New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Iwi wade into water issueHawke's Bay iwi Ngāti Kahungunu say they warned authorities for decades about the risk of water contamination. Watch19 Sep 07:55 AM
Small BusinessGastro outbreak cost businesses $80,000Market view statistics during the gastro outbreak showed about an $80,000 drop in retail and hospitality spend.15 Sep 04:37 PM
EnvironmentSmith and Porter debate dirty waterJane Smith and Nadine Porter continue the water debate on The Country.14 Sep 01:54 AM
New ZealandOn a mission to rid beaches of rubbishMore than 30 events have been organised around the Auckland region for Keep New Zealand Beautiful's annual Clean Up Week.12 Sep 02:39 AM
New ZealandFix our water, locals pleadDiscoloured water they say they cannot drink has Foxton locals concerned they may be the next community to have an unsafe supply.07 Sep 10:40 AM
New Zealand'Disgusting' mess left at popular Mount tourist spotA Tauranga man is to hold a community clean-up after finding a shocking amount of rubbish dumped at one of the Bay's tourist hotspots. Nathan 05 Sep 07:00 PM
New ZealandIwi agrees to 1080 drops - with conditionsAfter eight months' consultation Ruapehu iwi Ngāti Rangi has agreed to aerial 1080 operations in its area - with many conditions. TBFree 01 Sep 10:00 AM
OpinionDame Anne Salmond: Abusing water is crazyIn New Zealand, we've recently been given painful lessons about what happens when waterways turn toxic.24 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionIain Rabbitts: Time to flush out truthThe Havelock North water crisis continues with misinformation, misdirection and people being economical with the truth.24 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanRudman: Money at source of water woesCOMMENT: Question is not how supply gets toxic but why govt won't pay to keep it safe.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSchool rolls begin to return to normalHavelock North Schools were back in full swing yesterday. It comes after they closed because of the gastro outbreak, which saw 22 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuCouncillor's cheeky apology over 1080A Waikato regional councillor found guilty of breaching the council's code of conduct twice in two weeks apologised in a tongue-and-cheek 22 Aug 11:00 AM
New ZealandHastings tests come back cleanTest results from the Hastings, Flaxmere and Bridge Pa water supplies have come back clear this afternoon.21 Aug 05:24 AM
EnvironmentCommunication key for council candidateHis science background could be helpful in communicating Horizons Regional Council's activities more clearly to voters, Allan Wrigglesworth 21 Aug 12:29 AM
New ZealandGastro outbreak: Tests point to cattle bugScientists' analysis suggests farm animals may be behind the gastro outbreak in Havelock North.19 Aug 11:44 PM
New ZealandCouncils assure residents of water safetyCouncils around the North Island are assuring residents of the safety of their water supplies following a gastro outbreak in Hawke's Bay.19 Aug 05:57 AM
New ZealandPoultry unlikely source of gastro-bugThe latest test results into the origin of the gastro outbreak has revealed it is unlikely to have come from chicken manure.19 Aug 05:22 AM
New ZealandHastings water chlorinated todayHastings people have been reassured there is no physical connection between Havelock North and Hastings water.17 Aug 11:44 PM
New ZealandMushroom farm link to previous water contaminationA report on a previous contamination at the water supply causing widespread sickness in the Hawke's Bay will be released today.17 Aug 10:38 PM
New Zealand'It was only a matter of time'An expert says the Havelock North outbreak was entirely preventable.16 Aug 10:31 PM
New ZealandGastro outbreak may have peakedHealth officials believe the gastro bug that has made thousands of Havelock North residents badly ill has peaked.15 Aug 11:26 PM
EditorialEditorial: Toxic tap water inexcusable anywhere in NZHow could a thousand people fall ill anywhere in New Zealand from drinking tap water?15 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandGastro bug: Parents' angerHavelock North residents say Hastings District Council knew the town's water supply was contaminated hours before they told people to stop drinking it.15 Aug 12:16 AM
New ZealandSomething in the water? Gastro outbreakHavelock North's water supply may be behind a vomiting and diarrhoea outbreak which is affecting a number of people in the area.12 Aug 08:46 AM
WorldVideo shows 'fatally flawed' waterslideWatch: Terrifying footage has emerged of rafts on the world's tallest waterslide flying off into the air, before boy was killed on the same ride.10 Aug 11:15 PM
SportMick Fanning surfs in chilly secret locationWatch: Mick Fanning ditched the professional circuit to dodge icebergs as he surfed isolated waves in a half-frozen lake at a secret location.10 Aug 09:05 PM
BusinessBottled water outsells fizz in US for first timeBottled water will be more popular than fizzy drinks for the first time in the U.S., thanks to its convenience - and fears over what's coming out of the tap.03 Aug 11:50 PM
New ZealandCity in dark over how much water is neededA three year investigation into Christchurch's water supply has found local authorities do not know how much water will be needed as the city grows.28 Jul 02:26 AM
BusinessRuapehu ski boss heads for retirementEruptions, lahars, faster and better facilities, a catastrophic diesel spill and a devastating arson - it's been a hectic 30 years 12 Jul 04:07 AM
BDBDBusinessAshburton council reneges on water bottling dealThe Ashburton Council has reneged on its deal to sell commercial land to a Chinese company planning to bottle water for export.10 Jul 11:10 PM
New Zealand'I shouldn't have taken them in there'Three inexperienced surfers are counting their lucky starfish after getting caught in a rip and being sucked out to sea yesterday.07 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandRare sighting of sperm whaleA sperm whale has been spotted in the Hauraki Gulf - a rare sighting for boaties. Rob Pine, a wildlife photographer from Auckland05 Jul 05:30 PM
