New ZealandWater showdown: Mayor's affordability plea rejectedRuapehu District Council will go ahead with a partnership with Whanganui.13 Aug 10:19 PM
New ZealandMorning swim turns into 'adventure' after special wildlife encounterA resident shouted to get the attention of the two women, then they saw the black dorsal.13 Aug 05:05 AM
WorldFirst mechanised removal of 'wet wipe island' begins in ThamesVolunteers collected over 140,000 wipes in eight years.12 Aug 11:18 PM
New ZealandTe Arawa Lakes Trust seeks stronger water management role amid Ōhau wall issues 12 Aug 10:30 PM
New Zealand'We are trapped': Family face 72% rates rise but can't sell property to developers 11 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 ZealandOperator of troubled Kāeo water scheme trespassed from plantThe operator was trespassed from Kāeo’s treatment plant over unpaid rent.04 Aug 02:44 AM
New ZealandCouncil defers water agreement with iwi until after electionsThe trust board says the decision shows a double standard on consultation.03 Aug 06:18 AM
New ZealandMayor backs demand for urgent fix for corroding lake wall The $11m Ōhau channel diversion wall was built in 2008 to protect Lake Rotoiti.30 Jul 06:54 PM
New ZealandKaipara councillor warns Northlanders face $4000-plus water ratesKaipara Council voted 6:2 to join Northland’s Local Water Done Well initiative.30 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy Wairoa chose to go solo on its water servicesWairoa will manage water through a local council-controlled organisation.30 Jul 12:46 AM
WorldIsrael eases Gaza aid restrictions as hunger crisis escalatesIsrael resumed power to a key water plant, aiding water supply in Gaza.27 Jul 09:47 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