Kahu'Respect and dignity' mortuary waste bylaw passed in GisborneThe bylaw bans the culturally abhorrent practice of sending mortuary waste to sea.01 Jul 06:38 AM
New ZealandFamily home gutted: 'I was raised in that house'Family's plan to use timber from old villa dashed after house fire in Whangārei.01 Jul 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Makes amalgamation look like a tea party': Bay leaders dubious about water reformsCentral Hawke's Bay Mayor Alex Walker said there could be significant cost savings.30 Jun 08:31 PM
New ZealandGovt secures top Kiwi actress for $3.5m ad campaign slammed as a 'smear'Rachel House lends her voice to the Government's three waters campaign.30 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandThree waters: Leaders fear Northland voice will be lost"Our position stands, we have opted out".30 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandNanaia Mahuta outlines Three Waters fix for 'system in crisis'Minister says change is needed to avoid a 'legacy of costs' for future generations.29 Jun 10:30 PM
New Zealand'Not promising': Goff not buying into Government's water reformsProjected cost savings cannot be relied on, warns mayor.29 Jun 10:14 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuA Whangārei school takes on a journey to discover its rootsKokopu school staff came across historical learnings on it journey to discover its roots.29 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHorowhenua residents urged to limit water usage after major rainfallConsistent rainfall in the Lower North Island has put water treatment plants under stress.28 Jun 02:50 AM
New ZealandBig swells are set to hit Wellington's south coastMetService has issued a Heavy Swell Warning for between 6am Tuesday and 11pm Wednesday.27 Jun 10:33 PM
New ZealandAccess to safe drinking water the number one infrastructure issue for KiwisA report shows four out of five Kiwis want increased investment in water infrastructure.25 Jun 05:43 AM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured in Horowhenua bridge crashEmergency services were alerted to the collision at around 3.30am.24 Jun 07:47 PM
New ZealandSoapy scandal: Free-for-all after failure to install coin machine at tourist showersLocals are taking advantage of new public showers in Blackball after building botch-up.23 Jun 02:58 AM
New ZealandWaihenga bridge on State Highway 53 closed due to high river levelsThe Waihenga Bridge will remain closed due to heavy rain in the area.21 Jun 07:04 PM
WorldAmsterdam gets a sinking feeling: City built on swamp is falling downThe city faces a decades-long rebuild to save its 17th century structures from the water.21 Jun 10:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhangārei out of water reform, CEO cites trust issue with govtMayor Sheryl Mai angles for compensation over water reform.19 Jun 08:34 PM
New ZealandAuckland's $10b of water assets up for discussion todayNanaia Mahuta says the water reforms will save households from ballooning water bills.17 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington cannot achieve carbon targets unless sludge is removed from landfillThe situation is effectively preventing the city from achieving its environmental goals.17 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCost to fix Wellington water revealed in report on leaky infrastructureLeaked Wellington Water report shows the cost of water upgrades as population grows.16 Jun 01:16 AM
New ZealandLifebuoy could have saved 'competent swimmer', Coroner findsKenny Espinosa drowned despite being a confident swimmer.14 Jun 03:34 AM
New Zealand'Going to take a while': Auckland's water dams still only half fullOverall supply is in better shape thanks to new measures.07 Jun 11:04 PM
New ZealandSporting legends among eight new knights and damesDame Ruia Morrison, Sir Wayne 'Buck' Shelford lead the Queen's Birthday Honours list.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandJervois Quay closure: 'Add a good hour to your trips'Wellington City Council is asking people to use alternative transport this weekend.03 Jun 09:29 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Giant-sized water bills on the wayCost of fixing water infrastructure is likely to be even bigger than forecast.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCapital's Jervois Quay closes for stormwater pipe fixPeople in the Capital are being urged to take alternative transport over the weekend.03 Jun 12:27 AM
New ZealandThree waters reform: Services could be amalgamated into 1-4 entitiesUp to $185b will be needed for pipes across the country over the next 30 years.02 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland water rates to rise by 7 per centIt will be the first of yearly rates hikes for the next 10 years.01 Jun 03:13 AM
PoliticsCanterbury flooding: PM gets aerial tour of soaked regionBridges washed out, whole farms under water, as sun comes out.31 May 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJon Lamonte: Watercare's $18.5b plan for AucklandOpinion: Why households with typical water use will pay around $1.50 more per week.31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAshburton residents endure sleepless night as river risesAshburton is preparing for mass evacuations as the river rises and heavy rain continues.30 May 04:50 PM
EnvironmentSnorkelling programme takes out top environmental awardNorthland's environmental champions have been recognised in the regional council awards.30 May 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Evacuate now': Residents told to leave as river risesCivil Defence is going door-to-door requesting Selwyn Hut residents to "evacuate now".30 May 12:51 AM
New ZealandFiji sea rescue, beheading claims: Navy call off search for missing fishing crewMystery still surrounds the decision of some crew to jump overboard.28 May 09:37 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council approves budget with hefty rate and water bill risesMayor Phil Goff said there was middle ground support for the budget.25 May 12:00 AM
