Twelve-metre monster: Rare juvenile shark rescued by beachgoers could grow to be huge, expert says
Perhaps swimmers and beachgoers should be a bit careful this summer.
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Western Bay pushes ahead with water fluoridation despite ruling
'Council is maintaining a watching brief on legal developments.'
Sailing heritage celebrated in Northland
Twenty-four students have been given a chance to sail a tall ship
'Told you so': Council pauses fluoridation work after court judgement
"I am resisting the urge to say ‘I told you so’,” one councillor said.
Warning wastewater pipes under Wellington Airport could collapse
Sewage could spill out through the airport and Kilbirnie in wet weather.
'Great relief': Supreme Court rejects use of repurposed consents for water bottling
Aotearoa Water Action said after six years in court it was thrilled with the decision.
Hawke’s Bay: Spike in Covid detected in wastewater, but reported case numbers steady
Wastewater testing shows there has been a recent jump in Covid cases in Hawke's Bay.
Taranaki rivers all fail long-term water monitoring tests for E. coli
The results of individual water tests during the 2022-23 season are less grim.
Editorial: Let's all stay alive in the water this summer
OPINION: Some of our best swim spots become locations of great tragedy every summer.
The newest boat crafted by Foxton Beach boatbuilder Warren Vaughan
Maiden voyage of Foxton Beach boatbuilder Warren Vaughan's latest boat the Ida May on the Foxton River Loop. Video / Supplied
Brothers offer thief spare parts for stolen waterblaster
Theft victims say they genuinely harbour no ill-will towards the thief.
'Not harmful': Complaints over brown, dirty water coming from taps in Springvale
Council says issue likely bacteria or micro-organisms forming slime inside the pipes.
Waitematā Harbour healthy, cease-fire call for Gaza, two leaders meeting and properties making profit | Focus Morning Bulletin, November 16 2023
Rāhui lifted for the Waitematā Harbour sewage leak, immediate call for cease-fire in Gaza during Asean defence meet, Joe Biden and Xi Jinping to meet face to face for first time in a year and data shows nine out of 10 properties selling for a profit. Video / AP / NZHerald
Fluoridation ruled unlawful, leaders meeting failure, highway example and congestion charges | Focus Morning Bulletin, November 15 2023
Fluoridation order contained procedural error, despite planned three-leader summit the parties caution against imminent final deal, State Highway 25a showcases the speed of construction when working together and Auckland City Council considers fees for driving at peak time. Video / Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency / NZHerald
Claim of ‘rife bullying’ by irrigating farmers
Springvale farmer expects irrigation water rights issue to end up in court.
Farmers have their say on council plans
ORC's draft land and water regional plan has received strong feedback.
Water quality at Castlecliff Beach above the rest in Whanganui
The majority of swimming spots in Whanganui had poor-quality water.
Wellington Water preparing appeal to be test case for new Three Waters fix
Wellington Water wants to be the first into the new Three Waters system.
Can 5000 new homes rise at Beachlands with no reticulated water, sewage?
Bore water for homes and a new sewage treatment system are proposed by developers.
'S*** or potato'?' Tiny Auckland community's fears over new wastewater treatment plant
The plant threatens one of the last remaining scallop beds, says Jim Jackson
NZ energy likely to change under National-led government
The energy sector is poised for a reversal of the oil and gas exploration ban.
Small Glenbrook beach community fears for the health of Manukau Harbour
In the past month, dozens of Glenbrook Beach residents have joined Stop Polluting the Manukau Harbour Society to fight Watercare’s resource consent application to rezone a 56ha market garden planted in potatoes on prime soil for wastewater treatment purposes. Video / NZ Herald
Steven Joyce: Rolling back regulation will be new Govt's first mission
OPINION: And the other tasks new Government needs to get to work on.
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.