New ZealandIwi leader slams plan to bottle and sell bore waterConsent has been granted to 2035.02 Oct 04:00 PM
World'Significant changes': US Supreme Court poised to keep marching to right in new termThe US Supreme Court's new term starts this week. What is on its agenda?01 Oct 06:56 PM
New ZealandPhil Goff exit interview: Mayor on Efeso Collins, Baby Boomer male councillors and Three WatersAuckland mayor on 40 years in politics, and challenges and joys of running the super city.25 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandPāpāwai Marae group push to restore stream biodiversityMarae and conservation groups are restoring biodiversity in the Pāpāwai-Mangarara Stream.21 Sep 07:15 AM
New ZealandPrivate Three Waters consultants paid $16m but DIA defends spendingThe price tag is being questioned by the Opposition.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Rob Telfer on Candidate CameraRob Telfer is running for the council to give rural communities and businesses a voice.15 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Christchurch ratepayers will pay much more for water and water servicesGerry Brownlee says the water component in rates bills will more than double.04 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke's Bay water shortage to reach 32 million cubic metres by 2040The figure could grow even further, reaching a 46 million cubic metre shortfall by 2060.02 Sep 05:18 AM
New ZealandTwo fisherman rescued off Taieri MouthTwo fishermen were stranded kilometers off-shore from the Taieri Mouth in a small boat. Video / Oscar FrancisWatch01 Sep 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Five big problems with Three WatersOpinion: Three Waters will increase fiscal risk, similar mega-mergers abroad have failed.01 Sep 05:33 AM
New ZealandCourageous rescue of a boy by his older brotherA 14-year-old plunged into 3m waves at Chrystalls Beach to pluck his 11-year-old brother from the water. Video / Stephen JaquieryWatch31 Aug 07:40 PM
PoliticsIwi argues for Three Waters co-governance in ParliamentIwi makes an impassioned argument for co-governance.30 Aug 04:38 AM
PoliticsThree waters threatens Auckland's housing boom - councilAuckland council fears Three Waters will undermine the Government's housing objective.17 Aug 04:35 AM
New ZealandWhanganui River 'always makes things better for me''Just being down here gives me a huge smile and brings me at peace with myself.'15 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCouncil report pours cold water on irrigation bid in Central Hawke's BayUphill battle ahead for farms trying to use Ruataniwha basin water as big take hits snag.11 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandAuditor-General urges accountability changes for Three Waters reformsJohn Ryan has urged Govt to require auditing of the incoming Water Services Entities.08 Aug 07:55 AM
New ZealandGerry Brownlee: Would Christchurch's flooding woes be better managed under new authority?Opinion: How would Edgeware Rd flooding be fixed under Three Waters?07 Aug 05:00 PM
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
