New ZealandJetskier rescue: 'Sheer stupidity'Family members of a Northland father and son caught in rough weather when their jetski broke down headed back out to retrieve the jetski after the rescue.24 Dec 03:21 AM
New ZealandDesperate attempt to save cropsRain-starved fruitgrowers in the Hawke's Bay say they're willing to breach water restrictions in a desperate attempt to save their crops.24 Dec 12:16 AM
KahuCouncil approved to appeal water rulingThe New Zealand Maori Council has been given leave to appeal to the Supreme Court over water rights.17 Dec 09:29 PM
New Zealand'Brave' surfer was forced to let goA "brave'' surfer who risked his life to save swimmers dragged out to sea was forced to let go of a young man to save the man's girlfriend.14 Dec 06:10 AM
KahuCouncil loses water caseThe Maori Council has lost its initial legal bid to delay the partial privatisation of Mighty River Power until Maori water rights are dealt with but is already working on an appeal.11 Dec 04:59 AM
New ZealandWatercare bows to user pressureWatercare Services has fitted meters to 14 Auckland household rain water tanks in a trial that will test the fairness of its new $582 annual wastewater fixed charge.10 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Muzzling of Watercare totally unnecessaryDebate about the benefits of corporatised or privatised water models has been simmering for several years.09 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandBusiness model tipped for NZ water supplyHigh-level discussions are taking place to stop councils providing water services and pass control to a handful of companies run on commercial lines.04 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandHarbour swim tests hard workThousands of athletes have been training for the State Harbour Crossing in Auckland and tomorrow it's time to put that hard work to the test.30 Nov 11:11 PM
KahuMaori fight over asset salesThe Maori Council's challenge to the Government's partial asset sales plan is likely to bypass the Court of Appeal and go directly to the Supreme Court early next year in order to meet the looming deadline for the sale of Mighty River Power.28 Nov 09:25 PM
KahuAsset sale decision expected soonThe Maori Council's High Court bid to halt the sale of Mighty River Power ended in Wellington today with a decision likely before Christmas.28 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandNew water bills lead to 765 complaintsWatercare Services has received 765 complaints since radical changes on July 1 to the way Aucklanders pay for water.25 Nov 04:30 PM
New Zealand'Our three days of hell'After a dramatic high-seas rescue, a Kiwi sailor tells of fear and misery on a crippled yacht during a Pacific storm.09 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandCouple glad to be aliveA New Zealand woman and her partner rescued from their damaged yacht in a Pacific storm say they are grateful to be alive after a long ordeal.09 Nov 05:43 AM
New ZealandStricken yachties in dramatic rescueTwo people trapped on a stricken yacht 1260km northwest of New Zealand have been rescued by a cargo ship this morning.08 Nov 09:23 PM
New ZealandCoastal town's revoltResidents of a small coastal town are refusing to pay for a $58 million debt that has crippled their local council and left them with the bill.03 Nov 02:32 AM
