New ZealandBig swells are set to hit Wellington's south coastMetService has issued a Heavy Swell Warning for between 6am Tuesday and 11pm Wednesday.27 Jun 10:33 PM
New ZealandAccess to safe drinking water the number one infrastructure issue for KiwisA report shows four out of five Kiwis want increased investment in water infrastructure.25 Jun 05:43 AM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured in Horowhenua bridge crashEmergency services were alerted to the collision at around 3.30am.24 Jun 07:47 PM
New ZealandSoapy scandal: Free-for-all after failure to install coin machine at tourist showersLocals are taking advantage of new public showers in Blackball after building botch-up.23 Jun 02:58 AM
New ZealandWaihenga bridge on State Highway 53 closed due to high river levelsThe Waihenga Bridge will remain closed due to heavy rain in the area.21 Jun 07:04 PM
WorldAmsterdam gets a sinking feeling: City built on swamp is falling downThe city faces a decades-long rebuild to save its 17th century structures from the water.21 Jun 10:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhangārei out of water reform, CEO cites trust issue with govtMayor Sheryl Mai angles for compensation over water reform.19 Jun 08:34 PM
New ZealandAuckland's $10b of water assets up for discussion todayNanaia Mahuta says the water reforms will save households from ballooning water bills.17 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington cannot achieve carbon targets unless sludge is removed from landfillThe situation is effectively preventing the city from achieving its environmental goals.17 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCost to fix Wellington water revealed in report on leaky infrastructureLeaked Wellington Water report shows the cost of water upgrades as population grows.16 Jun 01:16 AM
New ZealandLifebuoy could have saved 'competent swimmer', Coroner findsKenny Espinosa drowned despite being a confident swimmer.14 Jun 03:34 AM
New Zealand'Going to take a while': Auckland's water dams still only half fullOverall supply is in better shape thanks to new measures.07 Jun 11:04 PM
New ZealandSporting legends among eight new knights and damesDame Ruia Morrison, Sir Wayne 'Buck' Shelford lead the Queen's Birthday Honours list.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandJervois Quay closure: 'Add a good hour to your trips'Wellington City Council is asking people to use alternative transport this weekend.03 Jun 09:29 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Giant-sized water bills on the wayCost of fixing water infrastructure is likely to be even bigger than forecast.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCapital's Jervois Quay closes for stormwater pipe fixPeople in the Capital are being urged to take alternative transport over the weekend.03 Jun 12:27 AM
New ZealandThree waters reform: Services could be amalgamated into 1-4 entitiesUp to $185b will be needed for pipes across the country over the next 30 years.02 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland water rates to rise by 7 per centIt will be the first of yearly rates hikes for the next 10 years.01 Jun 03:13 AM
PoliticsCanterbury flooding: PM gets aerial tour of soaked regionBridges washed out, whole farms under water, as sun comes out.31 May 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJon Lamonte: Watercare's $18.5b plan for AucklandOpinion: Why households with typical water use will pay around $1.50 more per week.31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAshburton residents endure sleepless night as river risesAshburton is preparing for mass evacuations as the river rises and heavy rain continues.30 May 04:50 PM
EnvironmentSnorkelling programme takes out top environmental awardNorthland's environmental champions have been recognised in the regional council awards.30 May 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Evacuate now': Residents told to leave as river risesCivil Defence is going door-to-door requesting Selwyn Hut residents to "evacuate now".30 May 12:51 AM
New ZealandFiji sea rescue, beheading claims: Navy call off search for missing fishing crewMystery still surrounds the decision of some crew to jump overboard.28 May 09:37 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council approves budget with hefty rate and water bill risesMayor Phil Goff said there was middle ground support for the budget.25 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Auckland's 10-year recovery - the big increase in rates, water billsAuckland rates are rising, but not as much as Wellington and Tauranga.24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington Water has exhausted all available front-line workers in the regionPutting money in a budget line isn't going to fix a water leak or replace a pipe.19 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Nasty bacteria' in rivers thought to be making paddlers sickWaka ama paddlers say they're getting sores, rashes and infections from the water.18 May 04:33 AM
New ZealandHutt City Mayor elected as new Wellington Water Committee chairmanCommittee members will vote for a new chairperson at a meeting this afternoon.17 May 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovernment water reforms open the door to privatisation - Phil GoffPhil Goff is also worried the reforms will lead to higher water bills in Auckland.16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSix weeks of work in four days to replace 100-year-old pipeA sinkhole opened up in the road after the pipe collapsed earlier this year.16 May 03:00 AM
Kahu'Deceptive and wrong': Ngāi Tahu rejects Collins' claims of asset co-ownership plansNgai Tahu rubbishes Judith Collins' claim that a co-ownership water plan has upset mayors.16 May 02:40 AM
KahuCollins says Govt proposing Ngāi Tahu co-ownership of South Island water assetsAt party's regional conference in Queenstown today, Collins said plan had upset mayors.16 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFormer NZX, Mediaworks boss joins water stoush over Sir Russell Coutts' private golf courseThe sailing legend wants to take water from two creeks on the Crown Terrace.12 May 05:43 AM
