PremiumPremiumOpinionWater crisis: Waikato council returns fireComment: The much vaunted simple fix of taking Waikato River water is a complex issue.20 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAccident victim cut off from ACC after mental disorder diagnosisErica Quayle's symptoms are consistent with brain injury, but ACC cut her entitlements.20 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandDramatic rescues - two men, six dogs and a pregnant womanSlips closed roads and floodwaters were rising as once-in-500-year storm hit North.18 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland households face big rates rise and higher water billsThe Watercare board is still to decide how much water charges will rise.15 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandLifesavers: NZ Search and Rescue to get $58.4m extra fundingThe extra funding is on top of what has already been announced so far this year.15 Jul 07:11 PM
New ZealandDocuments prove Wellington's wastewater collapse was avoidableA major wastewater tunnel collapsed after being left unchecked for 16 years.15 Jul 01:44 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRaining on Auckland's parade: Why things could be even worse next yearComment: Drawing more from the Waikato River is still the best option.14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington water woes: Crucial report was lost in archivesA lost 2004 report identified problems with a wastewater tunnel that went on to collapse.13 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland water crisis: The rain's helping but we're still in troubleAnother week of rain heading our way but will it make a difference to our dams?12 Jul 10:04 PM
New ZealandDNA analysis: Havelock North gastro outbreak could have hit more than 8000Thousands more than thought may have been affected by 2016 gastro outbreak, study finds.12 Jul 05:21 PM
New ZealandCoromandel Town on boil water noticeA combination of problems has caused the treatment plant to suffer a breakdown.09 Jul 12:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'A welcome first step': Govt gives Hawke's Bay councils water hope$50m won't fix every Hawke's Bay water problem - not even close.08 Jul 04:40 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Natural solution for Lowes Pit pollutionLake to be filled in with a gravel filter. Made with funding from NZ On Air.08 Jul 04:23 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern gives infrastructure announcement on Three Waters planFocus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern gives infrastructure announcement on Three Waters planWatch07 Jul 11:59 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council budget hole soars to $750mThe budget hole has blown out from $525m to $750m due to the water crisis.07 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessWater restrictions push blasting businesses to brinkWatercare has been accused of killing some water-based industries with restrictions.07 Jul 12:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand$224m: What Auckland's drought crisis is set to costAuckland councillors were reportedly gobsmacked at the $224m cost from Watercare.06 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandIrrigation at park 'beyond stupid', council blames technical faultMan questioned 'huge-scale irrigation' at park on wet winter's day, during water shortage.06 Jul 06:18 AM
KahuAuckland wastewater plan may breach tikangaAn expert in Māori customs comments on a plan to recycle Auckland's wastewater.05 Jul 04:29 AM
New ZealandPM reveals $162m plan for cleaner waterways, 2000 jobsInterest-free Govt loans for small businesses will also continue until end of the year.05 Jul 01:36 AM
New ZealandAuckland's leaky pipes lose more water than the city savesAuckland's drinking water pipes are leaking at least 50 million litres a day.04 Jul 06:18 AM
New ZealandRain coming but Auckland dams still very thirsty: WatercareDam storage has barely climbed above 50 per cent. It is normally 80 per cent in July.03 Jul 08:33 PM
New ZealandAuckland's leaky pipes lose more water than the city savesAuckland's drinking water pipes are leaking at least 50 million litres a day.03 Jul 05:17 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLetters: Focus on gross domestic waste, not just GDPLetters on GDP, tax exile, Tonga, speed limits, health warnings and proxy killings.02 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe Pihema: Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and the water crisisComment: Water supply problem is another 'siege' for people of the land to work through.02 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBoho House no more: Hamilton's colourful 106-year-old home bulldozedHistoric home demolished as residents say final goodbye.02 Jul 04:43 AM
New ZealandAuckland dams pass 50 per cent mark, but more needed stillHeavy rain has helped bump up water levels in Auckland's dams, but more needs to be done.01 Jul 11:28 PM
New ZealandAgreement reached: Auckland to take more water from the Waikato RiverAn agreement - in principle - has been reached by the authorities involved.01 Jul 07:36 AM
New ZealandFocus: Board of inquiry to decide on Auckland taking Waikato waterA board of inquiry will decide on whether Auckland should be allowed to take an extra 200 million litres a day from the Waikato River to address its water crisis. Video / Brett PhibbsWatch30 Jun 05:28 AM
New ZealandBoard of inquiry to hear Auckland's water applicationA retired or current Environment Court judge will lead the water inquiry.30 Jun 03:28 AM
New Zealand'$20 million a day': Auckland asked to pay for Waikato River waterThe Waikato River Authority says 10c a litre is a starting point for negotiations.29 Jun 04:15 AM
New ZealandUrgent water summit too short notice for double-booked Auckland CouncilAuckland Council and Watercare say the can't make the last-minute water summit.28 Jun 05:18 AM
New ZealandAuckland tornado terror: 'Everything was destroyed, absolutely everything'A family tells of their terror as the wild weather of the past two days starts to settle.27 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Living in a fantasy': House stoush as 'squatters' oppose demolitionResidents of a very old house want to save it but the owner wants the squatters moved on.27 Jun 05:00 PM
