PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDesperate for water: Residents describe life in drought zoneExtreme water shortages and a scorching summer are proving a tough mix for Northland.14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWater shortage at critical stage in DannevirkeTararua District Council has issued an urgent plea for residents to cut their water use.13 Feb 11:34 PM
New ZealandSewage overflow triggers temporary health warningA sewage overflow has caused contamination of the Wairere Stream.13 Feb 11:27 PM
New Zealand'I've taped off the taps so nobody turns them on': Aucklanders on tanks left dryWhen it comes to water in Auckland it's a tale of two cities.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMilk tankers eyed to assist parched Auckland residentsAuckland Council is also increasing the number of filling stations for residents.12 Feb 10:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWaihi out of water: what happened?Waihi residents line up in street for water after pipe burst leaves town without.12 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFrank Greenall: VR goggles for election MooTubeIt's great to be a Kiwi after the Tooth Fairy has waved her wand in the Year of Delivery.12 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatercare sewer work halted after workers hit natural gas depositsMethane, carbon monoxide found deep underground - likely due to rotting vegetation.12 Feb 04:54 AM
New ZealandThe big dry: Family with newborn face month's wait before water tank can be refilledIt comes after over a month without rain, and with none forecast for over a week.11 Feb 02:33 AM
New ZealandThe Big Dry: Aucklanders on tank water 'getting desperate' as shortage bites"It has become a health, human rights issue."10 Feb 05:06 PM
New ZealandOne dead, two injured in Karioitahi Beach water incidentTwo people have been taken to hospital after getting into difficulty at Karioitahi Beach.09 Feb 08:12 AM
New Zealand'Struggling to cope': Family's grief after father and son drown in snorkelling tragedyWidow who also lost son faces 'sledgehammer blow' of also losing income.08 Feb 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKerre McIvor: Pros and cons when the heat is onCOMMENT: Long hot summer means swimming, ice blocks - and drought and water restrictions.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'You have to survive this': New dad's fight for life after drowning scareAs he began to lose hope, Paul Gillick thought of his partner and 3-month-old daughter.07 Feb 09:42 PM
KahuLocal Focus: Kaituna Cut to be healed after 64 yearsMaketū re-diversion finishes ahead of schedule. Made with funding from NZ On Air.07 Feb 05:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandParts of Northland 3 days away from running out of waterWith no rain in sight, blunt message is: "Save any water you can."07 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPerson dies at Bay of Plenty beachThe person had earlier been pulled unresponsive from the water.07 Feb 04:33 AM
New ZealandWeather: Water and fire restrictions stretch the country as summer sizzlesMany councils have water and fire restrictions due to parched conditions.03 Feb 02:34 AM
New ZealandShocking photos reveal destruction of wetlandsNew Zealand has lost more than 90 per cent of its wetlands to development.01 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandSecond wastewater discharge into Wairarapa river this yearAlmost half a million litres of wastewater has flowed into Ruamahanga River this year.31 Jan 02:26 AM
New ZealandA third of Wellington's wastewater pipes in poor conditionWellington's poo-gate systematic of a national problem that's been neglected for too long.31 Jan 12:37 AM
New ZealandDamning report: Hutt City's woeful water pipesWellington City isn't alone in poo-gate, Hutt City Council now faces its day of reckoning.29 Jan 04:57 AM
New ZealandSwimmers beware: Toxic algae on the riseBeware of toxic algae while swimming this summer.29 Jan 04:24 AM
New ZealandApp maps water fountains and refill stations across NZNew map takes people to free water and away from plastic bottles and sugary drinks.27 Jan 04:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNative trees being sacrificed for Auckland's drinking waterWatercare says the project will improve the quality of Auckland's drinking water.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBody found in Hokitika River after man fell from rocksPolice believe it is that of the 23-year-old man who failed to surface yesterday.26 Jan 05:37 AM
New ZealandFocus: Jet Boat Crash on Kawarau RiverFocus: A commercial Go Orange jetboat has crashed on the Kawarau River near Queenstown, injuring five people. Video / James AllanWatch26 Jan 02:55 AM
New ZealandBody found in search for missing Dunedin swimmer, aged 14Police believe it is the 14-year-old, who failed to return to shore three days ago.26 Jan 01:51 AM
New ZealandJetboat crashes on Kawarau River near QueenstownThere are reports of a jetboat crash on the Kawarau River outside of Queenstown.25 Jan 09:25 PM
New ZealandTwo failures in a month: Wellington struggling with poo-mageddonSecond failed pipeline: Trucks are left to transport 1 million litres of sludge a day.24 Jan 05:06 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandManukau Harbour water quality from bad to worse - report"The Manukau has borne the brunt of Auckland's waste disposal unfairly for too long."23 Jan 05:52 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Wave goodbye to cyclone swellsHuge waves to subside just in time for the long weekend. Made with funding from NZ On Air.23 Jan 12:31 AM
New ZealandLocals lead the rescue of six stranded boaties in NorthlandLocals led the rescue operation.20 Jan 07:19 AM
New ZealandMassive waves and baking hot weather on the wayBlistering heat could tempt weak swimmers into dangerous seas today, forecaster warns.19 Jan 10:07 PM
