PremiumPremiumEnergyIwi unhappy at 'lack of consultation' over power projectA Northland farming trust plans to generate 3 megawatts of hydro-electric power.17 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandCarterton District Council reissues boil water noticeThe council has received a low-level E.coli sample reading this afternoon.17 Mar 02:19 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWater 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.16 Mar 05:00 PM
OpinionGeorgina CampbellComment: Why Wellington can't die in a ditch over water metersDemand could outstrip water supply in the Wellington region by as early as 2026.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWill wind factor blow open America's Cup deadlock?What conditions can we expect for today and tomorrow's racing?13 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHastings water leaks: 116 in a month, and that's good!Each dot represents a leak Hastings council was called about in the past year.12 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandUpper Hutt barely increases water renewals investment, others quadruple budgetUpper Hutt increases its renewal budget by just 15 per cent, despite region's water woes.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington Water in 'vicious circle', Government funding reprioritisedCompany director: "This is a dangerous spiral for any company to find itself in."08 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Problem' - Wellington has no seat at table on water steering bodyWellington's water leaders say it's strange and problematic they're not at the table.07 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAcid spill impact: Council says hundreds of fish killedGalvanising Hawke's Bay said the assessment of aquatic life harm was "rubbish".04 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington Water Committee chairman to resignOne committee member breaks ranks to say she has lost confidence in David Bassett.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAkaroa boil notice will lift by Easter holidays, say council officialsNew reservoirs could cost $2m-$3m.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Watercare boss to earn almost $200k less than his predecessorJon Lamonte will join Watercare as chief executive next month on a salary of $585,000.02 Mar 07:27 AM
New ZealandWake-up call: Up to 800,000 Kiwis may have increased bowel cancer riskHigh nitrate levels in drinking water may increase chances of developing bowel cancer.21 Feb 07:43 PM
KahuLocal Focus: Kaituna Cut on the mendMaketū estuary is showing signs of life again. Made with funding from NZ On Air.16 Feb 10:52 PM
New ZealandDHB and council at odds over public information about lead levels in waterMore than 1000 people have had their blood tested for lead contamination in four days.13 Feb 09:50 PM
New Zealand'It's important to remember how fortunate we are': Sunshine and freedom at the America's Cup villageSport in the sunshine draws crowds as Prada Cup finals get underway.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSprinkler ban for Wellington region from midnight FridayThe use of any unattended watering system will be banned in and around Wellington.12 Feb 12:14 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Lead-contaminated water a national concernEDITORIAL: A key lesson from Havelock North five years ago seems to have been missed.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandOtago Regional Council: No lead contamination in Waikouaiti RiverSamples taken from the Waikouaiti River show no signs of lead contamination.11 Feb 03:52 AM
Kahu'The Govt must address water rights': Iwi appeals against bottling plant decisionThe fight to prevent a water bottling plant expansion near Whakatāne is far from over.09 Feb 06:56 AM
New ZealandOtago lead contamination: Blood tests begin for residentsTest results will be returned over the next week or so.09 Feb 04:55 AM
New ZealandClothes left on Wellington beach sparks search and rescue operationA search and rescue operation is underway after clothing was found on Hataitai Beach.08 Feb 08:54 PM
EnvironmentWater contamination scare in Otago: Blood tests to look for elevated lead levelsOne test in December that found lead levels were more than 40 times the maximum.08 Feb 08:34 PM
BusinessFonterra discharging nitrogen-heavy water on to 'ghost farms'Cows have been cleared from 16 Fonterra farms to dispose of polluted wastewater.08 Feb 06:53 PM
New ZealandPerson dies in water incident at WhangamatāThe person appears to have got into trouble in the water just before 5pm.07 Feb 04:21 AM
New ZealandParents' anxious wait: 'No level of lead is safe for a baby'Elevated levels of lead discovered in Eastern Otago water supply.04 Feb 05:36 PM
New ZealandHigh levels of lead in Dunedin water samples first picked up six months agoFirst test showing elevated lead levels in Waikouaiti was received in August last year.03 Feb 05:28 AM
New Zealand'Significant delays': Wellington sinkhole sparks rush hour commuter warningCouncil spokesman describes the 1.5m wide and 2-3m deep hole as 'serious'.03 Feb 05:18 AM
New ZealandSecrets of the deep: How many sharks are swimming in our waters?The global shark and ray population has declined by a worrying amount.02 Feb 07:55 PM
New ZealandTap water warning for two Dunedin townsResidents in Karitane and Waikouaiti must stop using tap water for drinking or cooking.02 Feb 03:16 AM
New ZealandWater tragedy: Identity of man who died revealedSea conditions were treacherous when the incident occurred, police said.01 Feb 07:42 PM
New ZealandShark spotted at Auckland beachThe shark was up to 2.7 metres long, man says.30 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Tauranga hosepipe ban imminentNew restrictions "within a week" unless things change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.30 Jan 08:00 AM
