Council says the water is 'safe to drink' and there's no public health issue.

'You can’t be green if you’re not in the black,' says Geoff Crawford.

The Ōrākei Main Sewer is to be relined.

Safeswim has advised against swimming the beaches along Castor Bay.

For many years, Watercare has stuck to a figure of $1.2b for the project.

The council says the cost of the underwater vehicle is expected to be less than $50,000.

Sewage could spill out through the airport and Kilbirnie in wet weather.

Aotearoa Water Action said after six years in court it was thrilled with the decision.

Wastewater testing shows there has been a recent jump in Covid cases in Hawke's Bay.

Council says issue likely bacteria or micro-organisms forming slime inside the pipes.

The capital may not have enough water to see it through the summer.

While the city hit a 23C high today, a least 22 beaches remain closed in the Waitematā.

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What lies beneath is no longer fit for purpose.

It follows a detailed investigation.

Water bills could double over four years to $2720 under National, says Brown.

Two of our largest cities face tough financial decisions, and potential huge rates hikes.

Watercare has completed designs for a bypass and will begin laying pipes tomorrow.

Water was shut down to up to 1800 homes while the pipe was repaired.

Local iwi have put a rāhui in place over the harbour following the Parnell sewer blowout.

Millions of litres of wastewater are spilling into the harbour at three inner-city bays.

Warning signs are being put up at all inner-city beaches, Watercare says.

Landslides and heavy floodwaters have forced residents to evacuate.