New ZealandThree Waters: Govt agreed to mandated strategy before four entities announcedA strategy to pursue a "legislated all-in" approach was agreed to in June, papers show.10 Dec 03:17 AM
PoliticsControversial Three Waters reforms delayed until next yearThe Government has delayed the next stage of its controversial Three Waters reforms.09 Dec 05:40 AM
New ZealandKiwi scientist's bacteria-based water filter could hold answer to clean waterwaysThe system is low-cost and compact.08 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJon Lamonte: Delta no showstopper for water servicesOPINION: Watercare chief executive measures the performance of 2021 and looks ahead.08 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCheaper waters bills from Three Water Reforms doubtful, says Auckland CouncilEngineering consultancy suggests cost of investment needed may be under-estimated.07 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldFamily's dog was the first to stop drinking the water. Then her daughter got sickThe Navy's water system at Pearl Harbour had been contaminated.03 Dec 08:26 AM
New ZealandWaikato council chairman accused of 'racist' comments against MāoriRimmington has 'unreservedly apologised' for offence caused by his comments about Māori.02 Dec 01:25 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Are nitrates in water a risk to babies?OPINION: Dr Luling Lin reviews a decade of research into nitrates and birth defects.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Sprinklers banned until April under new council planTauranga City Council looks to Australia for water conservation tips.30 Nov 07:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBusiness says expansion could be thwarted by plan changeWhanganui business baffled by industrial rezoning in council plan.29 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPahiatua wastewater has had positive results for Covid for a weekPahiatua wastewater positive for Covid in week of tests.23 Nov 09:56 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsIndependence of three waters review questionedThree waters reviewer founded a firm which has already contracted staff to the reforms.16 Nov 01:23 AM
New ZealandPolice rescue pair after boat sinks off WellingtonThe boaties were well-prepared, which made all the difference, police say.12 Nov 09:58 PM
KahuNew leadership for Te PūwahaHayden Turoa steps up as project director, with Kahureremoa Aki as project chair.12 Nov 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Three Waters in turbulent straitsOPINION: Our editorial on the Three Waters reforms.10 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThree waters: Mahuta promises to implement working group changesNanaia Mahuta will implement recommended changes - if they're within the rules.10 Nov 05:17 AM
New ZealandDrinking water: Nitrate contamination may cause 40 NZ deaths a year - studyStudy finds nitrates in drinking water may cause up to 100 NZ bowel cancer cases yearly.08 Nov 01:18 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWayne Brown: Vaccine rollout spikes Three Waters rationaleOPINION: Water infrastructure reforms need to look hard at vaccine roll-out - Wayne Brown.07 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatt Heath: Hot dam! Is there anything sexier than a water catchment?OPINION: Watercare.co.nz once again has the sexiest live cams on the internet.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I was pretty lucky to get a hit on it': Taranaki surfer survives shark attackDespite being bitten, he was able to drive home before heading to hospital.06 Nov 03:48 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDoubt over claims Watercare-model properly investigated for Three WatersLocal Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta claimed she investigated Watercare-style reforms.05 Nov 04:52 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMayor says minister promised officials would visit Wairoa before Three Waters decisionWairoa mayor Craig Little says a promise has been broken by Nanaia Mahuta.03 Nov 05:00 PM
EnvironmentToxic algae: Health warning issued for Lake Ohakuri and Lake MaraetaiPeople should avoid any contact with the lake water.03 Nov 04:57 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Three Waters needs to be on a commercial footingOPINION: Government is focused on ownership with its Three Waters reform, not scalability.02 Nov 06:00 AM
New Zealand'It's a challenge, it's not popular': Minister responds to Three Waters criticismThe Government last week took away councils' right to opt out of the reforms.02 Nov 02:44 AM
New ZealandFire at Christchurch wastewater treatment plant now containedChristchurch residents are being encouraged to keep doors and windows closed.01 Nov 05:49 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJudith Collins: Three Waters means you pay more for less controlOPINION: Judith Collins says mandatory seizure of public assets is a step too far.30 Oct 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: The good, bad and ugly of Government muscle flexingDesperate times require desperate measures, but there is a limit to Government license.29 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Blatant power grab': Three Waters backlash beginsMinister says water infrastructure was in a dire state as reforms backlash kicks in.27 Oct 12:53 AM
New ZealandGovt to force through Three Waters reform, U-turn on voluntary positionThere is significant opposition from many councils to plans to amalgamate water services.26 Oct 09:57 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: Government to force through Three Waters reformsThe Government is set to force through its Three Waters reforms, u-turning on a previous promise to make it voluntary for councils to join up to the amalgamation plan.Watch26 Oct 09:30 PM
New ZealandHutt Valley school-leavers hoped to help plug skill shortages in high vacancy industriesDemand for hospitality workers in Wellington has tripled over the past two years.26 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThree waters reforms too fast, complex, with wrong incentives - adviceOfficials raised some concerns with three waters structures.26 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Pest checks on boats are ramping up as weather warmsBiosecurity officers to patrol Bay of Plenty boat ramps to stop the spread of pests.25 Oct 05:00 AM
