Fluoridation: Wairarapa mayors back 'consumer choice'
Two mayors facing water fluoridation as default said they prefer consumer choice.
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Opinion: The Government has put just two options on the table - its way or stay the same.
Carterton District Council finds source of E. coli contamination
A boil water notice remains in place while authorities wait on further test results.
Dunedin council forks out $800,000 in lead crisis response
The cost of water testing since February 2 has cost $200k alone.
Whangārei Mayor opposed to Government putting fluoride in council water supply
Whangārei Mayor Sheryl Mai is against Government moves to fluoridate water supplies.
Hamilton opposes Auckland bid for Waikato water
Hamilton says "we have to put our city first".
What do HB councils think of water fluoridation proposal?
Director general of health Ashley Bloomfield could be responsible for fluoride decisions.
Half-tonne fatberg blocks Gisborne network
Second one in as many years at this particular spot.
Watercare says $160m needed if Waikato River take goes ahead
A permanent water treatment plant at Tuakau would need to be built.
Akaroa boil water notice lifted after discovery of dead animals in reservoir
A Christchurch City Council spokesperson said water is now safe to drink.
Iwi unhappy at 'lack of consultation' over power project
A Northland farming trust plans to generate 3 megawatts of hydro-electric power.
Carterton District Council reissues boil water notice
The council has received a low-level E.coli sample reading this afternoon.
Water charges tipped to rise on top of 20pc rates hike for homeowners
'I think we've probably got it about right,' says council chief executive Marty Grenfell.
Comment: Why Wellington can't die in a ditch over water meters
Demand could outstrip water supply in the Wellington region by as early as 2026.
Will wind factor blow open America's Cup deadlock?
What conditions can we expect for today and tomorrow's racing?
Hastings water leaks: 116 in a month, and that's good!
Each dot represents a leak Hastings council was called about in the past year.
Upper Hutt barely increases water renewals investment, others quadruple budget
Upper Hutt increases its renewal budget by just 15 per cent, despite region's water woes.
Wellington Water in 'vicious circle', Government funding reprioritised
Company director: "This is a dangerous spiral for any company to find itself in."
'Problem' - Wellington has no seat at table on water steering body
Wellington's water leaders say it's strange and problematic they're not at the table.
Acid spill impact: Council says hundreds of fish killed
Galvanising Hawke's Bay said the assessment of aquatic life harm was "rubbish".
Akaroa boil notice will lift by Easter holidays, say council officials
New reservoirs could cost $2m-$3m.
Wellington Water Committee chairman to resign
One committee member breaks ranks to say she has lost confidence in David Bassett.
New Watercare boss to earn almost $200k less than his predecessor
Jon Lamonte will join Watercare as chief executive next month on a salary of $585,000.
Wake-up call: Up to 800,000 Kiwis may have increased bowel cancer risk
High nitrate levels in drinking water may increase chances of developing bowel cancer.
Local Focus: Kaituna Cut on the mend
Maketū estuary is showing signs of life again. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
DHB and council at odds over public information about lead levels in water
More than 1000 people have had their blood tested for lead contamination in four days.
'It's important to remember how fortunate we are': Sunshine and freedom at the America's Cup village
Sport in the sunshine draws crowds as Prada Cup finals get underway.
Sprinkler ban for Wellington region from midnight Friday
The use of any unattended watering system will be banned in and around Wellington.
Editorial: Lead-contaminated water a national concern
EDITORIAL: A key lesson from Havelock North five years ago seems to have been missed.
Otago Regional Council: No lead contamination in Waikouaiti River
Samples taken from the Waikouaiti River show no signs of lead contamination.
'The Govt must address water rights': Iwi appeals against bottling plant decision
The fight to prevent a water bottling plant expansion near Whakatāne is far from over.
Otago lead contamination: Blood tests begin for residents
Test results will be returned over the next week or so.
Clothes left on Wellington beach sparks search and rescue operation
A search and rescue operation is underway after clothing was found on Hataitai Beach.
Water contamination scare in Otago: Blood tests to look for elevated lead levels
One test in December that found lead levels were more than 40 times the maximum.