WorldFire in Canada sparked by fish dropped by bird, firefighters sayAn osprey likely dropped the fish on to a power line, sparking flames.05 Aug 11:17 PM
WorldIndia flash flood leaves four dead, 100 missing in Himalayan townMulti-storey apartment blocks in Dharali, Uttarakhand, were swept away.05 Aug 07:14 PM
WorldWater shortages plague Russian-occupied UkraineLocals put pressure on Russian officials over water supply problems in occupied Ukraine.05 Aug 05:00 PM
AucklandWatch: Burst water main in Avondale sends water spraying roughly 8–10 metres into the air.Watch04 Aug 05:04 PM
New ZealandUnit arrives in Huntly after 3 years to fix brown water issueOne resident says the brown water looks like 'mushroom soup without the cream'.24 Jul 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Torches' and 'pitchforks': Turbulence in council water debateOne councillor labels the process 'overly complex and complicated'.23 Jul 07:46 PM
AgribusinessKūmara growers ready for new freshwater farm rules, industry leader saysPlans must assess freshwater risks and report to regional councils.21 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandThe Kiwi town that's boiled water for 10 yearsKāeo marks 10 years under boil-water notice with no end in sight.20 Jul 07:47 PM
New ZealandLogging company fined $112k for breaching environmental standardsThe company was fined $112,500 for breaching environmental standards.17 Jul 05:55 AM
PoliticsChris Bishop tells councils to stop plan changes ahead of RMA reformsThe Government pauses council plan changes ahead of the new RMA coming into effect.16 Jul 12:36 AM
WorldHistoric Grand Canyon lodge destroyed as wildfires devastate North RimThe Dragon Bravo Fire has burned 2000ha and destroyed 50 structures.15 Jul 04:01 AM
New ZealandHastings drinking water and waste water upgrades continueHastings has grown faster than expected in recent years. 13 Jul 10:13 PM
WorldLondoners could soon face water limits due to dry weatherWater usage has spiked with demand in Swindon, Oxfordshire above 2022 drought levels. 08 Jul 09:48 PM
CrimeHow an engineer's introduction to underworld poker games led to $1m Watercare fraudThe 17-month swindle is believed to be one of the largest public sector thefts on record. 08 Jul 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWritten warning for council employee over dead possum in drinking water reservoirA member of the public notified NZ's water authority after the council staffer didn't.08 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Hard to understand': Candidate on council's $5m water meter planAlison Amboy says water metering decision by council left many surprised.08 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandBid for inquiry into Ōhinemutu sewage spills failsA cracked pipe last month led to sewage spilling into a geothermal pond in Ruapeka Bay.05 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil mistakenly sends one ratepayer's bill to up to 1000 people'I’d urge anyone who received it to protect the person’s privacy.'04 Jul 04:25 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyRich-lister helps fund $2m+ Akl school pool upgradeThe deepened pool will support water polo and year-round community use.04 Jul 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Game-changer': $56.4m irrigation funding unveiled“It strengthens water resilience and unlocks new economic opportunities."03 Jul 10:31 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFor the future of water conservation, look to … Los Angeles?NY Times: To be self-reliant, the city will still need to construct recycling plants.30 Jun 06:00 PM
Banking and financeWatercare secures $3.4b debt facility, largest for NZ corporateSecuring the bank debt marks Watercare's financial independence.30 Jun 05:00 PM
Wellington'Spewing water': Burst pipe floods Wellington CBD, business manager claims leak started 8 weeks agoEmergency services are in the street flooded with murky brown water.30 Jun 04:31 AM
New Zealand'I ditched everything': Fisherman swept 100m out to sea strips off to surviveLifejacket convert Bas Radcliffe says he pretty much ticked every box on what not to do.29 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandClaim councils 'bullied' into pursuing joint water services'Leave us alone': One councillor's message to the Government.27 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'No water use': Faulty meters spark billing chaos for Watercare customersWatercare offered manual readings and payment options to affected customers.25 Jun 08:54 AM
New Zealand'Constant battle': Couch dumping into beloved stream infuriatesGlyn Harrison and his 12-year-old daughter Micah aren’t your typical armchair critics.24 Jun 11:09 PM
