'Stupid' tap signs confusing - councillor
Mayor clarifies perplexing signs at Woodville water source.
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Boozy aftermath: Holidaymakers leave bottle mountain behind
Thames-Coromandel produces the most amount of recycling over the busy holiday period.
'Something's biting me': Eel attacks boy, 5
Young Northland boy recounts moment eel latches onto his leg.
Record number of rare whio ducklings found
A record number of whio ducklings have been located on Mt Taranaki.
Toxic fish at Mount trigger warning
Do not touch pufferfish and keep dogs away from these poisonous creatures.
Total fire ban now in force across Otago and Southland
There is now a total fire ban across Otago and Southland.
Busy Tauranga beach contaminated by wastewater
The contamination was caused by a wastewater overflow at Pilot Bay in Mount Maunganui.
Sprayed-off hills that shocked visitor okay - with conditions
Horizons Regional Council wants more research on "spray and pray" pasture technique.
Reduce irrigation, increase profit, says Forest & Bird
Forest & Bird says Horizons and HBRC are ignoring irrigation research.
Parts of Lake Taupo deemed safe for swimming
Swimming will be allowed at the northern part of Lake Taupo's Acacia Bay
NZ's 'bad' lakes: Where you should avoid
Scientists have begun a sprawling health check of hundreds of New Zealand lakes.
Lake, river pollution key concern of Kiwis
A survey has revealed river and lake pollution is the second highest concern of Kiwis
UK couple shocked by New Zealand spray culture
The United Kingdom is much greener than New Zealand, two visitors say.
Editorial: Unwelcome pests need firm response
EDITORIAL: Valuable primary sector requires protection, at border and inside farm gate.
No-go zones: The spots deemed unsafe for swimming
Ten beach sites in Auckland among those listed as unsafe.
Gene-editing: How it could be used in NZ
Experts have set out potential ways gene-editing technology could be used in New Zealand.
PM announces Zero Carbon Act timeline
Government aiming for a net zero emissions economy by 2050.
Wingspan to build new conservation centre in partnership with Ngati Whakaue
Construction and development of the conservation centre will soon begin on the new site.
Concern after fish die in Hastings river
Nearly 200 fish were found dead in the Clive River on Saturday due to weed build-up.
Bizarre Ed Sheeran protest at Glenorchy
Glenorchy woman escorted from Queenstown Lakes District Council chambers.
More livestock coming into Hawke's Bay than usual
Dry weather in the North Island has lead to an increase in livestock coming into the Bay.
Small town with a big, toxic stench
Blame laid with council for stench that made businessman ill and staff sent home.
Toxin-producing algae at another Taupo bay
Samples show toxic algae is present in bay on Lake Taupo.
Putrid river like fishing in 'open sewer'
Stinky fish, green on the inside, a warning for fishing enthusiasts.
Morrinsville water crisis: Supply back on tonight
It's hoped the water will be back on Morrinsville, in Waikato, tonight.
NZ pest tech catching Larry Ellison's rats
NZ pest technology is clearing Larry Ellison's Hawaiian Island of pests
More algae blooms found in Lake Taupo
Regional council staff have collected more samples from algae blooms in lake.
Morrinsville water crisis continues
Water leak between treatment plant and reservoir has still not been found.
Big dry: Tank water bottoms out
Some Auckland residents face up to a two-week wait for rainwater tanks to be filled.
Heat keeps lake's toxic algae bloom
Lake Taupo's toxic algae bloom is expected to stay around while hot weather continues.
New life for old plastic bags at Levin factory
A Levin manufacturer is giving a second life to more than 25 tonnes of plastic bags.
Treated water a 'reality' post-gastro crisis
A number of Havelock North locals agree with continued chlorination.
Supermarket denies price-gouging claims
Water sales rise in crisis, and supermarket denies price gouging.