New ZealandCouncil services affect you every dayFrom the moment you jump into the shower in the morning until you stagger back home later that night after a few post-work beers29 Sep 07:59 AM
KahuNo appetite for Brash's 'anti-separatism' - leadersFormer National Party leader Don Brash says a new anti-separatist campaign may end up donating to one of his old enemies, New Zealand First leader Winston Peters.29 Sep 05:30 AM
New ZealandCosts of gastro crisis could be recoupedSome of the costs for the Hawke's Bay Regional Council's investigation into the Havelock North water contamination crisis could be 28 Sep 06:12 PM
BDBDAgribusinessApproval for $400m irrigation schemeShareholders have approved the second stage of a major South Canterbury irrigation scheme.27 Sep 11:10 PM
New ZealandGuillain-Barre Syndrome patient linked to Havelock North gastro outbreakThe Hawke's Bay District Health Board has confirmed that the man diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome in Wellington Hospital on 22 Sep 07:42 AM
New ZealandIwi wade into Hawke's Bay water issueHawke's Bay iwi Ngāti Kahungunu say it warned authorities for decades about the risk of water contamination.19 Sep 08:23 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Iwi wade into water issueHawke's Bay iwi Ngāti Kahungunu say they warned authorities for decades about the risk of water contamination. Watch19 Sep 07:55 AM
Small BusinessGastro outbreak cost businesses $80,000Market view statistics during the gastro outbreak showed about an $80,000 drop in retail and hospitality spend.15 Sep 04:37 PM
EnvironmentSmith and Porter debate dirty waterJane Smith and Nadine Porter continue the water debate on The Country.14 Sep 01:54 AM
New ZealandOn a mission to rid beaches of rubbishMore than 30 events have been organised around the Auckland region for Keep New Zealand Beautiful's annual Clean Up Week.12 Sep 02:39 AM
New ZealandFix our water, locals pleadDiscoloured water they say they cannot drink has Foxton locals concerned they may be the next community to have an unsafe supply.07 Sep 10:40 AM
New Zealand'Disgusting' mess left at popular Mount tourist spotA Tauranga man is to hold a community clean-up after finding a shocking amount of rubbish dumped at one of the Bay's tourist hotspots. Nathan 05 Sep 07:00 PM
New ZealandIwi agrees to 1080 drops - with conditionsAfter eight months' consultation Ruapehu iwi Ngāti Rangi has agreed to aerial 1080 operations in its area - with many conditions. TBFree 01 Sep 10:00 AM
OpinionDame Anne Salmond: Abusing water is crazyIn New Zealand, we've recently been given painful lessons about what happens when waterways turn toxic.24 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionIain Rabbitts: Time to flush out truthThe Havelock North water crisis continues with misinformation, misdirection and people being economical with the truth.24 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanRudman: Money at source of water woesCOMMENT: Question is not how supply gets toxic but why govt won't pay to keep it safe.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSchool rolls begin to return to normalHavelock North Schools were back in full swing yesterday. It comes after they closed because of the gastro outbreak, which saw 22 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuCouncillor's cheeky apology over 1080A Waikato regional councillor found guilty of breaching the council's code of conduct twice in two weeks apologised in a tongue-and-cheek 22 Aug 11:00 AM
New ZealandHastings tests come back cleanTest results from the Hastings, Flaxmere and Bridge Pa water supplies have come back clear this afternoon.21 Aug 05:24 AM
EnvironmentCommunication key for council candidateHis science background could be helpful in communicating Horizons Regional Council's activities more clearly to voters, Allan Wrigglesworth 21 Aug 12:29 AM
New ZealandGastro outbreak: Tests point to cattle bugScientists' analysis suggests farm animals may be behind the gastro outbreak in Havelock North.19 Aug 11:44 PM
New ZealandCouncils assure residents of water safetyCouncils around the North Island are assuring residents of the safety of their water supplies following a gastro outbreak in Hawke's Bay.19 Aug 05:57 AM
New ZealandPoultry unlikely source of gastro-bugThe latest test results into the origin of the gastro outbreak has revealed it is unlikely to have come from chicken manure.19 Aug 05:22 AM
New ZealandHastings water chlorinated todayHastings people have been reassured there is no physical connection between Havelock North and Hastings water.17 Aug 11:44 PM
New ZealandMushroom farm link to previous water contaminationA report on a previous contamination at the water supply causing widespread sickness in the Hawke's Bay will be released today.17 Aug 10:38 PM
New Zealand'It was only a matter of time'An expert says the Havelock North outbreak was entirely preventable.16 Aug 10:31 PM
New ZealandGastro outbreak may have peakedHealth officials believe the gastro bug that has made thousands of Havelock North residents badly ill has peaked.15 Aug 11:26 PM
EditorialEditorial: Toxic tap water inexcusable anywhere in NZHow could a thousand people fall ill anywhere in New Zealand from drinking tap water?15 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandGastro bug: Parents' angerHavelock North residents say Hastings District Council knew the town's water supply was contaminated hours before they told people to stop drinking it.15 Aug 12:16 AM
New ZealandSomething in the water? Gastro outbreakHavelock North's water supply may be behind a vomiting and diarrhoea outbreak which is affecting a number of people in the area.12 Aug 08:46 AM
WorldVideo shows 'fatally flawed' waterslideWatch: Terrifying footage has emerged of rafts on the world's tallest waterslide flying off into the air, before boy was killed on the same ride.10 Aug 11:15 PM
SportMick Fanning surfs in chilly secret locationWatch: Mick Fanning ditched the professional circuit to dodge icebergs as he surfed isolated waves in a half-frozen lake at a secret location.10 Aug 09:05 PM
