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OPINION: Expensive work on wastewater infrastructure can result in closed beaches.
People warned to stay away from orange Ōhinemuri River until testing done
More rain could turn the river orange again this week.
Man pulled from water in Auckland's harbour
Police were called to Queen’s Wharf about 4.50 am.
Sewage trucked away from hundreds of Auckland homes with no proper connection
Summer is potentially going to be really smelly, one homeowner says.
Tauranga City Council to consider fluoridation directive
Tauranga’s new council must decide if work to fluoridate the city’s water should continue.
Limited engagement with iwi on Three Waters replacement - officials
'The Government intends to engage with iwi/Māori and report back in late 2024.'
Wastewater discharging into Wellington bay after pipe breaks
Eastbourne residents are being asked to reduce their use of toilets and showers.
The big questions that hang over Three Waters
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Owners of Du Val-managed Lakewood Plaza units pay millions after water mains burst
'Millions of dollars in repairs, ridiculously expensive': owner paying $30,000.
Brassed: Town discovers surprise contamination source
Residents in the town should know by Friday if they can resume using the tap water.
Tokomaru River ruled out as source of lead contamination
Residents were told not to drink tap water on Tuesday as a precaution.
Council battles Māori advisory board over new Watercare chair
Auckland Council says the appointment complies with the rules.
Winter swimmers warned of 'cold water shock' as mid-year drowning toll revealed
'Taking on one large breath of water is enough to prove fatal.'
World Drowning Prevention Day
Water Safety NZ chief executive Daniel Gerrard says 'the power is in prevention'. Video / Water Safety New Zealand
'No brainer': Hawke's Bay councils exploring joint water services model
The talks pick up from previous joint work in 2019.
Kaipara Harbour water test near town shows alarmingly high levels of aluminium
The aluminium could be toxic to fish and a potential cause of 'zombie' snapper.
Completion on track for Dannevirke fluoridation plant
The installation and commissioning of a fluoridation plant in Dannevirke is progressing.
Life on Earth? Ancient asteroid reveals new solar system secrets
Ancient asteroid fragments answer questions about life on Earth and the solar system.
Fresh attempt to halt fluoridation works in Rotorua fails
It comes as orders to treat more of the city's supplies are considered.
Plans abandoned for $400m wastewater plant near Manukau Harbour
Glenbrook residents are ecstatic, saying they chased Watercare away.
Pou saved after harsh swells left it lying on the beach
Mahia locals' call for help answered after pou washes into the sea in big swells.
King's counsel barrister v Auckland Council over Point Wells seawall: who won?
Issues from the case have wider implications: Auckland has a vast 3200km of coastline.
'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.
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
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French-owned HEB Construction profit leaps 62% from NZ operations
Business has road, rail, bridge, land, urban development and water projects throughout NZ.