New Zealand700 days behind: Mudfish relocation added to Carterton wastewater plant delaysCouncillors are set to discuss why Carterton's treatment plant has been delayed.10 May 11:27 PM
New Zealand'We've set up a monster': Pollution in Selwyn River up 50% in 22 monthsLower nitrate targets due in three years, but with no timeframe for them to be achieved.10 May 12:08 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhere Ukrainians are preparing for all-out war with RussiaNew York Times: A makeshift dam of sand and clay could spark conflict in the East.09 May 12:09 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: New visibility for Hastings water storageHastings drinking water to be stored above ground. Made with funding from NZ On Air.06 May 02:08 AM
New Zealand'They could hear the concrete cracking'An underground water main has burst in Glen Eden, West Auckland.28 Apr 11:15 PM
New ZealandControversial irrigation scheme 'will hold farmers to account'Critics of the scheme are worried about nitrate levels and drinking water.27 Apr 04:21 AM
BusinessHefty fine for company behind chemical spill that killed hundreds of fishRegional council estimated up to 1000 fish died along 6km stretch of Mt Somers waterway.23 Apr 04:32 AM
PremiumPremiumEnvironment'Modest' improvement to water quality from plan changeAbout 250 operators are expected to apply for land use consent under the revised rules.13 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland beaches unsafe for swimming after heavy rainfallSafeswim programme manager: "If we get enough rainfall you'll get red high-risk beaches."11 Apr 11:40 PM
BusinessLas Vegas pushes to ban ornamental grassThis marks a big step in water conservation.11 Apr 11:20 PM
New Zealand'An environmental disaster': Polystyrene waste scattered across coastlineResidents are furious polystyrene has been scattered across 7km of Wellington's coastline.11 Apr 07:40 PM
New ZealandNZ's water workforce stretched to deliver multibillion-dollar investmentComing up with the money to fix our woeful pipes is one thing, but who will do the work?10 Apr 12:38 AM
New ZealandHalf 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.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Extremely unusual': Carterton E coli readings baffle expertsThere's been an on-off boil water notice since March, after a low-level E coli reading.08 Apr 08:44 PM
New ZealandAuckland water reservoirs near record lowsAuckland reservoirs were just 52 per cent full this week.07 Apr 08:37 PM
New Zealand'Im dreading winter': More than 800 Wairarapa homes at risk of floodingThe cost to Masterton homeowners could exceed $40 million in the event of a flood.06 Apr 11:15 PM
New ZealandAudit NZ warns Wellington City Council is risking more burst pipesThe council has received its second qualified opinion from Audit NZ in less than a year.06 Apr 03:54 AM
New ZealandLack of safety signs at Northland beach where man died criticised by coronerCouncil cops criticism for lack of warning signs at Far North beach05 Apr 11:39 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFarmers, marae, councils on drinking water overhaulThe Water Services Bill is a major overhaul of drinking water management. What does it do?04 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Popular Waterline educator retires after 16 yearsAdrienne Rickey looks back at teaching 39,000 children. Made with funding from NZ on Air.03 Apr 11:55 PM
New ZealandCarterton again asked to boil water after positive E. coli testIt's Carterton's third positive E. coli test in a month, and fifth since December 2020.01 Apr 08:22 PM
New ZealandWellington councils warned of risks spending big on water infrastructureAudit New Zealand is concerned the local contracting sector can't deliver.30 Mar 04:33 PM
Kahu'Our marae are sacred': Government plans warrantless entries via water billOfficials will be able to enter marae without a warrant if new water bill is passed.26 Mar 12:34 AM
New ZealandWellington councillors blindsided by serious drinking water incidentUntreated water had to be diverted after a power cut stopped a UV filter from working.25 Mar 02:52 AM
New ZealandFluoridation: Wairarapa mayors back 'consumer choice'Two mayors facing water fluoridation as default said they prefer consumer choice.24 Mar 08:50 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: An alternative remedy for public water reformsOpinion: The Government has put just two options on the table - its way or stay the same.22 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCarterton District Council finds source of E. coli contaminationA boil water notice remains in place while authorities wait on further test results.22 Mar 04:15 AM
New ZealandDunedin council forks out $800,000 in lead crisis responseThe cost of water testing since February 2 has cost $200k alone.21 Mar 11:42 PM
New ZealandWhangārei Mayor opposed to Government putting fluoride in council water supplyWhangārei Mayor Sheryl Mai is against Government moves to fluoridate water supplies.21 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandHamilton opposes Auckland bid for Waikato waterHamilton says "we have to put our city first".19 Mar 03:10 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat do HB councils think of water fluoridation proposal?Director general of health Ashley Bloomfield could be responsible for fluoride decisions.19 Mar 12:57 AM
New ZealandHalf-tonne fatberg blocks Gisborne networkSecond one in as many years at this particular spot.18 Mar 07:05 AM
New ZealandWatercare says $160m needed if Waikato River take goes aheadA permanent water treatment plant at Tuakau would need to be built.18 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandAkaroa boil water notice lifted after discovery of dead animals in reservoirA Christchurch City Council spokesperson said water is now safe to drink.17 Mar 10:10 PM
