Mar 06:32 AM
New ZealandForest waste ‘critical factor’ in rupture of city's water pipeSlash and whole trees played a significant role in damaging Gisborne's main water supply.01 Mar 09:23 PM
New ZealandEnvironmental groups applaud rejection of 15 million cubic metre groundwater takeA hearing panel has rejected an application for 15 million cubic metres of groundwater.28 Feb 03:25 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay stopbanks set for massive riseHawke's Bay Regional Council to embark on massive stopbank upgrade.27 Feb 10:46 PM
New ZealandRob Campbell standing by criticism of National over water infrastructureHealth NZ chairman says his criticism was made 'as a private citizen'.27 Feb 06:48 AM
New ZealandWatch: Navy divers get Gisborne drinking water flowingAn eight-person team from HMNZS Matataua restored Gisborne’s water supply flow, in some of the most challenging environments they have ever faced. Video / NZDFWatch23 Feb 10:39 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘You’re making my head hurt’: Parliament debates Three Waters entrenchmentMPs delved into the Three Waters entrenchment scandal in Parliament this week.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWater restrictions in place for Dannevirke residentsTurbidity in the Tamaki River has forced the council to implement water restrictions.23 Feb 01:02 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul Majurey: Reconnecting the public to vacated port landOPINION: The chair of Eke Panuku stakes a claim for the waterfront.22 Feb 04:00 PM
Small BusinessGisborne businesses’ efforts to stay open after cyclone amid water crisisBusinesses hard hit by Covid are now struggling post-cyclone with water restrictions.21 Feb 06:54 PM
New Zealand‘Government is intentionally misleading New Zealanders’: Mayors react as Three Waters legal challenge fails'Central government are taking the assets, but not providing fair compensation.'21 Feb 01:40 AM
New ZealandFlood hazard could soon be a compulsory part of LIMsFirst up is a law change to force councils to provide more info on flooding and quakes.17 Feb 11:34 PM
New ZealandConserve water; food, bedding and clothing available for those in needResidents of parts of Hawke's Bay are being asked to conserve water.16 Feb 05:41 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialA Minister for Auckland? How familiarOPINION: Our editorial on the new Minister for Auckland post.03 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsImage problem: What iwi leaders will tell Chris Hipkins about co-governanceCo-governance is seen by some as a way to limit Maori ambition.02 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuExtreme weather thwarts Three Waters iwi regional rep launch eventNorthland's red heavy rain warning has thwarted plans for milestone event at Waitangi.31 Jan 04:58 AM
BusinessThree Waters chief executives appointedThree Waters chief executives appointed - but one candidate has pulled out.30 Jan 08:44 PM
KahuIwi leaders: Floods are the wake up call on why we desperately need the Three Waters reform"Sharing the load together is not to be feared, but welcomed."30 Jan 06:35 PM
New Zealand‘Swimming for our lives’: Drowning death toll tracking up since 2018Since the start of summer, 32 people have drowned in New Zealand.27 Jan 04:00 PM
