Mayor says minister promised officials would visit Wairoa before Three Waters decision
Wairoa mayor Craig Little says a promise has been broken by Nanaia Mahuta.
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'Science from the sewers': Wastewater testing paints drug-use picture
Meth is used by a small percentage of people in NZ but the people who use it use it a lot.
Covid-19 detected in Christchurch wastewater - likely from MIQ
With 3 positive cases in MIQ, test results don't necessarily mean Covid in Chch community.
Fat, oil, mercury, nickel, grease illegally dumped by companies into water
Companies have been caught dumping contaminants, but none have been fined or prosecuted.
Neon-Green liquid pouring into Queenstown lake
The green liquid was seen pouring into Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown. Video / Georgia Rose
Explainer: What dairy farming is doing to NZ's water
NZ's biggest export earner is often accused of polluting our water. Here are the facts.
Covid-19 update: Two cases in MIQ; 'wider' Taranaki wastewater testing under way
Results from "further and wider" Taranaki wastewater tests are expected tomorrow.
'Get tested': Plea for Taranaki residents recently returned from Australia
Anyone with Covid symptoms in New Plymouth is asked to get tested.
Covid traces in New Plymouth wastewater show 'system is working'
"If there is an undetected outbreak there ... it's an additional back-up measure."
Editorial: Undercurrents of concern with Three Waters reforms
EDITORIAL: Councils have yet to be persuaded to relinquish their water assets and income.
Focus: Record rainfall batters Canterbury for second day
Climate change is why the Canterbury flooding earlier this year was so severe, researchers say. Video / George Heard / Hamish Clark / Supplied
Covid latest: Six new cases in managed isolation, all-clear wastewater tests
Wastewater results from Christchurch have now come back as negative.
$5000 down the drain: Hairdresser's burst pipe frustration
"We had our whole night ahead of us," Havelock North hairdresser Caroline Ellmore said.
Hutt City Mayor elected as new Wellington Water Committee chairman
Committee members will vote for a new chairperson at a meeting this afternoon.
Local Focus: New visibility for Hastings water storage
Hastings drinking water to be stored above ground. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Hefty fine for company behind chemical spill that killed hundreds of fish
Regional council estimated up to 1000 fish died along 6km stretch of Mt Somers waterway.
NZ's water workforce stretched to deliver multibillion-dollar investment
Coming up with the money to fix our woeful pipes is one thing, but who will do the work?
Water world! Burst main erupts in central Wellington
Wellington's water woes continue as another pipe bursts.
Revealed: Auckland's worst beaches for swimming
Check the worst sewage-polluted beaches in 2020, and how often they were unswimmable.
Dirty water: Auckland's mission to fix its unswimmable beaches
"We are not hiding the fact water quality is bad."
'Not even safe for dogs' - Auckland bay unswimmable until 2022
Locals are furious after sewerage pipes connected to stormwater ruin a new $500k beach.
Auckland water restrictions eased for business, but not households
Residents are still banned from using hoses outside and washing cars.
Focus: Phil Goff unveils 25 million litre boost for Auckland’s water supply
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff unveils Watercare's new water plant in Pukekohe East capable of supplying 25 million litres a day. Video / Dean Purcell
Waiaroha fly-through
An artist's impression of Waiaroha, Hastings water treatment and storage facility with cultural and educational elements, proposed for the corner of Southampton St East and Hastings St South. Video / Hastings District Council
Watercare boss says focus on salary contributed to resignation
'It was a distraction for me but more importantly it was a distraction for Watercare.'
Caught short: Watercare added no extra supply before drought crisis
A 2013 report for Watercare said the city faced security of supply issues by 2020.
Govt proposes biggest infrastructure project since 1980s
The Government is investigating options for a 'game-changing' scheme at Lake Onslow.
Focus: Board of inquiry to decide on Auckland taking Waikato water
A board of inquiry will decide on whether Auckland should be allowed to take an extra 200 million litres a day from the Waikato River to address its water crisis. Video / Brett Phibbs
Heavy rain only increases dam levels by 1%
Auckland’s deluge over Queen’s Birthday weekend only increased water storage by 1 per cent. Video / Watercare
Auckland water use down slightly as tough rules kick in
City water usage reduces under new restrictions amid worst drought on record.
In hot water: 35 Aucklanders pinged for breaches as city faces drought
Today's sunny blue skies perfect for washing the car, right? Wrong Watercare says.
Turn off the tap: $20,000 fines kick in today for water rogues
Watercare opts for an education-first approach, but says its serious about saving water.
Auckland water shortage: Is treated sewage a future option?
Auckland is amid its worst drought on record - and experts say there is worse to come.
Focus: Auckland’s reservoirs fall below 50 per cent
Focus: New restrictions are set to come into place next month as water levels in dams drops below 50 per cent. Video / Brett Phibbs