PremiumPremiumEnvironmentLandowners urged to reverse poor wetlands recordWetlands have value as natural areas of carbon storage, says biodiversity advisor.14 Jul 05:00 PM
EnvironmentContaminated water and waste at Ruakākā site removed since last yearSite operators to be billed once clean-up sorted in Ruakākā.14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatercare set to take an additional 50 million litres a day from the Waikato RiverTuakau will from tomorrow provide Auckland with up to 50 million litres of water a day.13 Jul 02:55 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionStuart Crosby: Conference chance to do right by communitiesOpinion: Three tigers by the tail in water, resource management and local govt review.12 Jul 05:00 PM
KahuDisposing of mortuary waste to be more in line with tikanga MāoriCouncil votes for mortuary waste to be separated from the public wastewater system.08 Jul 08:10 PM
New ZealandWellington Mayor at odds with his own taskforce on three watersMayor was encouraged to openly support the reforms, but instead he's on the fence.08 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMayor on the fence about water reform: 'We can get on top of this ourselves'Andy Foster is skeptical about scale efficiency savings and worried about no local control06 Jul 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGeorgina Campbell: Who will control water servicesCOMMENT: Why is Government changing New Zealand's water infrastructure now?05 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Undercurrents of concern with Three Waters reformsEDITORIAL: Councils have yet to be persuaded to relinquish their water assets and income.04 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWater restored to Grenada Village following burst water mainPeople have been asked to avoid using tap water.01 Jul 09:31 PM
New ZealandMan dies after incident in Coromandel PeninsulaA man has died after an incident northwest of Coromandel town.01 Jul 08:43 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBrian Fallow: Parochial politics a threat to better management of our waterGovernment's planned reforms could make up for decades of under-investment.01 Jul 05:00 PM
Kahu'Respect and dignity' mortuary waste bylaw passed in GisborneThe bylaw bans the culturally abhorrent practice of sending mortuary waste to sea.01 Jul 06:38 AM
New ZealandFamily home gutted: 'I was raised in that house'Family's plan to use timber from old villa dashed after house fire in Whangārei.01 Jul 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Makes amalgamation look like a tea party': Bay leaders dubious about water reformsCentral Hawke's Bay Mayor Alex Walker said there could be significant cost savings.30 Jun 08:31 PM
New ZealandGovt secures top Kiwi actress for $3.5m ad campaign slammed as a 'smear'Rachel House lends her voice to the Government's three waters campaign.30 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandThree waters: Leaders fear Northland voice will be lost"Our position stands, we have opted out".30 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandNanaia Mahuta outlines Three Waters fix for 'system in crisis'Minister says change is needed to avoid a 'legacy of costs' for future generations.29 Jun 10:30 PM
New Zealand'Not promising': Goff not buying into Government's water reformsProjected cost savings cannot be relied on, warns mayor.29 Jun 10:14 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuA Whangārei school takes on a journey to discover its rootsKokopu school staff came across historical learnings on it journey to discover its roots.29 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHorowhenua residents urged to limit water usage after major rainfallConsistent rainfall in the Lower North Island has put water treatment plants under stress.28 Jun 02:50 AM
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
