New ZealandCouncils still taking Three Waters to court, MMR vaccination slump & ram raid revenge in Cambridge | Focus Morning Bulletin: 14 April, 2023 The two councils still taking legal action despite the Three Waters rebrand, MMR vaccination rates slump in our youngest and the Cambridge 63-year-old who rammed the ram raiders in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch13 Apr 05:54 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Bye Three Waters - welcome, ‘Affordable Water Reform’The policy to replace Three Waters will be announced today.12 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandTararua District a focus of repairs for flood protectionMore than $9 million in damage done to stopbanks, spillways and drains in the district.12 Apr 03:05 AM
Politics'Three Waters' to become 'Affordable Water Infrastructure'?PM Chris Hipkins signals Three Waters rebrand, to be announced 'imminently'.11 Apr 06:34 AM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: New water supply; and Northlanders to receive New Year’s HonoursNews snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.10 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Movie star turns 104; Driver Reviver returnsNews in brief from across Northland and the surrounds.05 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Inside Tauranga’s new water treatment plantSee the membranes that stand between you and nasty bugs in your drinking water.24 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandProtesters present water bottling petitionKaitiaki wai filled the Whanganui District Council chamber to present their petition.21 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDeadly outbreak of botulism kills thousands of birds, immediate action called forThe outbreak in a Waikato wetland has claimed rare indigenous birds and many more.18 Mar 10:29 PM
New ZealandWastewater still a battle for Napier City CouncilThe repair programme is complex, but it remains a top priority for the council.16 Mar 04:28 AM
New Zealand165 properties without safe water after Wellington slipThe slip yesterday took out powerlines, gas lines and water.14 Mar 06:42 PM
New ZealandVince Cocurullo: What do the Three Waters reform proposals mean?It might be helpful to summarise them in this column.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAwatoto gets dedicated council response team amid contamination concernsHouses in Awatoto have been deemed as being at ‘low risk’ of contamination.12 Mar 04:22 AM
New ZealandCentral Hawke’s Bay residents now free to drink water from taps againNearly 20 per cent of the district’s residents and businesses were affected.11 Mar 11:30 PM
New ZealandAuckland floods survivor John Purkis was trapped in a concrete coffin: 'I thought, this is it’Retired police sergeant fought for life after being swept into culvert in Auckland floods.10 Mar 04:34 AM
New ZealandFourteen exemption applications made to new water regulatorOne is from Wellingon Water relating to chlorine.07 Mar 06:06 AM
New ZealandDownpour: Potential wastewater spill, beach access damaged in OmanuHeavy rain event put pressure on the city’s stormwater.07 Mar 12:11 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe secret life of an Auckland sewage worker and their bizarre discoveriesAs "turds flew around", Nigel Sullivan thought, "Sh**, what have I got myself into?"02 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandEnvironmental groups applaud rejection of 15 million cubic metre groundwater takeA hearing panel has rejected an application for 15 million cubic metres of groundwater.28 Feb 03:25 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay stopbanks set for massive riseHawke's Bay Regional Council to embark on massive stopbank upgrade.27 Feb 10:46 PM
New ZealandWater restrictions in place for Dannevirke residentsTurbidity in the Tamaki River has forced the council to implement water restrictions.23 Feb 01:02 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: We need to be proactive in maintaining infrastructureJohn Roughan fears the storms will stop the Government’s retreat from Three Waters17 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsImage problem: What iwi leaders will tell Chris Hipkins about co-governanceCo-governance is seen by some as a way to limit Maori ambition.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Wai wise': Residents urged to conserve water in Queenstown this summerWater consumption has already started to rise rapidly following the end of winter.19 Dec 06:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Outrageous’: Taxpayers foot $2.1m bill for controversial Three Waters Auckland HQThe lease is for 3100sq m at a cost of about $2.1m a year, says a market source.08 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Christchurch ratepayers will pay much more for water and water servicesGerry Brownlee says the water component in rates bills will more than double.04 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke's Bay water shortage to reach 32 million cubic metres by 2040The figure could grow even further, reaching a 46 million cubic metre shortfall by 2060.02 Sep 05:18 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLaggard to leader? Pressure on Aus to match NZ on climatePacific leaders hope some transtasman rivalry at forum will help Australia up its game.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAct demands Covid response inquiry, would scrap Three Waters if in powerThe Act leader has released the party's first 100 days plan.10 Jul 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExplainer: End of DHBs - what you need to know about new systemThe focus has been on the top end of the planned changes - what about the local level?30 Jun 06:18 PM
OpinionJohn MacDonald: Wastewater plant compensation offer stinksChch households besieged by foul smell have right to feel abandoned, John MacDonald says.27 May 02:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Just dumb': Auckland mayoral candidate pans Three Waters reformsScotland, the model for reforms, has four water catchments, we have thousands, Brown says.17 May 10:24 PM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentFinal decision looms for controversial Pāpāmoa reserve planting planPart of the project has already sparked outcry from residents.01 May 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnalysis: Three Waters - what the Govt is trying to do and what's nextANALYSIS: Where do the Three Waters reforms go from here?29 Apr 04:50 AM
