New ZealandConsent deadline for Chch CouncilChristchurch City Council has been given a fortnight to speed up its consenting process, or power to grant consents will be taken away from it by the Government.12 Jun 06:29 AM
WorldTornado scar seen from spaceThe path of last month’s devastating tornado through the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore is revealed as a scar across the city in a NASA satellite image.09 Jun 08:27 PM
New ZealandRural water not fluoride-treatedWhile most people in urban Auckland get fluoride in their water, many in outlying rural areas don't.07 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandFluoridation advocacy 'on back foot'District health boards have been "on the back foot" when advocating the state-recommended fluoridation of drinking water, says the co-ordinator of a Government-established information consortium.07 Jun 10:28 AM
New ZealandInfographic: Water fluoridation in NZA map of where in NZ has fluoride added to its water supply.07 Jun 03:31 AM
New ZealandClimate change talks at Parliament todayLeading scientists, farmers, politicians, foresters and business people will descend on Parliament today to take part in a climate change conference.06 Jun 07:52 PM
New ZealandWinners take aim at new targetsA group that helped sway Hamilton City Council to stop fluoridating its water is now taking aim at Auckland, Wellington and other centres.06 Jun 07:00 PM
OpinionMary Byrne: Against fluorideFluoride Action Network NZ applauds the decision of Hamilton city councillors to stop adding hydrofluorosilicic acid to their water supply, writes Mary Byrne.06 Jun 06:16 PM
OpinionJonathan Broadbent: For fluorideThe decision to cut out fluoride in Hamilton's water supply will undermine public health in New Zealand, writes Dr Jonathan Broadbent.06 Jun 06:10 PM
New ZealandFirst water objectors considered 'nutters', says councillorHamilton city councillor Dave Macpherson remembers submissions from disgruntled locals against fluoride in their water in the late 1990s.06 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandGroup to continue lobbying for fluoride removalA group that helped to convince the Hamilton City Council to remove fluoride from its water supply says it will continue lobbying other councils throughout New Zealand to do the same.06 Jun 12:34 AM
OpinionShould fluoride be added to water?Health advocates say a Hamilton City Council decision to drop fluoride from its water supply will mean a costly decline in oral health. Do you agree? Vote here and leave a comment.05 Jun 10:08 PM
New ZealandHealth advocates rue fluoride decisionHealth advocates say a Hamilton City Council decision to drop fluoride from its water supply will mean a costly decline in oral health and the poor will suffer most.05 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandPull-outs tip balance in fluoride vote criticsHamilton looks likely to remove fluoride from its water in a vote from which at least five city councillors say they will abstain.01 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionClaire Browning: RMA changes a step back in timeThe RMA exists to help work out the right conditions, as well as manage effects, which under O'Reilly's approach would not occur, writes Claire Browning.30 May 05:37 AM
OpinionDr Ann Bartos & John Mauro: Learn from other citiesSeattle's an economic engine, a leader in sustainability and a hub for culture and creativity, writes Dr Ann Bartos and John Mauro. It could easily be Auckland.29 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandFamily of sinking boat praised for keeping calmA Papakaio family on board a boat that sank on Lake Benmore on Sunday, have been praised for their safety precautions and keeping calm during the ordeal.28 May 03:07 AM
New ZealandTroubled Waikato watersUp close, after it has travelled more than 300km, the Waikato River is so muddy that you cannot see your feet if you are standing just knee-deep beside its banks.17 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandHow water nourishes AucklandAuckland plans to spend $4.8 billion over the next 10 years on water projects as the city's population grows.13 May 09:30 PM
New ZealandBoaties rescued off Wellington HarbourThree boaties were rescued after their vessel sank near the entrance to Wellington Harbour this afternoon.28 Apr 05:45 AM
New ZealandMaritime NZ to develop lifejacket safety systemMaritime New Zealand says it is working with the fishing industry to develop new safety systems that may make wearing lifejackets compulsory when crossing bars such as the dangerous Grey River.25 Apr 01:05 AM
BusinessWater charges cause ripplesBusiness is a bit of a struggle for Karen and Don Tanner. They have run their electroplating firm for 35 years but, faced with increased competition from cheap imports, struggled to make a $3000 profit last year.20 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandWitness felt helpless as vehicle sankA man who witnessed a car drive down a wharf and plunge into the Tamaki River in Auckland last night says he felt helpless as he watched the vehicle sink.18 Apr 03:52 AM
TravelDaytripper: Watch, learn and plungeRainbow Springs is great for a family 'splash out', says Dionne Christian.12 Apr 11:00 PM
