New council leader wants Govt to scrap Te Mana o te Wai freshwater principles
'You can’t be green if you’re not in the black,' says Geoff Crawford.
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Whanganui, Rangitīkei, Ruapehu await more details of Three Waters' repeal
The Government plans to repeal Three Waters early next year.
Govt's freshwater reform sparks backlash from 50 experts, leaders
Fifty experts and leaders have urged Govt against reforms of national freshwater rules.
Compulsory checks for Kai Iwi Lakes boaties amid clam threat
The possibility of a gold clam invasion from the Waikato River has kaitiaki worried.
Fixing Auckland Parnell sinkhole sets up extra $60m in repairs to century-old sewer pipe
The Ōrākei Main Sewer is to be relined.
Black flags: Popular Auckland beaches blacklisted due to sewage
Safeswim has advised against swimming the beaches along Castor Bay.
Overflow: Auckland’s Central Interceptor wastewater costs blow out to $1.5b
For many years, Watercare has stuck to a figure of $1.2b for the project.
$1.2 billion Central Interceptor wastewater pipe faces cost blowout
The new cost is expected to be released tomorrow.
Queenstown lifts boil water notice after nearly three months
Residents can go back to using water straight from tap after cryptosporidium outbreak.
Simon Wilson: Wayne Brown's big day - will 'radical' budget draft see light of day?
OPINION: In Auckland's new budget debate, will some councillors just say no to everything?
Sinkhole opens up beneath Wellington street
A section of the pavement has been closed as a precaution.
Ruataniwha dam saga: Does a change of government offer another glimmer of hope?
One of the region's new electorate MPs could be key to the revival of dam concept.
Opinion: Dumping Three Waters for something better
Opinion: Flushing away the unpopular scheme is a chance for something more responsive.
Whanganui-built boat heading to Tauranga for search and rescue role
Construction on the boat began around July last year.
Two more Bay of Plenty orchardists fined for unlawful groundwater use
The growers are among five prosecuted by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council this year.
Twelve-metre monster: Rare juvenile shark rescued by beachgoers could grow to be huge, expert says
Perhaps swimmers and beachgoers should be a bit careful this summer.
Want a poo-free summer swim? Avoid these NZ spots
Spots in Piha and Waiheke pose a high risk of illness to swimmers this summer.
Western Bay pushes ahead with water fluoridation despite ruling
'Council is maintaining a watching brief on legal developments.'
Sailing heritage celebrated in Northland
Twenty-four students have been given a chance to sail a tall ship
'Told you so': Council pauses fluoridation work after court judgement
"I am resisting the urge to say ‘I told you so’,” one councillor said.
Warning wastewater pipes under Wellington Airport could collapse
Sewage could spill out through the airport and Kilbirnie in wet weather.
'Great relief': Supreme Court rejects use of repurposed consents for water bottling
Aotearoa Water Action said after six years in court it was thrilled with the decision.
Hawke’s Bay: Spike in Covid detected in wastewater, but reported case numbers steady
Wastewater testing shows there has been a recent jump in Covid cases in Hawke's Bay.
Taranaki rivers all fail long-term water monitoring tests for E. coli
The results of individual water tests during the 2022-23 season are less grim.
Editorial: Let's all stay alive in the water this summer
OPINION: Some of our best swim spots become locations of great tragedy every summer.
The newest boat crafted by Foxton Beach boatbuilder Warren Vaughan
Maiden voyage of Foxton Beach boatbuilder Warren Vaughan's latest boat the Ida May on the Foxton River Loop. Video / Supplied
Brothers offer thief spare parts for stolen waterblaster
Theft victims say they genuinely harbour no ill-will towards the thief.
'Not harmful': Complaints over brown, dirty water coming from taps in Springvale
Council says issue likely bacteria or micro-organisms forming slime inside the pipes.
Waitematā Harbour healthy, cease-fire call for Gaza, two leaders meeting and properties making profit | Focus Morning Bulletin, November 16 2023
Rāhui lifted for the Waitematā Harbour sewage leak, immediate call for cease-fire in Gaza during Asean defence meet, Joe Biden and Xi Jinping to meet face to face for first time in a year and data shows nine out of 10 properties selling for a profit. Video / AP / NZHerald
Fluoridation ruled unlawful, leaders meeting failure, highway example and congestion charges | Focus Morning Bulletin, November 15 2023
Fluoridation order contained procedural error, despite planned three-leader summit the parties caution against imminent final deal, State Highway 25a showcases the speed of construction when working together and Auckland City Council considers fees for driving at peak time. Video / Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency / NZHerald
Claim of ‘rife bullying’ by irrigating farmers
Springvale farmer expects irrigation water rights issue to end up in court.
Farmers have their say on council plans
ORC's draft land and water regional plan has received strong feedback.
Water quality at Castlecliff Beach above the rest in Whanganui
The majority of swimming spots in Whanganui had poor-quality water.
Wellington Water preparing appeal to be test case for new Three Waters fix
Wellington Water wants to be the first into the new Three Waters system.