Search for missing swimmer put on hold
A teen entered the water at Waimakariri River on Wednesday but never resurfaced.
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Christopher Luxon on Three Waters and carbon farming
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'Posing danger': Reports detail struggles with ageing Fire trucks
Firefighters have been struggling with their big ladder hoses breaking down.
Mayors' coalition wants fresh talks on Three Waters
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Three Waters: Govt agreed to mandated strategy before four entities announced
A strategy to pursue a "legislated all-in" approach was agreed to in June, papers show.
Controversial Three Waters reforms delayed until next year
The Government has delayed the next stage of its controversial Three Waters reforms.
Kiwi scientist's bacteria-based water filter could hold answer to clean waterways
The system is low-cost and compact.
Jon Lamonte: Delta no showstopper for water services
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Cheaper waters bills from Three Water Reforms doubtful, says Auckland Council
Engineering consultancy suggests cost of investment needed may be under-estimated.
Family's dog was the first to stop drinking the water. Then her daughter got sick
The Navy's water system at Pearl Harbour had been contaminated.
Waikato council chairman accused of 'racist' comments against Māori
Rimmington has 'unreservedly apologised' for offence caused by his comments about Māori.
Opinion: Are nitrates in water a risk to babies?
OPINION: Dr Luling Lin reviews a decade of research into nitrates and birth defects.
Local Focus: Sprinklers banned until April under new council plan
Tauranga City Council looks to Australia for water conservation tips.
Business says expansion could be thwarted by plan change
Whanganui business baffled by industrial rezoning in council plan.
Pahiatua wastewater has had positive results for Covid for a week
Pahiatua wastewater positive for Covid in week of tests.
Independence of three waters review questioned
Three waters reviewer founded a firm which has already contracted staff to the reforms.
Police rescue pair after boat sinks off Wellington
The boaties were well-prepared, which made all the difference, police say.
New leadership for Te Pūwaha
Hayden Turoa steps up as project director, with Kahureremoa Aki as project chair.
Editorial: Three Waters in turbulent straits
OPINION: Our editorial on the Three Waters reforms.
Three waters: Mahuta promises to implement working group changes
Nanaia Mahuta will implement recommended changes - if they're within the rules.
Drinking water: Nitrate contamination may cause 40 NZ deaths a year - study
Study finds nitrates in drinking water may cause up to 100 NZ bowel cancer cases yearly.
Wayne Brown: Vaccine rollout spikes Three Waters rationale
OPINION: Water infrastructure reforms need to look hard at vaccine roll-out - Wayne Brown.
Matt Heath: Hot dam! Is there anything sexier than a water catchment?
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'I was pretty lucky to get a hit on it': Taranaki surfer survives shark attack
Despite being bitten, he was able to drive home before heading to hospital.
Doubt over claims Watercare-model properly investigated for Three Waters
Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta claimed she investigated Watercare-style reforms.
Mayor says minister promised officials would visit Wairoa before Three Waters decision
Wairoa mayor Craig Little says a promise has been broken by Nanaia Mahuta.
Toxic algae: Health warning issued for Lake Ohakuri and Lake Maraetai
People should avoid any contact with the lake water.
Opinion: Three Waters needs to be on a commercial footing
OPINION: Government is focused on ownership with its Three Waters reform, not scalability.