Councils reach agreement to review wastewater plant
Central Hawke's Bay Council has dodged a possible $600,000 fine
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Jobs, health at risk from oyster thefts
Brazen theft has prompted Northland farmer to offer a reward in cash or oysters.
$6m pipe upgrade delayed in Dunedin
A delay could have a flow-on effect to an area of South Dunedin vulnerable to flooding.
Greens' bottled water plan 'rushed': PM
Charging bottled water companies raises wider questions, Bill English says.
Greens propose bottled water charge
The Green Party had its campaign launch in Nelson and focused on water.
Wellington start-up's smart bottle filter
Water-tech company Refil has launched its universal water filter on Kickstarter.
Watch NZH Local Focus: 'Don't bottle the Blue Spring' petition grows
Locals upset but Mayor supports the plan. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Napier council draws flak over rates rise
Napier's rates hike of 5 per cent is council taking "the easy option" - lobby group.
Do the regions get a fair share of tax?
The Economy Hub: Regional economies are going strong, but do they get a fair return?
Dick Quax: Kiwibank could be the model for Watercare
The Auckland Council should sell a stake in Watercare to the Super Fund and ACC.
Dairy expansion 'making us sick': Greenpeace
A public health group is backing a new Greenpeace call to halt dairying expansion.
Wife of drowned kitesurfer sends safety message
The kite surfer drowned doing what he loved
How two men in tinny saved 21m catamaran
Boaties leap to the rescue when yacht comes off its moorings in Paihia.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Local boy, America's Cup champion
Meet the man who trained Peter Burling. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Scientists to probe Spain-sized ice shelf
NZ scientists are preparing to probe the France-sized Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica.
Axing sugar cuts tooth decay by a fifth
Healthier food and drink and more exercise have cut preschoolers' tooth decay by a fifth.
Man dies while gathering scallops
A man is suspected to have drowned while out gathering shellfish in the surf.
Five people fatally electrocuted at water park
The incident in Northwest Turkey involved two teenagers and a 12 year old.
No more fizzy drink in schools
Drink distributors have agreed to sell only water in NZ primary and intermediate schools.
Stunning showdown between seal and octopus
A life-and-death battle between fur seal and octopus caught by Kaikoura kayaking guide.
Safety policy driving away contractors
A new policy is making it difficult for pole planters to get on site for their work.
Council could unblock cash flow
COMMENT:Selling Watercare along with port business would pocket the city up to $5 billion.
'I don't know how much longer I can hang on'
Len Dillon was desperately clinging to the back of his boat in a freezing, strong current.
Is the world running out of water?
Scientists say the world is running out of water, fast. So what can we do to help?
Fears for jobs at Waiwera pools
The Waiwera Thermal Resort is set to slash its opening hours.
A little bull goes a long way on Twitter
Opinion: The best satire is done so cleverly that its targets don't recognise it at all.
Nixon urges ACC aid for gastro outbreak
Councillor questions gastro support fund when extent of ongoing sickness still unknown.
Mayor, farmers on Labour water policy
Water and pollution are shaping up to be a key issue come election time.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Health warning for Lake Ngaroto
Health warning reissued one month after it was lifted. Made with Funding from NZ On Air.
Labour policy takes aim at dairy pollution
Labour's new freshwater policy would make it tougher for farms to intensify operations.
Aucklanders face higher water charges
Super City ratepayers face a rise of about 3 per cent in Watercare charges.
Missing man: Party boat safety queries
The friends of missing Tevita Kava say they did not get a safety briefing on the boat.