New Zealand'Irresponsible, misleading': Critics slam Govt advertising campaignOne said it "crosses the line into a propaganda campaign spreading false truths".24 Oct 06:58 PM
New ZealandDam good news! After 17 months Auckland's water restrictions end this weekendWater restrictions in Auckland will officially be lifted on Saturday.20 Oct 10:50 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why Three Waters is necessary despite divideThe current system is broken and literally in need of significant repair.20 Oct 04:24 AM
PoliticsCollins promises to repeal three waters if electedNational says it will repeal three waters changes if it wins the next election.19 Oct 01:09 AM
New ZealandAuckland water restrictions likely to be lifted at Labour WeekendAuckland's dam levels are back to normal after weeks of steady rainfall.17 Oct 09:33 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinion'Science from the sewers': Wastewater testing paints drug-use pictureMeth is used by a small percentage of people in NZ but the people who use it use it a lot.17 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandOff-duty officer helps Eagle crew save fisherman swept off rocks near Bethells BeachPolice have revealed details of a brave water rescued involving Eagle crew, off-duty cop.15 Oct 08:31 PM
EnvironmentRotorua lake study out of this world: Satellites provide greater insightImages from space are being used to study the health of Rotorua's lakes.14 Oct 09:36 PM
New ZealandTwo deaths on Auckland's Manukau harbour in two daysOne person was diving, the other was using a kayak when they got into trouble.11 Oct 12:34 AM
New ZealandTales of survival: Man recounts 75 hours lost at seaRob Hewitt didn't know of the huge efforts to search for him - until he got home.01 Oct 02:14 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThree waters: Next foreshore and seabed or essential reform?The Government's water reforms enter the endgame.30 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'A bloody nuisance': Southland Mayor on Three Waters email bombardmentThree Waters has been a hot political topic since its July 2020 launch.30 Sep 05:41 AM
New ZealandMahuta isn't ruling out forcing Three Waters reformsLocal Government Minister could still change the law to bring councils into line.28 Sep 05:49 PM
New ZealandBill amended to include need for warrant to enter a maraeOfficials will no longer have the power to enter marae without a warrant under the bill.28 Sep 03:10 AM
New ZealandAuckland ban on using sprinklers remains after heavy rainsIn recent weeks the level of Auckland's dams has shot up to 83 per cent after heavy rain.24 Sep 03:34 AM
New ZealandAuckland Council rejects Govt's water reform modelPhil Goff says the Auckland Council is not about to hand over $11 billion of water assets.23 Sep 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion | What would Scotland know about Three Waters?OPINION: Alan Sutherland shares his experience in water reform and lowering costs.21 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandDolphin rescue underway in Porirua Harbour, public asked to keep their distanceThe small pod of dusky dolphins was found in the shallows of the harbour this morning.18 Sep 02:24 AM
New ZealandPensioner charged $4442 for 5 months' water, Watercare threatens debt collectorsThe 80-year-old grew increasingly anxious as the exorbitant payment demands arrived.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Still no sign': Missing family's search now focuses on coastlineSearchers are focusing on the Marokopa coastline in the mission to find the four missing.16 Sep 07:42 PM
New ZealandLeak sleuths arrive in Reefton as water loss continuesReefton households have been on an 'essential use only' notice since the weekend.07 Sep 04:08 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA Capital Letter: Councils dither over Three Waters infrastructure reformsOPINION: It might be time for Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta's diplomacy to end.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 detected in Christchurch wastewater - likely from MIQWith 3 positive cases in MIQ, test results don't necessarily mean Covid in Chch community.26 Aug 01:36 AM
New ZealandWatercare grilled by Goff over how it deals with climate changeWatercare is yet to integrate climate change into its long-term modelling tools.24 Aug 08:04 AM
New ZealandFat, oil, mercury, nickel, grease illegally dumped by companies into waterCompanies have been caught dumping contaminants, but none have been fined or prosecuted.17 Aug 10:38 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBen Kepes: Why the Three Waters Reform makes sense for the regionsThe reforms will ensure greater uniformity, writes Ben Kepes.17 Aug 05:13 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'A rich man's resource': How geothermal changes affected familiesChanges have had "significant" impacts on health, social and cultural wellbeing of whānau.16 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandLake Wakatipu's green glow: The mystery of the liquid continuesThe council this morning was still waiting on test results of the liquid.16 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandTourists shocked as Lake Wakatipu turns neon greenThe council is urgently looking into the issue.15 Aug 03:20 AM
New ZealandNeon-Green liquid pouring into Queenstown lakeThe green liquid was seen pouring into Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown. Video / Georgia RoseWatch15 Aug 03:08 AM
New ZealandUp to a third of Wellington's water lost through leaky pipesThird of Wellington's most critical drinking water pipes in poor condition.09 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentBryce Heard: Why are farmers frustrated? We've got short memoriesOPINION: Many of today's farmers are the grandchildren of people like my father.07 Aug 10:00 PM
WorldBottled water health gains not worth environment costResearchers weighed up waste generation, the use of electricity, chemicals and plastic.05 Aug 11:59 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain only partly to blame for pipe's failureThe pipe burst twice in one week and sent wastewater spewing into Porirua Harbour.29 Jul 05:00 PM
