New ZealandWellington Water temporarily turns off another fluoridation facilityThe facility was turned back on within 24 hours after consultation with health authorities27 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Three Waters has blocked Govt's earsOPINION: Our editorial on the close of submissions for the Water Services Entities Bill.26 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLamonte: Raising the high-water mark on consultationOPINION: Watercare chief executive on new measures to gauge public sentiment.20 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsArdern to councils: Govt is listening, but no change to Three WatersJacinda Ardern had a message for councils: the Government is not budging on Three Waters.20 Jul 05:06 AM
New ZealandAnti-water bottling campaigners overturn consentsConsents had allowed companies to extract billions of litres a year.20 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandGovt gives councils $350,000 each to set up Three WatersNational, Act say new funding for councils is another "bribe" to get support for 3 Waters.19 Jul 02:38 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLaggard to leader? Pressure on Aus to match NZ on climatePacific leaders hope some transtasman rivalry at forum will help Australia up its game.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAct demands Covid response inquiry, would scrap Three Waters if in powerThe Act leader has released the party's first 100 days plan.10 Jul 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExplainer: End of DHBs - what you need to know about new systemThe focus has been on the top end of the planned changes - what about the local level?30 Jun 06:18 PM
EnvironmentWhat will it take for NZ to act to protect the ocean?Two Olympic gold medallists are heading to UN Ocean Conference to champion a healthy sea.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSwimmer missing at waterfall, second person plucked to safetySearch and rescue teams have been dispatched to Maruia Falls in Shenandoah near Murchison.24 Jun 12:48 AM
New ZealandBoat found, person still missing off Auckland coastPolice were called last night after the boat capsized.18 Jun 07:42 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTwo Three Waters campaigns to launch in Hawke's Bay"Have your say Hawke's Bay" aims to encourage people to make submissions to Parliament.10 Jun 04:53 AM
New ZealandFirst Three Waters reform bill passes first reading in ParliamentThe first reading passed with 77 votes in favour, and 42 votes opposed.09 Jun 06:20 AM
New ZealandThree Waters: Mayor labels shareholding plan 'sewage', tells PM to 'wake up'Councils fire up Three Waters opposition - Mahuta says time to 'move forward'.08 Jun 02:30 AM
New ZealandAttack of the 50-foot rag monsterRag monsters are becoming a common sight clogging drains around NZ.08 Jun 01:33 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionIs Three Waters a threat to Waitākere Ranges park?OPINION: Aucklanders have direct and sole ownership of historic and cherished parkland.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui flooding: Rowing club says worst in three yearsThe club secretary hopes to begin cleaning up the grounds this Sunday.03 Jun 03:00 AM
PoliticsThree Waters legislation makes it to Parliament, as councils go to courtThe Government has finally introduced Three Waters legislation.02 Jun 02:43 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPhil Goff postpones spending cuts in his last budgetCr John Watson says Goff's last budget is a smokescreen for what is coming up.01 Jun 06:26 AM
PremiumPremiumVideoNanaia Mahuta speaks at Horowhenua District CouncilLocal Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta speaks on the Three Waters Reforms at the Horowhenua District Council. Video / Janine BaalbergenWatch31 May 02:32 AM
VideoKerikeri's Rainbow Falls in flood30 May 2022. Kerikeri's Rainbow Falls in flood after a night of heavy rain. Video / Northern AdvocateWatch29 May 11:42 PM
OpinionBryce Edwards: Was Govt's climate plan watered down by lobbying?ANALYSIS: Was last week's major climate change announcement a case of vested interests?27 May 02:56 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandManufacturers excluding Hastings from copper hot water cylinder warrantiesHot water cylinder manufacturers warranty exclusions impact Hastings.26 May 03:04 AM
Environment'Had I not had my stroke, had I been on top of my game, that fire would not have been lit' - SemenoffFormer Mayor says illegal rubbish fire was not his doing25 May 03:35 AM
New ZealandWellington Water requests $6 million to restore fluoride to residentsThe company is under pressure after it turned off fluoridation without telling residents.24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandUretiti Beach not patrolled despite being known drowning hot spotReport highlights coroners' comments after four Northland drownings23 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Just dumb': Auckland mayoral candidate pans Three Waters reformsScotland, the model for reforms, has four water catchments, we have thousands, Brown says.17 May 10:24 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Why Luxon will breathe a sigh of relief when Bridges goesOPINION: While the PM's been away, Labour has done a Marie Kondo on contentious issues.29 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnalysis: Three Waters - what the Govt is trying to do and what's nextANALYSIS: Where do the Three Waters reforms go from here?29 Apr 04:50 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: David Seymour reacts to Three Waters reformsAct Party leader David Seymour said his party would not support the Three Waters reforms and would return the assets to councils. Video / Cameron PitneyWatch29 Apr 01:21 AM
New ZealandWatch: Act responds after Govt announces next steps in Three Waters reformsThe Government will announce next steps in its three waters programme.28 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: Government forging ahead with Three Waters reformsGrant Robertson and Nanaia Mahuta reveal the next steps for the Three Waters reforms. Video / Mark MitchellWatch28 Apr 09:40 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 29 April, 2022 The next steps for Three Waters to be revealed, National want controversial Māori wards bill dropped and wait times drag for new passports with travel surge in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Apr 07:52 PM