WellingtonWellington City Council rates among most expensive in NZRates were initially forecast to rise by 12.7% but the council brought it down to 7.4%.07 Apr 04:03 AM
New ZealandWelcome Bay slip worsens after heavy rain as Kaitemako Rd cut to 30km/hThe council is considering retaining walls and drainage for a long‑term fix.07 Apr 04:00 AM
AucklandE. coli alert: Watercare boil-water notice remains in place, most likely cause revealedWatercare crews are inspecting the Big King reservoir and wider infrastructure network. 07 Apr 03:39 AM
New ZealandWhat is E coli bacteria contamination, and what does it mean for your health?07 Apr 03:06 AM
AucklandE. coli alert: Watercare issues boil water notice for multiple Auckland suburbs06 Apr 08:22 AM
PremiumOpinionEthan ManeraEthan Manera: Little right to hit back as soaring water charges threaten Wellington's recovery28 Mar 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWayne Brown: A five-point plan to fix Auckland and grow the economyWayne Brown sets out five pillars to reshape Auckland’s next 10 years.26 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionMarco Assorati: Why the next wave of infrastructure projects will define the nationWebuild says infrastructure should be seen as an investment, not a cost26 Mar 03:59 PM
Project AucklandInside Watercare’s $13.8b upgrade planWatercareeee is rolling out 13 major work programmes, over around1000 individual projects.26 Mar 03:59 PM
Project AucklandNew resilience index reveals weakest links in Auckland infrastructureMurray Robertson urges more user-pays funding so critical projects can proceed.26 Mar 03:59 PM
Wellington'I'm concerned for Wellington ratepayers': Minister steps in over proposed water chargesSimon Watts said the proposed water bills are “much higher” than initially signalled.25 Mar 05:25 AM
PremiumPremiumWellington‘Sobering’: Wellingtonians could face $6800 average water bills in a decadeUnder the new model, property owners will soon start receiving separate water charges.24 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldHow Iran could cripple the Gulf with retaliatory strikesUS has warned it could target Iranian power plants and Iran has vowed it would respond. 23 Mar 04:30 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyThe private companies that have benefitted so far from the $1.2b Regional Infrastructure FundWho's getting what for regional development: Oji, OpenStar, minerals and a NZ First donor.23 Mar 04:00 PM
World4000 ordered to flee as ageing Oahu dam at 'imminent risk of failure'Torrential rain has pushed reservoir levels to dangerous heights, officials say.21 Mar 03:23 AM
New Zealand'Crucial step': A lifeline for salmon as Rakaia River wetlands restoredThe Glenariffe Stream produces about 18% of the wild Chinook salmon in the Rakaia.20 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Sugar hit' or solid savings? Rates rise cut after tense budget debateThe council keeps asking people with 'nothing' for more money, one councillor says.19 Mar 12:04 AM
New ZealandLarge pod of dolphins spotted in Wellington's Houghton BayA large pod of dolphins was seen in Wellington on Sunday afternoon, delighting onlookers. Video / Bruce TrevarthenWatch15 Mar 04:04 AM
Photos Manu Championships 2026 Auckland hosted some of the best dive bombers in the world as the Manu World Champs reaches its climax in Wynyard Quarter.14 Mar 03:04 AM
WellingtonInvestigators appointed over Wellington sewage disaster, answers months awayThe public have still not been told what caused the catastrophic failure.12 Mar 01:15 AM
New ZealandAnxiety rises over Ruapehu's water plan costsWater charges could nearly double in Ruapehu under the two-council model with Whanganui.11 Mar 09:09 PM
WorldHow water has emerged as a dangerous new war target'Without desalinated water there, there is nothing,' says water economist of the Mideast. 09 Mar 05:18 PM
ChristchurchMussel farmer warns plan to filter sewage into ocean could devastate industryFisheries Minister Shane Jones said marine farmers shouldn’t be put at risk. 09 Mar 03:27 AM
New ZealandWoman rescued from Auckland harbour by passing ferryCommuters on the 8.25pm ferry to Hobsonville praised their crew for rescuing the woman.06 Mar 07:48 PM
AucklandRare whale dies after being rescued from inner Auckland harbour stranding, found 18km awayTwo women spent the night in sleeping bags on rocks to be next to the dead whale. 04 Mar 11:58 PM
Auckland'Bureaucracy gone mad': Titirangi resident in council stand-off over sewage leakCouncillor Ken Turner has taken up the case, calling it a systemic failure.04 Mar 09:00 PM
Auckland'Incredibly stressful': Volunteers save rare whale stranded in Auckland city harbourIt took 7 hours total to free the three-tonne giant.03 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandFlood protection work turns tap water brown, council promises fixPlans for a replacement water source for Esk Valley and Whirinaki are underway.02 Mar 03:32 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAuckland builder to pay $5000 after sediment pours into Oakley CreekSediment-laden water from the New Windsor site flowed into Oakley Creek.27 Feb 03:44 AM
