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Pāpāwai Marae group push to restore stream biodiversity
Marae and conservation groups are restoring biodiversity in the Pāpāwai-Mangarara Stream.
Private Three Waters consultants paid $16m but DIA defends spending
The price tag is being questioned by the Opposition.
Local Focus: Rob Telfer on Candidate Camera
Rob Telfer is running for the council to give rural communities and businesses a voice.
Opinion: Christchurch ratepayers will pay much more for water and water services
Gerry Brownlee says the water component in rates bills will more than double.
Hawke's Bay water shortage to reach 32 million cubic metres by 2040
The figure could grow even further, reaching a 46 million cubic metre shortfall by 2060.
Two fisherman rescued off Taieri Mouth
Two fishermen were stranded kilometers off-shore from the Taieri Mouth in a small boat. Video / Oscar Francis
Opinion: Five big problems with Three Waters
Opinion: Three Waters will increase fiscal risk, similar mega-mergers abroad have failed.
Courageous rescue of a boy by his older brother
A 14-year-old plunged into 3m waves at Chrystalls Beach to pluck his 11-year-old brother from the water. Video / Stephen Jaquiery
Iwi argues for Three Waters co-governance in Parliament
Iwi makes an impassioned argument for co-governance.
Three waters threatens Auckland's housing boom - council
Auckland council fears Three Waters will undermine the Government's housing objective.
Whanganui River 'always makes things better for me'
'Just being down here gives me a huge smile and brings me at peace with myself.'
Council report pours cold water on irrigation bid in Central Hawke's Bay
Uphill battle ahead for farms trying to use Ruataniwha basin water as big take hits snag.
Auditor-General urges accountability changes for Three Waters reforms
John Ryan has urged Govt to require auditing of the incoming Water Services Entities.
Gerry Brownlee: Would Christchurch's flooding woes be better managed under new authority?
Opinion: How would Edgeware Rd flooding be fixed under Three Waters?
Wellington Water temporarily turns off another fluoridation facility
The facility was turned back on within 24 hours after consultation with health authorities
Editorial: Three Waters has blocked Govt's ears
OPINION: Our editorial on the close of submissions for the Water Services Entities Bill.
Lamonte: Raising the high-water mark on consultation
OPINION: Watercare chief executive on new measures to gauge public sentiment.
Ardern to councils: Govt is listening, but no change to Three Waters
Jacinda Ardern had a message for councils: the Government is not budging on Three Waters.
Anti-water bottling campaigners overturn consents
Consents had allowed companies to extract billions of litres a year.
Govt gives councils $350,000 each to set up Three Waters
National, Act say new funding for councils is another "bribe" to get support for 3 Waters.
Laggard to leader? Pressure on Aus to match NZ on climate
Pacific leaders hope some transtasman rivalry at forum will help Australia up its game.
Act demands Covid response inquiry, would scrap Three Waters if in power
The Act leader has released the party's first 100 days plan.
Explainer: End of DHBs - what you need to know about new system
The focus has been on the top end of the planned changes - what about the local level?
What will it take for NZ to act to protect the ocean?
Two Olympic gold medallists are heading to UN Ocean Conference to champion a healthy sea.
Swimmer missing at waterfall, second person plucked to safety
Search and rescue teams have been dispatched to Maruia Falls in Shenandoah near Murchison.
Boat found, person still missing off Auckland coast
Police were called last night after the boat capsized.
Two Three Waters campaigns to launch in Hawke's Bay
"Have your say Hawke's Bay" aims to encourage people to make submissions to Parliament.
First Three Waters reform bill passes first reading in Parliament
The first reading passed with 77 votes in favour, and 42 votes opposed.
Three Waters: Mayor labels shareholding plan 'sewage', tells PM to 'wake up'
Councils fire up Three Waters opposition - Mahuta says time to 'move forward'.
Attack of the 50-foot rag monster
Rag monsters are becoming a common sight clogging drains around NZ.
Is Three Waters a threat to Waitākere Ranges park?
OPINION: Aucklanders have direct and sole ownership of historic and cherished parkland.
Whanganui flooding: Rowing club says worst in three years
The club secretary hopes to begin cleaning up the grounds this Sunday.
Three Waters legislation makes it to Parliament, as councils go to court
The Government has finally introduced Three Waters legislation.