PremiumPremiumNew ZealandResignation sparks blame game over water crisisThe Watercare board has been as active as an Easter Island statue, says one councillor.18 Aug 06:36 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Watercare boss had to go but there's still much to fixThe resignation of CEO Raveen Jaduram shouldn't mean the Watercare board is off the hook.17 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWater crisis casualty: Why Raveen Jaduram quit $775,000 roleJaduram said it was time for a new chief executive to take Watercare forward.17 Aug 07:02 AM
New ZealandAuckland water crisis: Watercare boss Raveen Jaduram quitsIn July, the exec's $775,000 salary came under fire amid Auckland's water restrictions.17 Aug 12:56 AM
New ZealandMix-up: Neighbours pay each other's water bills for two yearsThe neighbours carried on paying similar water bills for two years.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPitch for $45 million essential Three Waters workforce in WellingtonDocuments reveal pitch for an accelerated apprenticeship scheme to retrain 100 people.10 Aug 05:00 PM
EnvironmentAuckland reservoirs reach 60 per cent capacityAuckland Council has said it would spend $224m for new water infrastructure.09 Aug 06:23 AM
KahuLocal Focus: Manawatū eels get special treatmentPalmerstonians encouraged to turn and face the river. Made with funding from NZ On Air.08 Aug 09:15 AM
New ZealandWater shortages, severe flooding - July's weather reportIt was a month of extremes for rain - or lack thereof.06 Aug 05:28 AM
New Zealand'Crazy': Judith Collins not sweet on Greens' water-only drinks policyJudith Collins takes aim at the Greens for their "crazy" water-only drinks policy.31 Jul 08:27 AM
EnvironmentLawyers round off arguments in water bottling appealLawyers have rounded off their arguments in the Rotorua High Court.30 Jul 09:09 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council adopts new emergency budget due to Covid 19 and water crisisAuckland Council has announced a new emergency budget for the region due to Covid-19.30 Jul 01:13 AM
EnvironmentWater bottling appeal: Focus turns to district councilDay three of the hearings at Rotorua High Court.29 Jul 08:43 PM
New ZealandLawyer for bottling giant heckled by galleryCries of 'greed' greet Creswell NZ counsel on day two of water hearing.28 Jul 08:40 PM
New ZealandClock ticking on Wellington water supply: 'We don't want to be Auckland'Upper Hutt mayor warns water metering not a silver bullet for the region's supply issue.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWater appeal: Environment Court 'did not consider local effects', high court hearsOver 100 Ngati Awa whānau gathered in Rotorua yesterday27 Jul 09:56 PM
New ZealandDemand for water in Wellington could outstrip supply by 2026Region looking to water meters ahead of coming up with $250 million for new water source.27 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovt proposes biggest infrastructure project since 1980sThe Government is investigating options for a 'game-changing' scheme at Lake Onslow.26 Jul 01:51 AM
New ZealandLetters: Drought the excuse, not the reason for water shortageLetters on the water shortage, education and the Port of Auckland.25 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Watercare boss and his $775,000 salaryRaveen Jaduram earns 30 per cent more than the Auckland Council chief executive.24 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandACC paid mental health specialists to assess claimants - then hundreds lost coverThe specialists were used to assess people who already had an injury claim accepted.23 Jul 04:57 AM
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
