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
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 ZealandAkaroa boil notice will lift by Easter holidays, say council officialsNew reservoirs could cost $2m-$3m.02 Mar 04:00 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 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
