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How smart water meters uncovered unseen leaks in Hastings

The meters helped identify undetected leaks under houses and streets.

NZ town has been under a boil water notice for nearly a decade, authorities now stepping in

Taumata Arowai is working with Wai Care to ensure safe drinking water soon.

Is a glass of lemon water the best way to start the day?

This citrus fruit has a whole host of health benefits that go beyond just vitamin C.

Watch: On-duty officer makes a splash in Manu World Champs in Auckland

Constable Vincent Kahui joined in after much encouragement from the crowd.

Foodstuffs v Watercare: Peace breaks out over $100m Pak'nSave opening

Pak’nSave Highland Park granted a water connection, enabling it to open on time.

Waipukurau’s water turned off for five hours: ‘Our community is always at risk’

Mayor Alex Walker says shutdown showed tough call to invest more is the right one.

Why are Kiwis fizzing over flavoured sparkling water?

Once a niche category, flavoured sparkling water is popular - but is it good for you?

'Centre of town an eyesore': local on Waiwera, land sale attempt

The owners say someone better acquainted with the 'wellness industry' should buy the site.

E.coli found in school water, students asked to bring bottles

An MoE upgrade is expected for Mangawhai School's water infrastructure.

Foodstuffs and Watercare clash over new $100m Highland Park supermarket

Watercare says it has offered an interim solution so the opening can happen on time.

Funding push: Wellington Water eyes budget boost in key council talks

Councillors met at 1.30pm for a QV report on capital home values.

‘Record rainfalls’: Woman dies, residents urged to evacuate as flooding grips Queensland

The state's Premier warned of more rain and urged residents to prepare for the worst.

Chilling ‘black zone’ flood warning issued for parts of Queensland

Thousands told to shelter now as dangerous floodwaters inundate towns and cities.

Auckland Hospital faces 10-hour water shutdown for urgent repairs

Water will be off in building 32, which includes operating theatres, from 6pm.

Sweetwater Aquifer getting water into Kaitāia homes soon – council

After two false starts, water from Sweetwater Aquifer is set to flow into Kaitāia homes.

Mysterious collapse of water bottling company owing creditors $2.6m

The firm, established at Awatoto in 2018, closed last July and is in liquidation.

Orcas stun surfers at Sunset Beach, Port Waikato

Surfers at a popular beach in the Waikato had an unforgettable encounter on Saturday when they were joined in the waves by a pod of playful orca whales. Video / Supplied

A perfect day ends in tragedy: Family’s grief after 10yo dies in freak holiday accident

We still grapple with it every single day, wondering why, why it was our beautiful little