New ZealandNapier mayor says water deal is ‘amalgamation by stealth’ as councillors push it to next stepRichard McGrath was outvoted 9-4 on a plan he sees as 'amalgamation by stealth'.09 Apr 11:57 PM
New ZealandBoil-water alert: What residents in Bell Block and The Links must do nowA water sample near New Plymouth Airport tested positive for E. coli.09 Apr 01:15 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday April 8, 2026Afternoon Headlines | Trump backs down on Iran threats and Air NZ's jet fuel bill more than doubles | Wednesday April 8, 2026Watch08 Apr 01:30 AM
AucklandE. coli alert: Watercare boil-water notice remains in place, most likely cause revealed07 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 suburbsPublic water tankers have been set up for people to access.06 Apr 08:22 AM
New ZealandTwo Bay councils make 'landmark' water decision after long debateTauranga and Western Bay to form water organisation – with Thames-Coromandel keen to join.02 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandTauranga homes hit by late-night water outage after major mains breakTauranga District Council says the water is back on for all affected homes.28 Mar 08:27 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEthan ManeraEthan Manera: Little right to hit back as soaring water charges threaten Wellington's recoveryOPINION: Amid looming water shock, the minister aimed at the wrong target.28 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandPerson dies onboard cruise ship in NZ waters, police investigatingThe identity of the person has not been released. 27 Mar 04:01 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDesley Simpson: $1b in savings is just the startOnly around 35% of Auckland Council revenue now comes from rates.26 Mar 11:00 PM
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
