New ZealandGreymouth almost runs out of waterGreymouth was close to running out of water yesterday after a connection break prevented the Coal Creek reservoir from refilling.22 Apr 04:06 AM
AgribusinessTrendy nut a hard one to crackIt takes a gallon (3.785 litres) of water to produce an almond, and almond growers use about 10 per cent of California's water supply every year.10 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldFlood of anger over dry tapsIn LA, where residents use an average of 265 litres of water a day, an academic study found that the most affluent neighbourhoods used up to three times more than others.10 Apr 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessSanford looks to lay off 232 Chch staffSanford, New Zealand's largest listed fishing group, is in consultations with 232 staff who look likely to lose their jobs at the company.09 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandDrowning victim's actions a 'mystery'Those close to a drowning man who was pulled from Wellington Harbour last week say they are still mystified as to why their friend was in the water.06 Apr 06:36 AM
New ZealandTeenage heroes 'devastated' by deathA teenage hero who helped to rescue a drowning man is devastated she will never get to meet the student she saved.03 Apr 04:00 PM
OpinionSam Judd: Auckland's water threatened by poo?Treated sewage from Hamilton is discharged into the Waikato River near Hamilton, and much further down, Auckland City is taking water, writes Sam Judd.25 Mar 08:19 PM
New ZealandDriver error blamed for Shotover Jet crashAn investigation into a Shotover Jet crash which left two people hospitalised has found the crash was down to driver error.18 Mar 11:28 PM
New ZealandCompensation unlikely from burst mainsAlbany businesses forced to close yesterday because of burst water mains seem unlikely to get any compensation for their losses.13 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatercare to restore water shortageWatercare is pumping water from tankers into water pipes for almost 600 elderly people in two retirement villages and a hospital affected by a general water outage in the Albany area.13 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandYoung freediver dies after blacking outThe mother of a Kiwi teenager who died while freediving in Australia at the weekend says her son had a passion for diving and spearfishing08 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi teen dies while freedivingA Kiwi teenager has died while free diving with three friends off the Australian coast yesterday.08 Mar 02:09 AM
BusinessWaimea dam gets consentThe Tasman District Council has given its consent for the proposed Waimea Community Dam, says Irrigation NZ.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPipi population dying in Whangarei harbourA massive pipi bed in Whangarei harbour is dying and there are fears the change could destabilise the harbour - and Marsden Point itself, Radio NZ reports.02 Mar 01:16 AM
New ZealandEmotional scenes as body pulled from water at Tolaga BayThere were emotional scenes on the East Coast north of Gisborne yesterday afternoon as divers located and recovered missing Malaysian man Kuan Loon Loh.01 Mar 11:47 PM
New ZealandWater warning on North Shore beachesSwimmers are being told to steer clear of the water at popular beaches on the North Shore after water quality tests returned poor results.27 Feb 12:58 AM
New Zealand'We both went under the water'A young English tourist is being praised for trying to save a Malaysian man who is believed drowned after jumping off the Tolaga Bay wharf on the East Coast.26 Feb 12:43 AM
New ZealandMan dies after jumping off wharfAn English tourist jumped in the water to try and save a man who jumped off the wharf at Tolaga Bay - but he was swept away by a wave.25 Feb 03:49 AM
New Zealand'Missing' tourist spots self on FacebookA German tourist thought to be missing has come forward after spotting a photograph of herself on Facebook and contacting police.23 Feb 06:25 PM
New ZealandPlastic-pollution battlers back on waterA group of young adventurers are taking to the water in some unusual kayaks in a bid to battle plastic pollution.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandStill no sign of missing German touristSearch teams have been deployed into Eastern Fiordland as the search continues for a missing German tourist.22 Feb 12:16 AM
KahuNgati Whatua 'closes' city beachAuckland's Ngati Whatua tribe is closing Okahu Bay beach tomorrow for a tribal event - the first time since it won co-management of the beach in 1991.19 Feb 09:27 PM
New ZealandGerman woman missing in SouthlandA search is under way for a missing German woman in the Manapouri Hope Arm area in Southland.19 Feb 08:24 PM
