PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAll aboard: Kiwi boat sales soar as Covid keeps us homeNew figures obtained by the Herald show 18 fatal boating accidents every year.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSwimmers warned to stay out of rivers and lakes showing signs of toxic algaeA toxic algae watch is being carried out through the summer in rivers and lakes.02 Jan 06:09 AM
New ZealandDeath on the water: Body recovered from sea off Kaikōura coastEmergency services were alerted earlier this morning.31 Dec 11:26 PM
New Zealand'I'm pleading': Mayor desperate as holidaymakers stretch water to breaking point'I am pleading with everyone to immediately reduce water consumption,' mayor says.31 Dec 06:16 AM
New Zealand'If in doubt, don't go out': Otago harbourmasters urge caution on the waterA surge in boat sales could mean less experienced people on the water, harbourmaster says.29 Dec 07:15 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNot Just Water: Ex Rich Lister's plans to hit a $100m turnoverBusinessman Tony Falkenstein plans to expand Just Life Group to hit a $100m turnover.29 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ's fatal drowning rates shame – the most deadly beaches revealedKiwis urged to take precautions before entering the water this summer.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandStay out of the water: Dangerous algae levels spark health warningChildren and dogs are thought to be at particular risk of harm.26 Dec 12:01 AM
New ZealandSplashing out: Aucklanders go over daily water usage after restrictions easedAucklanders reminded that water restrictions have been eased - not lifted.15 Dec 11:09 PM
New ZealandAudit NZ finds significant problems with Wellington Water's performance measuresThe company has been unable to accurately report water loss, overflows, and complaints.15 Dec 10:32 PM
New ZealandAuckland water crisis: Restrictions ease as household hose ban liftsIt's time to water the garden again - but you can't use a sprinkler yet.13 Dec 07:11 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWorld's first pure collagen water created in Hawke's Bay. Is it tasty?Hawke's Bay companies have collaborated on a shelf-stable ready-to-drink collagen water.10 Dec 09:42 PM
New ZealandWellington water woes report: system needs to changeSludge became a household name in Wellington this year.10 Dec 04:00 AM
KahuTrue tales: A new chapter in the history of Whangārei HeadsMore people have come forward with stories of a sometimes mysterious past.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRelationship between Wellington Water and council found wantingReport finds a lack of trust and a relationship in need of a 'fundamental reset'.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPlimmerton hopes to double infrastructure spending to reduce flood riskPipes made for one-in-30-year floods need to be future-proofed for climate change.08 Dec 09:59 PM
New ZealandThirty properties without water due to burst mainThirty properties in central Wellington will be without water until 7pm.08 Dec 12:46 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnthony Fowler: What's really behind Auckland's water pressure?Opinion: Auckland's water crisis is blamed on a 200-year drought. It it true?03 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRates and water bills up by $230 for average Auckland householdAucklander can expect to pay an extra $230 a year when rates and water charges go up01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Mayor announces plans for 5% rates riseMayor Phil Goff is under pressure to keep rates low and the city ticking along.01 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandHow much will rates rise in Auckland? Mayor Phil Goff to announce details todayPhil Goff says his preference is for a 3.5 per cent rates rise.30 Nov 08:22 PM
New ZealandWild weather isn't over - storm brewing from the Tasman SeaCleaning up the mud-caked streets continues, but more wet weather is expected.29 Nov 09:07 PM
New Zealand'This is the end of my life': Night-time plunge off wharf sparks heroic rescue"Angel" rescuer saves woman from water, then shouts her a Maccas hot chocolate.28 Nov 09:28 AM
New ZealandSudden death at popular Auckland beachA witness told the Herald she believed a man had drowned at Takapuna Beach.27 Nov 12:37 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Auckland water bans eased for summerHome and hosed: Auckland water rules relaxed just in time for summer. Video / Will TraffordWatch25 Nov 11:49 PM
New ZealandAuckland water rules relaxed just in time for summerThe rules will be relaxed from next month.25 Nov 10:30 PM
New ZealandWellington water meters considered, regional council backs investigationThe average household water use in Wellington is much higher than in Auckland.25 Nov 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Water scare - long term solutions needed for AucklandEditorial: Aucklanders are dam ready for water restrictions to ease, but will they get it?25 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington Water dodges prosecution over wastewater overflowInvestigation concludes into 6-million-litre wastewater overflow into the harbour.25 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHome and hosed? Auckland ban on watering gardens could lift for summerMayor Phil Goff says Aucklanders have helped to save 6 billion litres of water.23 Nov 09:52 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPlugging $1b Covid hole: Auckland rates, water bills to risePhil Goff will outline proposals for rates and water bills on December 9.22 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionChris Lynch: Chch Council shouldn't blame residents for water woes"Residents are being asked to save water - but it's the city's pipes that are to blame."19 Nov 01:47 AM
New ZealandChris Lynch on Christchurch water issues11.64 billion litres of water was lost last year due to leaky pipes in Christchurch.18 Nov 11:11 PM
New Zealand'People are breathing these fumes in': Toxic sludge spews onto NZ beachResidents say they are breathing in the stench when they walk their dogs on the beach.18 Nov 10:28 PM
