Herald NOW'Wellington Water was a disastrous organisation': former councillorFormer councillor Fleur Fitzsimons called Wellington Water a deeply problematic organisation. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch11 Feb 06:58 PM
Herald NOWSpectacular shark sighting in Northland | Herald NOWPhotographer Andy Bruce captured a group of bronze whalers cruising along the Mangawhai Bar. Video / Andy BruceWatch11 Feb 06:27 PM
PremiumPremiumSport'Severe distress': Probe into serious allegations in NZ women's water polo teamAmid claims of player rift, bullying and favouritism, WPNZ says wellbeing is 'paramount'.11 Feb 04:33 PM
WellingtonOfficial silent on missed warning signs before 'catastrophic' sewage plant failureThe Wellington Water boss revealed there were potential signals of trouble at the plant.11 Feb 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyGulf Harbour golf course owner faces liquidation bid as debt battle deepensThe company is owned by The Phoenix Trust. The sole shareholder is developer Greg Olliver.09 Feb 09:18 PM
AucklandWorkSafe inspector to return to Auckland pool after second serious hydroslide injuryFirst a finger was cut off, then a boy smashed his front teeth on a slide joint. 09 Feb 08:48 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Too difficult': Developer pulls pin on major Ararimu managed fill proposalLocals feared years of dust, trucks and environmental impacts at Ararimu.09 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandWellington Water CEO: 'It will be months' before wastewater stops discharging into oceanPat Dougherty says it could take months before it is safe to swim on Wellington's South Coast.Watch08 Feb 07:16 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Wellington sewage snag yet another reminder of NZ's infrastructure deficitOPINION: We have a habit of fixing the problem in front of us, not the one for the future.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBeach town suffers summer of strict water rules: Limits to showers, laundry, toilet flushing'We can't have it happening again', councillor says of the restrictions.07 Feb 11:26 PM
New ZealandRemoving sewage before it goes septic is main focus for Wellington WaterMayor Andrew Little will raise the plant failure with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.06 Feb 09:45 PM
New ZealandSewage crisis eases as Wellington wastewater flows return to Cook Strait outfallRaw sewage had flowed directly into the South Coast for several days.05 Feb 10:43 PM
Wellington'Environmental disaster': Moa Point plant’s compliance problems laid bare before sewage failureUntreated sewage is now being piped just 5 metres offshore on the south coast.05 Feb 04:50 AM
WellingtonPhotos show raw sewage pouring into ocean after 'catastrophic failure'Snaps of the Wellington sewage fiasco show just what is being pumped out at the beaches.05 Feb 12:56 AM
WellingtonWatch: 'Catastrophic' sewage plant failure happened during remedial work - and it's still going into sea'We're in a bad way,' said city's water boss, describing the situation as 90/100. 04 Feb 07:13 PM
SailGPPeter Burling confident as Black Foils eye SailGP return in AucklandBlack Foils driver and co-CEO Peter Burling gives an update on the damage to their F50 ahead of the regatta in Auckland. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Feb 04:46 AM
WellingtonDamage could take 'months' to repair as mechanical failure at wastewater plant sends sewage into the seaMultiple floors of the city's wastewater plant were flooded with raw sewage.04 Feb 01:10 AM
New ZealandWellington officials give update on sewage spillWellington Water CEO, Pat Dougherty and Wellington Mayor, Andrew Little give an update on the sewage spill.Watch03 Feb 11:32 PM
New ZealandThe Country: Is there a 'freshwater tax' in the RMA overhaul?Jamie Mackay talks to Mark Hooper, Don Morrison, Mark de Lautour, and Rick Ladd.03 Feb 01:16 AM
New ZealandMount waterpipe network probed after deadly landslide kills six campersCouncil maps show water pipes directly above the campground hit by the slip.30 Jan 02:01 AM
New ZealandKelly Slater to headline elite golf club lunch to save surf lifesaving baseOnly 100 guests will attend the once-in-a-lifetime Te Arai Links event.29 Jan 12:00 AM
TravelFrom saunas to sea plunges: The remote islands where water resets your brainStudies show time spent in 'blue spaces' can lower stress hormones and lift mood.27 Jan 05:30 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Communities can fight for voice in local government reformsOPINION: Councils face the biggest shake-up since the 1989 local government reforms.27 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandAuckland’s $3.9b splurge: The projects that scored a record amount of public moneyA Herald investigation shows which programmes received the most funds.23 Jan 04:00 PM
Auckland'We all make mistakes': Why worker was watering tree in wild Auckland stormsCouncillor says the man will be embarrassed at being 'plastered all over social media'.21 Jan 11:47 PM
New ZealandMan dies in geothermal area in Rotorua in ‘water-related incident’Emergency services were called to Whakarewarewa last night at 9.40.18 Jan 10:16 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: Water wastage woes solved with Shower CanaryMatthew Black talks to Tom Raynel about his small tech start-up Shower Canary.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Epic' orca encounter off Coromandel coastTeen diver Lexi Henderson came face to face with a pod of orca while diving at Castle Rock near Hot Water Beach. Video / SuppliedWatch18 Jan 05:26 AM
AucklandAuckland swimmers warned off as wastewater still leaves many beaches unsafeMore than 20 Auckland beaches remain under 'do not swim' black flags.17 Jan 03:00 AM
TalanoaYoung swimmer's final two words before Waikato River claimed his lifeHis adoptive father says the Waikato River's current trapped him in a whirlpool.16 Jan 09:48 PM
AucklandMost Auckland beaches unsafe to swim due to faecal contaminationHeavy rain has put many of Auckland's beaches off-limits to swimmers. 16 Jan 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Happy-go-lucky' dad was turning his life around before beach tragedyHe and his cousin were pulled unresponsive from the water at Ripirō Beach on January 3.15 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘If in doubt, stay out’: Lifeguards save kayaker, then teach beach safetyA kayaker in trouble was fortunate the Surf Life Saving team turned up for training.13 Jan 04:00 PM
Christchurch‘Ungodly, heavy smell’: Bottles flushed down toilets blamed for closure of popular swimming spotCouncil teams have shut carpark, toilets and tracks while repairs are done.12 Jan 07:53 PM
