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Rotorua lake study out of this world: Satellites provide greater insight
Images from space are being used to study the health of Rotorua's lakes.
Two deaths on Auckland's Manukau harbour in two days
One person was diving, the other was using a kayak when they got into trouble.
Tales of survival: Man recounts 75 hours lost at sea
Rob Hewitt didn't know of the huge efforts to search for him - until he got home.
Three waters: Next foreshore and seabed or essential reform?
The Government's water reforms enter the endgame.
'A bloody nuisance': Southland Mayor on Three Waters email bombardment
Three Waters has been a hot political topic since its July 2020 launch.
Mahuta isn't ruling out forcing Three Waters reforms
Local Government Minister could still change the law to bring councils into line.
Bill amended to include need for warrant to enter a marae
Officials will no longer have the power to enter marae without a warrant under the bill.
Auckland ban on using sprinklers remains after heavy rains
In recent weeks the level of Auckland's dams has shot up to 83 per cent after heavy rain.
Auckland Council rejects Govt's water reform model
Phil Goff says the Auckland Council is not about to hand over $11 billion of water assets.
Opinion | What would Scotland know about Three Waters?
OPINION: Alan Sutherland shares his experience in water reform and lowering costs.
Dolphin rescue underway in Porirua Harbour, public asked to keep their distance
The small pod of dusky dolphins was found in the shallows of the harbour this morning.
Pensioner charged $4442 for 5 months' water, Watercare threatens debt collectors
The 80-year-old grew increasingly anxious as the exorbitant payment demands arrived.
'Still no sign': Missing family's search now focuses on coastline
Searchers are focusing on the Marokopa coastline in the mission to find the four missing.
Leak sleuths arrive in Reefton as water loss continues
Reefton households have been on an 'essential use only' notice since the weekend.
A Capital Letter: Councils dither over Three Waters infrastructure reforms
OPINION: It might be time for Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta's diplomacy to end.
Covid-19 detected in Christchurch wastewater - likely from MIQ
With 3 positive cases in MIQ, test results don't necessarily mean Covid in Chch community.
Watercare grilled by Goff over how it deals with climate change
Watercare is yet to integrate climate change into its long-term modelling tools.
Fat, oil, mercury, nickel, grease illegally dumped by companies into water
Companies have been caught dumping contaminants, but none have been fined or prosecuted.
Ben Kepes: Why the Three Waters Reform makes sense for the regions
The reforms will ensure greater uniformity, writes Ben Kepes.
'A rich man's resource': How geothermal changes affected families
Changes have had "significant" impacts on health, social and cultural wellbeing of whānau.
Lake Wakatipu's green glow: The mystery of the liquid continues
The council this morning was still waiting on test results of the liquid.
Tourists shocked as Lake Wakatipu turns neon green
The council is urgently looking into the issue.
Neon-Green liquid pouring into Queenstown lake
The green liquid was seen pouring into Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown. Video / Georgia Rose
Up to a third of Wellington's water lost through leaky pipes
Third of Wellington's most critical drinking water pipes in poor condition.
Bryce Heard: Why are farmers frustrated? We've got short memories
OPINION: Many of today's farmers are the grandchildren of people like my father.
Bottled water health gains not worth environment cost
Researchers weighed up waste generation, the use of electricity, chemicals and plastic.
Heavy rain only partly to blame for pipe's failure
The pipe burst twice in one week and sent wastewater spewing into Porirua Harbour.
Otago lead scare: 'Do not drink' notice lifted after six months
It was issued after intermittent elevated lead readings were found in drinking water.
Explainer: What dairy farming is doing to NZ's water
NZ's biggest export earner is often accused of polluting our water. Here are the facts.
Multi-billion-dollar water bill for Wellington region revealed
Investment models for each council in New Zealand have been released after reform proposal
Covid-19 update: Two cases in MIQ; 'wider' Taranaki wastewater testing under way
Results from "further and wider" Taranaki wastewater tests are expected tomorrow.
'Get tested': Plea for Taranaki residents recently returned from Australia
Anyone with Covid symptoms in New Plymouth is asked to get tested.