New ZealandBid for inquiry into Ōhinemutu sewage spills failsA cracked pipe last month led to sewage spilling into a geothermal pond in Ruapeka Bay.05 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil mistakenly sends one ratepayer's bill to up to 1000 people'I’d urge anyone who received it to protect the person’s privacy.'04 Jul 04:25 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyRich-lister helps fund $2m+ Akl school pool upgradeThe deepened pool will support water polo and year-round community use.04 Jul 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Game-changer': $56.4m irrigation funding unveiled“It strengthens water resilience and unlocks new economic opportunities."03 Jul 10:31 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFor the future of water conservation, look to … Los Angeles?NY Times: To be self-reliant, the city will still need to construct recycling plants.30 Jun 06:00 PM
Banking and financeWatercare secures $3.4b debt facility, largest for NZ corporateSecuring the bank debt marks Watercare's financial independence.30 Jun 05:00 PM
Wellington'Spewing water': Burst pipe floods Wellington CBD, business manager claims leak started 8 weeks agoEmergency services are in the street flooded with murky brown water.30 Jun 04:31 AM
New Zealand'I ditched everything': Fisherman swept 100m out to sea strips off to surviveLifejacket convert Bas Radcliffe says he pretty much ticked every box on what not to do.29 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandClaim councils 'bullied' into pursuing joint water services'Leave us alone': One councillor's message to the Government.27 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'No water use': Faulty meters spark billing chaos for Watercare customersWatercare offered manual readings and payment options to affected customers.25 Jun 08:54 AM
New Zealand'Constant battle': Couch dumping into beloved stream infuriatesGlyn Harrison and his 12-year-old daughter Micah aren’t your typical armchair critics.24 Jun 11:09 PM
New ZealandTararua District Council to install water metersMeter installations will begin at the end of this year and will make things 'fairer'.22 Jun 01:40 AM
WorldHow often you should be cleaning your toilet, according to expertsClean frequently used toilets weekly; clean guest toilets monthly.17 Jun 12:12 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Water issues reveal the burden on ratepayers is already too greatRatepayers may face doubled costs when new water entities take over.12 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand Water cut to 150 Auckland homes after contractor damages mainKey locations, including a doctor's surgery, have been left without running water.12 Jun 06:14 AM
New ZealandBurst water main leaves major North Shore suburbs struggling for waterCrews will continue to work on the broken section of water main overnight.11 Jun 09:06 AM
New ZealandWhy Hawke's Bay households will pay more for water by 2026Separate water bills will replace current rates bills.09 Jun 02:22 AM
New ZealandBalancing the books: Gisborne councillors debate fairness of new water regulation levyCouncillors opted to absorb costs from the existing water services budget.05 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldFirst Whanganui, now Paris: Calls for legal rights to protect River SeineIn 2017, New Zealand recognised the Whanganui River as a living entity.04 Jun 06:23 PM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking' spill litters Hauraki Gulf beaches with thousands of plastic beadsOnly half of NZ plastic firms use measures to prevent nurdle spills.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Seconds to live': Woman flags down kite surfer to save pensioner from drowningJohn Schofield, 74, had a coffee date with his sister later. Instead, he was in the ICU. 01 Jun 08:00 PM
New ZealandDargaville water crisis: Businesses face losses and residents raise health concernsRepair work will take time as Dargaville's 5000 residents asked to stop using water.31 May 12:09 AM
New ZealandFailed outfall pipe led to treated effluent gouging Raglan Harbour dunesWaikato District Council doesn't know when the pipe failed.30 May 04:21 AM
New ZealandNZ's best-tasting tap water revealedProfessionals assess the water for colour, clarity, odour and taste. 29 May 07:00 PM
PoliticsBiggest change in NZ history: New proposals for freshwater, infrastructure, farming'Sorting out our planning rules is critical to boosting economic growth.'28 May 11:58 PM
New ZealandNapier councillor Richard McGrath running for mayor, says city is prioritising 'nice-to-haves''We do need balance, but I don’t think we have that right now.'20 May 12:41 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelPopular Cook Islands tour operator Tuhe Piho accused of putting lives at riskA Herald investigation has found allegations of unsafe practices against a turtle tour operator. Video / Alyse WrightWatch17 May 05:00 PM
SailingExclusive: Peter Burling on Team NZ exit, success, and what comes nextAmerica’s Cup-winning helmsman Peter Burling discusses his success with and exit from Team New Zealand, and what’s next. Video / Alyse WrightWatch16 May 05:00 PM
WorldWatch: 'It's a bit scary': UK village drenched by burst water mainHomes damaged, debris thrown in the air as water main spectacularly bursts. 14 May 09:23 PM
WorldBurst water main sends jet of water 100 feet into the airA burst water main is sending thousands of gallons of water into the air, covering neighbouring properties and leaving some residents without supplies.Watch14 May 08:57 PM
WorldUS health secretary bathes in polluted creek on family outingAuthorities have described the spot as unsafe for swimming because of bacteria levels.14 May 05:10 AM
New ZealandWatercare spends $11m on consultants for delayed $1.12b projectSome works are significantly behind schedule, the Watercare board heard.13 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFirst stage of Tarawera sewerage scheme completeThe first homes are expected to be connected by the end of June.09 May 05:17 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand58m wall, no 'fatal flaws': New details about dam for Heretaunga revealed'Regional council wants to get the hell out as soon as possible.'09 May 12:34 AM
