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
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New ZealandWellington water woes report: system needs to changeSludge became a household name in Wellington this year.10 Dec 04:00 AM
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
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 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
New ZealandWellington Water dodges prosecution over wastewater overflowInvestigation concludes into 6-million-litre wastewater overflow into the harbour.25 Nov 04:00 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 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
New ZealandSwimmers get into trouble at Mosquito Beach, AucklandThe group were now all out of the water, a police spokeswoman said.14 Nov 01:38 AM
KahuLocal Focus: Te Arawa strikes back on climate changeIwi and council work together to combat climate change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.12 Nov 11:01 PM