A third of Wellington's wastewater pipes in poor condition
Wellington's poo-gate systematic of a national problem that's been neglected for too long.
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Damning report: Hutt City's woeful water pipes
Wellington City isn't alone in poo-gate, Hutt City Council now faces its day of reckoning.
Swimmers beware: Toxic algae on the rise
Beware of toxic algae while swimming this summer.
App maps water fountains and refill stations across NZ
New map takes people to free water and away from plastic bottles and sugary drinks.
Native trees being sacrificed for Auckland's drinking water
Watercare says the project will improve the quality of Auckland's drinking water.
Body found in Hokitika River after man fell from rocks
Police believe it is that of the 23-year-old man who failed to surface yesterday.
Focus: Jet Boat Crash on Kawarau River
Focus: A commercial Go Orange jetboat has crashed on the Kawarau River near Queenstown, injuring five people. Video / James Allan
Body found in search for missing Dunedin swimmer, aged 14
Police believe it is the 14-year-old, who failed to return to shore three days ago.
Jetboat crashes on Kawarau River near Queenstown
There are reports of a jetboat crash on the Kawarau River outside of Queenstown.
Two failures in a month: Wellington struggling with poo-mageddon
Second failed pipeline: Trucks are left to transport 1 million litres of sludge a day.
Manukau Harbour water quality from bad to worse - report
"The Manukau has borne the brunt of Auckland's waste disposal unfairly for too long."
Local Focus: Wave goodbye to cyclone swells
Huge waves to subside just in time for the long weekend. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Locals lead the rescue of six stranded boaties in Northland
Locals led the rescue operation.
Massive waves and baking hot weather on the way
Blistering heat could tempt weak swimmers into dangerous seas today, forecaster warns.
Council backs 9-year-old's scheme to double Auckland's water fountains
Lilah O'Leary is determined to double Auckland's water fountains by the end of the year.
Piha rescue: Six saved from strong outgoing tide
"They were caught by the power of the current."
One person dead after boat flips at Manukau Heads
The incident was reported just after 9pm.
Northland had the lowest rainfall on record for 2019, now the rest of the county is facing water restrictions
Northland had the lowest rainfall on record for 2019, now the rest of the county is facing water restrictions.
Water restrictions in place across regions on verge of drought
Water restrictions are being put in place around the country.
Letters: Ancient fire controls still relevant
The Northern Territory has no disastrous fires; the mosaic burnoff system is still in use.
Māori water rights case aims to stop water bottlers
Govt maintains that no one owns water but Maanu Paul plans to challenge that view.
Letters: Swamp no place for homes
If legal action is taken against our council, guess who pays the bill.
Boat that caught fire was stolen, says witness after trio forced to swim to safety
A boat which caught fire in the Hauraki Gulf is believed to be stolen.
Three children swept out to sea at Pātea beach
A nearby swimmer saved two of the children.
Central Hawke's Bay towns urged to save water after mishap
Businesses shut as firefighters drive through town with megaphone to warn residents.
Probe into Wellington's Olympic-sized wastewater spill
Five million litres of wastewater spewed into the harbour. Who's accountable?
Local Focus: Mayor says infrastructure not to blame for water issues
Kawerau mayor believes infrastructure isn't the issue. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Kawerau residents boiling water for next three days at least
The first retest results have come back clear today.
Local Focus: Bay Groms helping kids get surf smart
Three local dads are 'wicked role models'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Children saved from potentially 'deadly' lake
Lake Rotorua is unpredictable and potentially deadly, warn long-term visitors.
Homunga Bay rescue: Coastguard tows boat to safety amid massive chop
There was a "massive amount of chop" making the search for the small boat difficult.
Best of 2019: Beached monster manta ray stuns scientists
Scientists have travelled to the Far North after the sea surrendered a 4.3m manta ray..
Report reveals Wellington Water flailing in a sea of red
Missed targets, a backlog of leaks, in need of cash, and now a collapsed wastewater pipe.
Police name person who drowned on Christmas Day at Kai Iwi Lakes
He was found unresponsive in the water at the Kai Iwi Lakes near Omamari.