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Rich-lister helps fund $2m+ Akl school pool upgrade
The deepened pool will support water polo and year-round community use.
'Game-changer': $56.4m irrigation funding unveiled
“It strengthens water resilience and unlocks new economic opportunities."
'Constant battle': Couch dumping into beloved stream infuriates
Glyn Harrison and his 12-year-old daughter Micah aren’t your typical armchair critics.
Tararua District Council to install water meters
Meter installations will begin at the end of this year and will make things 'fairer'.
How often you should be cleaning your toilet, according to experts
Clean frequently used toilets weekly; clean guest toilets monthly.
Opinion: Water issues reveal the burden on ratepayers is already too great
Ratepayers may face doubled costs when new water entities take over.
Water cut to 150 Auckland homes after contractor damages main
Key locations, including a doctor's surgery, have been left without running water.
Burst water main leaves major North Shore suburbs struggling for water
Crews will continue to work on the broken section of water main overnight.
Why Hawke's Bay households will pay more for water by 2026
Separate water bills will replace current rates bills.
Balancing the books: Gisborne councillors debate fairness of new water regulation levy
Councillors opted to absorb costs from the existing water services budget.
First Whanganui, now Paris: Calls for legal rights to protect River Seine
In 2017, New Zealand recognised the Whanganui River as a living entity.
'Heartbreaking' spill litters Hauraki Gulf beaches with thousands of plastic beads
Only half of NZ plastic firms use measures to prevent nurdle spills.
'Seconds to live': Woman flags down kite surfer to save pensioner from drowning
John Schofield, 74, had a coffee date with his sister later. Instead, he was in the ICU.
Dargaville water crisis: Businesses face losses and residents raise health concerns
Repair work will take time as Dargaville's 5000 residents asked to stop using water.
Failed outfall pipe led to treated effluent gouging Raglan Harbour dunes
Waikato District Council doesn't know when the pipe failed.
NZ's best-tasting tap water revealed
Professionals assess the water for colour, clarity, odour and taste.
Biggest change in NZ history: New proposals for freshwater, infrastructure, farming
'Sorting out our planning rules is critical to boosting economic growth.'
Napier councillor Richard McGrath running for mayor, says city is prioritising 'nice-to-haves'
'We do need balance, but I don’t think we have that right now.'
Popular Cook Islands tour operator Tuhe Piho accused of putting lives at risk
A Herald investigation has found allegations of unsafe practices against a turtle tour operator. Video / Alyse Wright
Exclusive: Peter Burling on Team NZ exit, success, and what comes next
America’s Cup-winning helmsman Peter Burling discusses his success with and exit from Team New Zealand, and what’s next. Video / Alyse Wright
Watch: 'It's a bit scary': UK village drenched by burst water main
Homes damaged, debris thrown in the air as water main spectacularly bursts.
Burst water main sends jet of water 100 feet into the air
A burst water main is sending thousands of gallons of water into the air, covering neighbouring properties and leaving some residents without supplies.
US health secretary bathes in polluted creek on family outing
Authorities have described the spot as unsafe for swimming because of bacteria levels.
Watercare spends $11m on consultants for delayed $1.12b project
Some works are significantly behind schedule, the Watercare board heard.
First stage of Tarawera sewerage scheme complete
The first homes are expected to be connected by the end of June.
58m wall, no 'fatal flaws': New details about dam for Heretaunga revealed
'Regional council wants to get the hell out as soon as possible.'
Farmers unite against council's water restrictions in Hawke's Bay
Farmers at 'one of the more definitive crossroads in the history of our region'.