Controversial irrigation scheme 'will hold farmers to account'
Critics of the scheme are worried about nitrate levels and drinking water.
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Hefty fine for company behind chemical spill that killed hundreds of fish
Regional council estimated up to 1000 fish died along 6km stretch of Mt Somers waterway.
'Modest' improvement to water quality from plan change
About 250 operators are expected to apply for land use consent under the revised rules.
Auckland beaches unsafe for swimming after heavy rainfall
Safeswim programme manager: "If we get enough rainfall you'll get red high-risk beaches."
'An environmental disaster': Polystyrene waste scattered across coastline
Residents are furious polystyrene has been scattered across 7km of Wellington's coastline.
NZ's water workforce stretched to deliver multibillion-dollar investment
Coming up with the money to fix our woeful pipes is one thing, but who will do the work?
Half full: Why are Auckland's dam levels still dismally low?
Weekend deluge hoped to hoist Auckland dam levels up from just over 50 per cent capacity.
'Extremely unusual': Carterton E coli readings baffle experts
There's been an on-off boil water notice since March, after a low-level E coli reading.
Auckland water reservoirs near record lows
Auckland reservoirs were just 52 per cent full this week.
'Im dreading winter': More than 800 Wairarapa homes at risk of flooding
The cost to Masterton homeowners could exceed $40 million in the event of a flood.
Audit NZ warns Wellington City Council is risking more burst pipes
The council has received its second qualified opinion from Audit NZ in less than a year.
Lack of safety signs at Northland beach where man died criticised by coroner
Council cops criticism for lack of warning signs at Far North beach
Farmers, marae, councils on drinking water overhaul
The Water Services Bill is a major overhaul of drinking water management. What does it do?
Local Focus: Popular Waterline educator retires after 16 years
Adrienne Rickey looks back at teaching 39,000 children. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Carterton again asked to boil water after positive E. coli test
It's Carterton's third positive E. coli test in a month, and fifth since December 2020.
Wellington councils warned of risks spending big on water infrastructure
Audit New Zealand is concerned the local contracting sector can't deliver.
'Our marae are sacred': Government plans warrantless entries via water bill
Officials will be able to enter marae without a warrant if new water bill is passed.
Wellington councillors blindsided by serious drinking water incident
Untreated water had to be diverted after a power cut stopped a UV filter from working.
Fluoridation: Wairarapa mayors back 'consumer choice'
Two mayors facing water fluoridation as default said they prefer consumer choice.
Opinion: An alternative remedy for public water reforms
Opinion: The Government has put just two options on the table - its way or stay the same.
Carterton District Council finds source of E. coli contamination
A boil water notice remains in place while authorities wait on further test results.
Dunedin council forks out $800,000 in lead crisis response
The cost of water testing since February 2 has cost $200k alone.
Whangārei Mayor opposed to Government putting fluoride in council water supply
Whangārei Mayor Sheryl Mai is against Government moves to fluoridate water supplies.
Hamilton opposes Auckland bid for Waikato water
Hamilton says "we have to put our city first".
What do HB councils think of water fluoridation proposal?
Director general of health Ashley Bloomfield could be responsible for fluoride decisions.
Half-tonne fatberg blocks Gisborne network
Second one in as many years at this particular spot.
Watercare says $160m needed if Waikato River take goes ahead
A permanent water treatment plant at Tuakau would need to be built.
Akaroa boil water notice lifted after discovery of dead animals in reservoir
A Christchurch City Council spokesperson said water is now safe to drink.
Iwi unhappy at 'lack of consultation' over power project
A Northland farming trust plans to generate 3 megawatts of hydro-electric power.
Carterton District Council reissues boil water notice
The council has received a low-level E.coli sample reading this afternoon.
Water charges tipped to rise on top of 20pc rates hike for homeowners
'I think we've probably got it about right,' says council chief executive Marty Grenfell.
Comment: Why Wellington can't die in a ditch over water meters
Demand could outstrip water supply in the Wellington region by as early as 2026.
Will wind factor blow open America's Cup deadlock?
What conditions can we expect for today and tomorrow's racing?