Temporary repairs on Dannevirke's troubled dam to be conducted in early June
Temporary repairs under way as dam experiences leakage of 20 litres of water per second.
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Watch: Northland helicopter drops paramedic onto ship in rough seas
The Northland Rescue Helicopter drops a paramedic onto PatriotX in rough seas 240km off the Bay of Islands. Video / NEST
Water review suggests 25 million cubic-metre shortage by 2040
An updated water assessment draft has highlighted Hawke's Bay's plight.
Bay of Plenty waterways running dirty after erosion from rain
Multiple slips and erosion are washing sediment into local rivers and estuaries.
Closed catchment causing chaos on Mannington Rd
"It’s just ridiculous, and it's spreading."
Local Focus: Taranaki water celebrates 20 years
When the Bonithon Petroleum Company dug for oil, it found something completely different.
Drinking water tests clear of ‘forever’ chemicals
Tests come back clear over possible water contamination with 'forever chemicals'.
China’s Mars rover finds signs of recent water in sand dunes
The rover spotted cracks and crusts in the salt-rich Martian dunes.
'Reduce water use immediately': Watermain break in Warkworth sparks urgent call
The local reservoir is dropping and people are being told to hold off doing laundry.
Whanganui loses millions in potential 'better off' funding
'There was always going to be a risk that it never came through.'
One-in-a-million monster tsunami hit NZ in past
The largest underwater landslide ever documented here may have produced a 70m tsunami.
Campaigner's water tests in Ashburton again reveal high level of nitrate contamination
2021 Greenpeace test found water 'loaded' with nitrate contamination: method queried.
Paul Goldsmith: Where Labour’s idea of co-governance leads
Opinion: 'Show me a country that works well and has different standards of citizenship.'
Iwi win right to appeal water bottling consent
Supreme Court gives Ngāti Awa leave to appeal against expansion of water bottling plant.
‘High’ risk of water pipe failure found before cyclone - report
Officials already knew the main supply for East Coast city was vulnerable.
So long Three Waters: Will Affordable Water Reform rebranding change voters' minds?
Three Waters is dead - long live Affordable Water Reform.
Councils 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
Three Waters: What the reform means for the Bay of Plenty
The Government has scrapped a major part of its Three Waters reforms.
'We are euphoric': Iwi happy with latest Three Waters reset
Iwi respond to the changes to the Three Waters legislation.
Pro and anti mayors anxious about Three Waters reset
Updated strategy due to be announced on the management of drinking, waste and stormwater.
Damning Auckland flood report, Three Waters re-brand & Wellington's million-dollar mistake | Focus Morning Bulletin: 13 April, 2023
Damning Auckland flood report calls out failings, Government ready to reveal Three Waters re-brand and Wellington Council's million dollar mistake in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Thomas Coughlan: Bye Three Waters - welcome, ‘Affordable Water Reform’
The policy to replace Three Waters will be announced today.
Northland news in brief: New water supply; and Northlanders to receive New Year’s Honours
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
Project Auckland: Flood protection at work
The transformation of a park involved a vast system to deal with 1-in-100-year deluges.
International cities show how to soak up stormwater
Tim McCready looks at initiatives to build resilience and protect communities.
Watch: Incredible Hauraki Gulf yacht rescue
One man was seriously injured and two suffered minor injuries after their yacht crashed onto rocks in the Hauraki Gulf. Video / Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust
$1b developer can build 422-unit Riverhead retirement project
Objections from Crown, territorial agencies to big project mainly resolved by agreement.
David Clarke: Three Waters is a question of control
OPINION: Former Watercare chair assesses whether the scheme can deliver results.
Protesters present water bottling petition
Kaitiaki wai filled the Whanganui District Council chamber to present their petition.
Mega 422-unit retirement village faces opposition from AT, council
Council submissions cited 'significant concerns' about the plans, and potential flooding.
Tūtaekurī River stopbanks weakened in Cyclone Gabrielle onslaught
16km of stopbank on either side of one of HB's main rivers have been weakened.
Water restored to central city after water main bursts
Water has been restored but some traffic delays could remain.
Boaties and beachgoers beware: Cyclone remnants still pose dangers
Official advice from Lawa still advises people to stay out of the water.
Deadly outbreak of botulism kills thousands of birds, immediate action called for
The outbreak in a Waikato wetland has claimed rare indigenous birds and many more.