New ZealandMayoral hopeful John Tamihere would sell 49pc of WatercareCandidate announced the plan at a breakfast with Phil Goff this morning.01 Jul 11:35 PM
New ZealandPolice dive squad to join search for missing boatieThe missing man was the sole passenger aboard a cabin boat.01 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSeveral NZ centres fail key drinking water standardSome of NZ's main centres have failed to meet a key safety standard for drinking water.01 Jul 04:00 AM
New Zealand'It stinks': Timaru residents upset over sewage overflowing in homeBlocked drain left sewage overflowing into their shower and seeping from external drains.01 Jul 01:29 AM
New Zealand'Coastguard found him just in time': Rescue in pitch-blackUrgent Algies Bay water rescue made in the pitch-black.30 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandRoad partially open after flood from broken water pipe stops traffic in PenroseFlood from broken pipe encroaches on buildings, restricts traffic at Penrose, Auckland28 Jun 02:57 AM
New ZealandThink yesterday was cold? Looking back on NZ's coldest dayAt -25.6C, New Zealand's coldest day, in 1903, caused frostbite and burst bottles.19 Jun 07:07 PM
New ZealandBody of missing jet boater washes up on West Coast beachA local fisherman found the body on a remote beach on the West Coast this morning.19 Jun 03:05 AM
New ZealandSurvivor's story: Floating log saved him after Google Maps sea shortcutRemopita Pongi owes his life to a piece of driftwood and his waterproof iPhone.18 Jun 11:45 PM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: What happened to tackling bottled water exporters?COMMENT: Is it too much to ask that we all own the water for the purposes of export?18 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandSurfer who died at Sandy Bay namedPolice have named 58-year-old surfer who died at Sandy Bay.17 Jun 03:49 AM
WorldWoman forced to 'jump' overboard after near-crash in IbizaA video has captured a woman's dramatic escape after two ferries nearly crashed.14 Jun 11:56 PM
PoliticsLetters: Choosing how and when to die not suicide for terminal patientsThe terminally ill know they are going to die. It's only a choice of how and when.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDramatic rescue: Police haul 4WD group out of swollen riverPolice rescued a group of 4WD enthusiasts out of a swollen Marlborough river on Saturday02 Jun 09:06 PM
New ZealandAuckland water prices set to riseA typical three-person household can expect to pay another $28 per year for water.30 May 01:38 AM
New ZealandAcutely hypothermic but alive; successful rescue from Port Waikato coastThe woman was so cold she went into cardiac arrest en-route to Auckland Hospital.27 May 12:14 AM
New ZealandParty boat death: Judge slams prosecution caseParty boat death: company acquitted, prosecution case, investigation slammed by judge.20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBottles dumped on beach in plastic protestPeople are protesting against plans to grow the Eastern Bay's water bottling industry.20 May 12:06 AM
LifestyleLetters: Puzzles solution to eye and brain maintenancePuzzles can help people over 60 maintain good eye health and brain activity.17 May 01:32 AM
New ZealandGovt launches investigation into Otago Regional CouncilThe Government has launched an investigation into the Otago Regional Council.17 May 01:17 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Eight or nine-metre' whale hits sailing boatRogue wave the first of double whammy for couple on 18-month sailing adventure.15 May 05:00 PM
TravelAmazing moa discovery: When can you see it?Kiwis who wish to witness the amazing discovery may only have to wait a few months.12 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandTimaru tastes best: Town has top tap waterThe location of NZ's best tasting tap water has been revealed, and it isn't Auckland.09 May 09:40 PM
New Zealand'I'm amazed': Swimmer's underwater moa footprint find 'internationally significant'Swimmer stumbles across moa footprints - a find expert describes as a 'career highlight'.09 May 05:00 PM
OpinionNiki BezzantNiki Bezzant: Free water for a healthier planetCOMMENT: The habit of choosing water first is a great one to pass on to our kids.04 May 05:00 PM
EnvironmentLocal Focus: 1080 debate rages on1080 protesters invade the "Whanganui Chronicle" office. Made with funding from NZ on Air.03 May 06:22 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: Our filthy drinking fountainsMould near the fountain's spout and insufficient flow are among problems.03 May 05:00 PM
World'Catastrophic' decline threatening the EarthIt's easy to think this is someone else's problem and there's nothing we can do.21 Apr 01:30 AM
New ZealandMermaid Pools in Matapouri a no-go zoneA rāhui is now in place over the Mermaid Pools and the access route.19 Apr 07:00 PM
KahuLocal Focus: Water woes have to go says candidateJohnny Nepe Apatu is running for NKII chair. Made with funding from NZ On Air.12 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandMartinborough water contamination reviewAnother boil-water notice for Martinborough, after critical independent review released.09 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionAlton Jamieson: Auckland up to its waste in no-swim beach alertsCOMMENT: The Auckland Council needs to stop sea pollution urgently.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Mummy, I bounced to breathe': Tot's pool survivalWhen Willow Dando fell in the pool she didn't know how to swim - but she knew what to do06 Apr 05:00 PM
