WorldEarth’s water may not have originated from asteroids after allA popular theory suggests asteroids or comets helped bring the precious resource to Earth.17 Apr 02:19 AM
New ZealandIs Ashburton's water supply a health risk to babies? Council denies Greenpeace claims Greenpeace tests have shown high nitrate levels in Ashburton's drinking water.15 Apr 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Absurd': Expert disputes 'impossible' theory after thousands of eels dieMike Joy called claims about natural causes 'impossible'.10 Apr 06:30 AM
New ZealandPair’s desperate bid to pull unresponsive paddler to safety'It looked like a bag floating at first, but then I knew it wasn’t a bag,' a rescuer said.08 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandRed Beach rescueHarlem Scalabrini describes how he tried to rescue a drowning man off Red Beach, north of Auckland.Watch08 Apr 04:23 AM
New ZealandKaipara lifts water restrictions after steady rain boosts supplyA 22km pipeline will help Dargaville's water supply but not until the end of 2026.08 Apr 03:30 AM
New ZealandThousands of dead eels wash up on Canterbury beachEnvironment Canterbury says the deaths at Birdlings Flat were natural and caused by poorly timed migration. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Apr 11:27 PM
New ZealandRotorua public feedback sought on draft annual plan, water service optionsPublic can provide input until May 5 on the council's new feedback website.04 Apr 11:00 PM
WorldReaction to Trump's Tariffs, Russel Brand accused and China watches closely | NZ Herald News UpdateThe world reacts to Donald Trump applying new global tariffs on trade. Russel Brand is accused of rape and sexual assault. China keeps an eye on NZ investigations.Watch04 Apr 07:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Life in all places’: Showing Bay's thriving underwater world to a new generationThe 'middle of nowhere' turns into the middle of everywhere - just dip your head under.04 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismKiwi business buys local arm of boat-share service Skipperi from Finnish parentThe boat-share service was acquired for an undisclosed figure.04 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandMoerewa drainage concerns reignited by laundromat consent processHapū worry about greywater impacting the environment and local water supply.03 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandStrokes of inspiration? Mayors Mahé and James hit the waterHouseholds could save up to $5000 if councils collaborate on water services.02 Apr 04:03 PM
New Zealand‘Could take some time’: Salvage operation under way for tipped bargeA tipped barge at Tauranga's marina could take time to salvage, says council.02 Apr 02:36 AM
New ZealandBarge capsizes in Tauranga Harbour, 10l diesel spill containedAbout 10 litres of diesel spilled; absorbent booms are in place.31 Mar 11:32 PM
New ZealandToxic algae bloom: Health warning issued for Lake RotoehuPeople should avoid contact with the water to prevent illness.30 Mar 11:27 PM
New ZealandClimate change: How heatwaves are pushing NZ’s vital estuaries to worrying extremesEstuary heatwaves can trigger catastrophic die-offs of shellfish and toxic algal blooms.30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCode brown? Huntly's 'crappy water' issue continuesOne resident feels “disgusted and ripped off” for having to pay rates for “crappy water”.28 Mar 04:01 PM
New Zealand‘Changing the city’, cleaning up the beaches: the wastewater tunnel boring machine breaks throughThe Central Interceptor sewage tunnelling machine has got to the end of the line. 28 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'High costs': Commerce Commission to scrutinise Wellington WaterSimon Watts cited 'high costs and unsound financial management' as justification.28 Mar 12:52 AM
New ZealandLake bacteria poisoning: Warning after swimmer falls illThe person was exposed to bacteria at Lake Hood before a health warning was issued.27 Mar 08:20 AM
WorldBoy, 10, killed by crocodile while playing in river with his friends in IndonesiaA schoolboy was killed by a crocodile while playing in a river in Indonesia. Video / Video ElephantWatch27 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandRotorua water to be fluoridated by FridayThe council will also make two temporary sources of unfluoridated water available.26 Mar 05:33 AM
New ZealandAuckland water restrictions by May? Dam levels keep dropping as dry spell persistsThe region is already on drought alert, with dam levels 20% lower than average. 26 Mar 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Something is not right’: Auckland water project cost blows out from $420m to $1.1bThe price represents good value for Aucklanders, says Watercare boss.25 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandGastric cases rise, mum describes her child's ‘severe pain’Seven public pools in Greater Wellington are linked to the stomach bug outbreak.24 Mar 07:11 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: New Watercare Charter will deliver better deal for AucklandersOPINION: The estimated savings will total around $900 million over four years.24 Mar 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘False sense of security’: Eight children drown in one summerCoroner calls for better supervision around pools, lakes and rivers.23 Mar 11:46 PM
New ZealandMeet the weed boat driver keeping Hawke’s Bay streams flowing'Don’t worry, the ducklings can swim faster than this thing.'21 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandAvian botulism the likely killer of more than 100 ducks near Napier waterwaysMPI says its testing 'has excluded HPI [bird flu] as a cause' of the deaths.21 Mar 01:04 AM
New ZealandWater-saving efforts: Dargaville adapts to severe drought measuresDargaville's water use dropped by 166,000 litres a day under level-four restrictions.20 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandOlympians join fight against Bay of Plenty river energy projectThe Māori landowners group proposing the project says people are jumping to conclusions.20 Mar 04:17 AM
New ZealandSinkhole opens up on North Shore roadWater was turned off as Watercare responded.20 Mar 04:06 AM
New ZealandWhanganui firefighters warning after double burn-off in Westmere breaks rulesAbout 10 firefighters responded to the two fires in Westmere.19 Mar 09:45 PM
