New Zealand'Obviously deliberate': Landlords illegally piped human waste to riverside drainThe offending continued for nearly four years despite orders to stop.13 Jun 11:07 PM
New ZealandCouncil spends millions on wastewater, stormwater improvementsDrainWise programme aims to curb Gisborne sewage overflows.07 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessRockets, sewerage, AI: Three big 2024 Hi-Tech Awards winnersTech industry celebrates its best in front of a record crowd.24 May 11:00 AM
New ZealandAnti-fluoride group loses High Court bid to stop Hastings council adding fluoride to waterFluoridation in Hastings water recommenced on April 8, 2024.24 May 02:20 AM
New ZealandRain warning downgraded for Napier and Hastings; CHB residents asked to conserve waterA rain warning has been downgraded for much of Hawke's Bay, but not northern areas.21 May 10:13 PM
New ZealandWeekly rates and water now $100 for average household in Auckland Council's 10-year BudgetDoing nothing is changing nothing, says Independent Maori Statutory Board member.16 May 06:08 AM
New ZealandWastewater flows into Hamilton stream after pump station failureThe council has asked people to keep themselves and their pets from entering the waterway.16 May 02:10 AM
New ZealandTop drop: Matamata-Piako District Council a finalist for best-tasting tap waterThe council is one of four finalists in the National Water Taste Test competition.15 May 08:00 PM
New ZealandReactions to Gisborne District Council’s draft Three-Year Plan show diverse opinionsRatepayers were asked how much they were willing to pay to help fix the issues.13 May 09:08 PM
New ZealandPM, Auckland Mayor reveal how much Watercare bills will riseThis is the first deal struck under the new Local Water Done Well programme.05 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland councillors considering solutions to avoid water bills rising by 25 per centWayne Brown is confident a solution will be found.01 May 02:17 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Beware of government subsidies close to homeOPINION: 'Public life has cost me two marriages. I was not willing to risk a third.'23 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: When will we leave the funk behind?OPINION: Parnell businesses are feeling frustrated.16 Apr 12:37 AM
New ZealandAucklanders face 25.8 per cent water bill hike as leaders work to soften the blowAuckland rates could also rise by 7.5 per cent in July.11 Apr 07:04 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionHerne Bay residents versus Watercare: Who won Salisbury Reserve fight?Standoff related to a $1.2b project to stop sewage flooding into the city’s beaches.02 Apr 10:02 PM
New ZealandFarmers face tough times thanks to drought-like conditions, economic downturn'I'll be surprised if any Northland farmers make a profit this year.'02 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionChlöe Swarbrick: A country is not a company and a PM is not a CEOOPINION: We are living in the consequences of decisions made by human beings.02 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandWork progressing on Far North reservoirThe Kerikeri reservoir is set to to free up more land for horticulture.24 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWastewater testing: Our biggest boozing regions revealedA first-of-its-kind study lifts the lid on Kiwi drinking - with some surprising results.18 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington’s early amalgamation plans revealed, why it won’t be a super cityCould Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, and Porirua councils become one?17 Mar 03:00 AM
KahuRāhui placed on Wellington stream after sewerage pipe burstsUntreated sewage has been flowing into the stream.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRetail spending in Coromandel not keeping up with inflationWhile visitor numbers were up, local infrastructure was put under severe pressure.11 Mar 05:30 PM
New ZealandWellington Water fails to meet performance targetsIt aimed to resolve drinking water callouts within five days, but averaged 56.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Farterton’ returns: Carterton’s poo ponds cause nasty stenchA bad smell is once again wafting from Carterton’s wastewater treatment plant.08 Mar 02:47 AM
LifestyleWhy you should be drinking tap water over bottledNavigating the current hydration situation is a minefield – here's what the experts say.03 Mar 02:44 AM
New ZealandMatakanui Station hopes for rain“Matakanui is good at bouncing back once we get a rain."02 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandAT puts security guards on closed Meola Rd to protect workersThe closure was recently extended for three more months until the end of April.23 Feb 03:43 AM
New ZealandAuckland mayor Wayne Brown on council’s long-term planThe mayor is speaking to Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking.19 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandWellington dips into storage lakes as water shortage loomsWellington is past the highest-risk period although there are still hot, dry weeks ahead.14 Feb 09:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: Summer stupidity, Nimbys and Simeon BrownOPINION: Officials, residents and politicians have all said stupid things this summer.12 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Herne Bay residents object to sewerage upgrade; fuel tax scrappedOPINION: And "David Seymour does rather have the doleful eyes of a turtle".10 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland pensioner left homeless by floods trapped in 'bureaucratic stalemate'A year ago, Sheryl Clarke was rescued from her flooded home. Now she just wants it fixed.10 Feb 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionThe prominent Herne Bay residents opposing Watercare’s sewer plansBusiness people, investors and many others cite reasons to stop sewer project proceeding.03 Feb 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Shaw was the last real Green MP; Herne Bay sewerage stoushOPINION: 'Chlöe Swarbrick would be far more effective if she switched across to Labour.'31 Jan 04:00 PM
