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Why you should chase your coffee with a glass of water
"You’ll feel more alert, it will improve digestion and help prevent constipation."
Fishing in Waitematā Harbour off limits for 28 days due to raw sewage
The sewage overflow was stopped last Friday after a massive sinkhole opened up in Parnell.
S&P: Ditching Three Waters could downgrade councils’ credit ratings
Credit rating agency wary of National's plan for NZ's water infrastructure.
Gold clams: Bay of Plenty launches new QR code for lake users
Meanwhile, Biosecurity NZ has committed more than $2 million to manage the clams.
Uncertainty over water reforms key theme at Wellington conference
Water industry gathers to gauge reforms proposed by incoming government.
What Erin Brockovich has to say to NZ about water
The US activist - immortalised by Hollywood - was addressing the Water NZ conference.
Auckland sewer sinkhole: Parnell bypass done but beaches stay closed
While the city hit a 23C high today, a least 22 beaches remain closed in the Waitematā.
Auckland sinkhole: Independent review set to find out the cause
The review is expected to take several months and will be made public.
National, Labour, Act, Greens, Te Pāti Māori and NZ First environment policies compared
Where do parties stand on freshwater and conservation? We compare the policies.
Kowhai Park fire considered suspicious
Hours after the initial fire was put out, a second fire ignited further up the riverbank.
$3.3m water slides bring new tech to Hanmer Springs
The VIolet Vortex and Waiau Winder are introducing never-before-seen tech to NZ.
Queenstown cryptosporidium outbreak linked to human faecal contamination
It follows a detailed investigation.
Wayne Brown wants National to tweak its water policy to avoid bills rising $50 a fortnight
Water bills could double over four years to $2720 under National, says Brown.
Tensions over lake closure: Fisherman's 'threat' to dig up jetty blockade
Police say there was no threat, rather frustrations expressed 'colourfully'.
Queenstown crypto bug: Drinkable water should be back soon
Thousands of residents could be able to drink tap water by Thursday.
Queenstown Council could face legal action for lack of filter barriers
On Monday, Te Whatu Ora confirmed 56 cases and 12 probable cases of cryptosporidium.
Auckland sinkhole blockage halfway cleared, wastewater spills into Waitematā Habour
Watercare has completed designs for a bypass and will begin laying pipes tomorrow.
Financial horror show: Auckland Council pencils in sky-high rates and water bills
The gloomy outlook comes hard on the heels of rates and water bill rise this year.
Rāhui placed across pristine Waitematā after raw sewage flows into harbour
Local iwi have put a rāhui in place over the harbour following the Parnell sewer blowout.
'Not an easy fix': Sewer sinkhole repair pushed out by months, photos show 25m section blocked
Millions of litres of wastewater are spilling into the harbour at three inner-city bays.
Craving a Fiji holiday? This tropical spot is just 75-minutes from Auckland
Don't worry if you haven't heard of this island; most people haven't.
’It’s serious’: Covid measures brought out as gastro infections climb
Cryptospordium cases in Queenstown have doubled in two days.
'In our bad books': Public shaming of Auckland's greasiest suburbs
Some Auckland residents have been called out by an arm of their own council.
Pacific nations 'acting to stay in line with China' over Fukushima wastewater issue
The wastewater release started in August and is expected to last decades.
Te Arawa mobilising to beat invasive pest
The invasive clams were first found in April and originated in Asia.
Willie Jackson reflects on 'trainwreck' Q+A interview: 'They all thought I was finished'
Minister weighs in on several controversial policies and how they were pitched.
Council appeals over Ngāruroro dam clarification
Could a Water Conservation Order disrupt plans to build a dam on a Ngāruroro tributary?
What lies beneath: Scientists map the vast aquifer under Wellington Harbour
High-tech mapping of Wellington aquifer could aid global searches for new water sources.
Ministers apologise for ‘flawed’ engagement with iwi over Ruapehu skifields
Documents have been released under the Official Information Act.
As Waiwera heads for demolition, where is NZ's best water park?
There are still great water parks up and down the country for Kiwis to enjoy this summer.
'Falling into disrepair': Demolition begins at Waiwera Thermal Resort
'An ongoing struggle to secure the site against vandalism, which degraded the property.'
Alternative plan for water reform ready for October election
Water cycle: Taxpayers' Union hopes a new government will pick up its water reform plan.