'We have chased them away': Rural community's win over wastewater plant plan
Watercare has six days to decide whether to appeal or abandon the plans.
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Quick work to repair damaged water pipe
Clean-up continues as weather eases in Tairāwhiti.
'They were part way up the tree': Sheep surrounded by flood water lifted to safety
'I drove past and looked at them and thought ‘crap they are going to have to move’.'
Eke Panuku agrees to temporary Wynyard Quarter footbridge: Victory for businesses
Th announcement was a reversal of a previous position to reject a temporary bridge.
Steve Maharey: Failure to prepare – this Govt can blame itself for the hole it's in
OPINION: To be blunt, it is becoming obvious that the Government did not prepare.
Three men rescued from abandoned boat near Hen and Chicken islands
The police Eagle helicopter spotted the group in the water at 4.38am.
Leaky pipes mended, ending weeks of water restrictions for Napier
City council announced the calamity on April 23. Water use has been restricted since then.
Gisborne Study launched to track virus in shellfish after sewage spills
Gisborne Council to study shellfish safety after wet weather sewage spills
Connectivity key to Waimakariri biodiversity project
Waimakariri Irrigation’s biodiversity project has been going for seven years. Let me know if you need any more info. Cheers. Video / Waimakariri Irrigation ltd
French-owned HEB Construction profit leaps 62% from NZ operations
Business has road, rail, bridge, land, urban development and water projects throughout NZ.
Goldfish deaths: Pond owner blames fluctuating chlorine levels in water
There is typically one drop of chlorine in a standard bathtub-full of Hastings water.
‘Zombie’ snapper caught in Auckland suggests disease more widespread
The sick snapper caught near Port Albert suggest the problem is widespread.
Thames-Coromandel townships set to start using water meters
A user-pays system for water will be in place from July 1.
Can drinking water kill you? Here's when the healthy habit turns toxic
Hydration is associated with so many health benefits - but too much water could be deadly.
Power cuts cause overflow of untreated effluent in Raglan
Waikato District Council has asked the public to delay showers and limit water use.
Anti-fluoride group loses High Court bid to stop Hastings council adding fluoride to water
Fluoridation in Hastings water recommenced on April 8, 2024.
Wellington Water admits overlooking $51m budget error
Upper Hutt mayor said he was 'not surprised' by the latest debacle.
The plastic in your food that’s playing havoc with your gut health
From bottled water to tea bags, microplastics are finding their way into our bodies.
Diseased snapper described as 'zombies' caught in Kaipara Harbour
The fish have sunken and milky eyes, bones sticking out and a lack of mucus coat.
Rain warning downgraded for Napier and Hastings; CHB residents asked to conserve water
A rain warning has been downgraded for much of Hawke's Bay, but not northern areas.
Working with iwi, hapū vital for freshwater management: Auditor-General
Regional councils must focus on meaningful and enduring relationships with Māori.
Is hard water bad for you? Here's what the experts say
Though hard water may affect your skin and hair, it's not necessarily bad in all aspects.
Rotorua tap water judged best - but how did it rate against the Aussies?
'Think "wine tasting" without needing to spit out the samples.'
Rotorua communities say council kept them in the dark on rising project costs
“All they’re doing is committing their community to abject poverty.”
Weekly rates and water now $100 for average household in Auckland Council's 10-year Budget
Doing nothing is changing nothing, says Independent Maori Statutory Board member.
Wastewater flows into Hamilton stream after pump station failure
The council has asked people to keep themselves and their pets from entering the waterway.
300-berth marina planned for Hobbs Bay, Gulf Harbour
Berths are planned to be 14m to 25m with 10 superyacht berths at the new facility.
Police allege man who ran into harbour was evading arrest
The man has since been taken to hospital in a serious condition.
Top drop: Matamata-Piako District Council a finalist for best-tasting tap water
The council is one of four finalists in the National Water Taste Test competition.
Waters wars: Simeon Brown v Kieran McAnulty on Auckland's infrastructure woes
A fix for the city’s water problems or have the Govt 'buggered it up'?
Reactions to Gisborne District Council’s draft Three-Year Plan show diverse opinions
Ratepayers were asked how much they were willing to pay to help fix the issues.
‘It is rare’: Water restrictions for most of Hawke’s Bay; one community at Level 4
A pipe leak means Bay View is facing an extended wait in Level 4 restrictions.
Could Wellington be the next region to ink a water deal with the government?
Councils to work together on a plan for a Greater Wellington region water deal.
House insurance, Qantas sale and Watercare deal | Focus Morning Bulletin May 6, 2024
Insurance costs for houses rise, Qantas launches global sale and Aucklanders dodge 26 per cent water rates hike in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald