New Zealand'Heartbreaking' spill litters Hauraki Gulf beaches with thousands of plastic beadsOnly half of NZ plastic firms use measures to prevent nurdle spills.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Seconds to live': Woman flags down kite surfer to save pensioner from drowningJohn Schofield, 74, had a coffee date with his sister later. Instead, he was in the ICU. 01 Jun 08:00 PM
New ZealandDargaville water crisis: Businesses face losses and residents raise health concernsRepair work will take time as Dargaville's 5000 residents asked to stop using water.31 May 12:09 AM
New ZealandFailed outfall pipe led to treated effluent gouging Raglan Harbour dunesWaikato District Council doesn't know when the pipe failed.30 May 04:21 AM
New ZealandNZ's best-tasting tap water revealedProfessionals assess the water for colour, clarity, odour and taste. 29 May 07:00 PM
PoliticsBiggest change in NZ history: New proposals for freshwater, infrastructure, farming'Sorting out our planning rules is critical to boosting economic growth.'28 May 11:58 PM
New ZealandNapier councillor Richard McGrath running for mayor, says city is prioritising 'nice-to-haves''We do need balance, but I don’t think we have that right now.'20 May 12:41 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelPopular Cook Islands tour operator Tuhe Piho accused of putting lives at riskA Herald investigation has found allegations of unsafe practices against a turtle tour operator. Video / Alyse WrightWatch17 May 05:00 PM
SailingExclusive: Peter Burling on Team NZ exit, success, and what comes nextAmerica’s Cup-winning helmsman Peter Burling discusses his success with and exit from Team New Zealand, and what’s next. Video / Alyse WrightWatch16 May 05:00 PM
WorldWatch: 'It's a bit scary': UK village drenched by burst water mainHomes damaged, debris thrown in the air as water main spectacularly bursts. 14 May 09:23 PM
WorldBurst water main sends jet of water 100 feet into the airA burst water main is sending thousands of gallons of water into the air, covering neighbouring properties and leaving some residents without supplies.Watch14 May 08:57 PM
WorldUS health secretary bathes in polluted creek on family outingAuthorities have described the spot as unsafe for swimming because of bacteria levels.14 May 05:10 AM
New ZealandWatercare spends $11m on consultants for delayed $1.12b projectSome works are significantly behind schedule, the Watercare board heard.13 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFirst stage of Tarawera sewerage scheme completeThe first homes are expected to be connected by the end of June.09 May 05:17 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand58m wall, no 'fatal flaws': New details about dam for Heretaunga revealed'Regional council wants to get the hell out as soon as possible.'09 May 12:34 AM
New ZealandFarmers unite against council's water restrictions in Hawke's BayFarmers at 'one of the more definitive crossroads in the history of our region'.08 May 10:32 PM
New ZealandMayor seeks extra $3.5m from regional council for $32.3m sewerage schemeResidents have also described the 'unbearable stress' of the costs they face.08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow a young engineer pulled off one of NZ's largest public sector scamsSwindled public agency hunts missing $1m as ex-staffer faces big prison lag. 08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWater regulator reviews Kāeo compliance nearly 10 years into boil noticeLifting Kāeo's boil notice requires expensive equipment, costing thousands of dollars.03 May 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Not a trivial matter': Lake Tarawera locals push for lower sewerage costs Residents' group has three non-negotiable funding conditions, including a maximum cost.02 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandEmergency water shutdown in KatikatiKatikati residents are urged to conserve water 'due to significant leak'.01 May 12:30 AM
New ZealandThe cause of the milky stream at Guthrie Park 'The repair was completed on Monday afternoon by a Hastings council contractor.'29 Apr 03:51 AM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingFashion: The next frontier for clean tech as textile waste mountsFashion emits 8% to 10% of greenhouse gases yearly, more than aviation.26 Apr 11:00 PM
New Zealand'There was a breakout': Herd of cows go for a dip in Napier estuaryFarm staff used kayaks to bring the curious heifers back, after they lifted a gate hinge.25 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDry start to year prompts Transpower to clarify hydro storage accessTranspower says no to generators' request to free up more water for hydro generation.23 Apr 04:15 AM
New Zealand'Dangerous conditions': MetService warns Easter weekend beachgoersDozens of beaches across Auckland and Northland are marked 'unsuitable for swimming'.18 Apr 07:00 PM
WorldEarth’s water may not have originated from asteroids after allA popular theory suggests asteroids or comets helped bring the precious resource to Earth.17 Apr 02:19 AM
New ZealandIs Ashburton's water supply a health risk to babies? Council denies Greenpeace claims Greenpeace tests have shown high nitrate levels in Ashburton's drinking water.15 Apr 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Absurd': Expert disputes 'impossible' theory after thousands of eels dieMike Joy called claims about natural causes 'impossible'.10 Apr 06:30 AM
New ZealandPair’s desperate bid to pull unresponsive paddler to safety'It looked like a bag floating at first, but then I knew it wasn’t a bag,' a rescuer said.08 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandRed Beach rescueHarlem Scalabrini describes how he tried to rescue a drowning man off Red Beach, north of Auckland.Watch08 Apr 04:23 AM
New ZealandKaipara lifts water restrictions after steady rain boosts supplyA 22km pipeline will help Dargaville's water supply but not until the end of 2026.08 Apr 03:30 AM
New ZealandThousands of dead eels wash up on Canterbury beachEnvironment Canterbury says the deaths at Birdlings Flat were natural and caused by poorly timed migration. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Apr 11:27 PM
New ZealandRotorua public feedback sought on draft annual plan, water service optionsPublic can provide input until May 5 on the council's new feedback website.04 Apr 11:00 PM
