New Zealand'Part of the old network': Road damaged as Hastings water main burstsRepairs are under way to return water to homes.16 Sep 09:52 PM
New ZealandHealth risks of eel toxins studiedWairoa invited to take part in eel consumption survey to understand food safety risks.16 Sep 01:11 AM
New ZealandMidnight Search for Missing Fisherman at Nine PinLast night, Papakura Coastguard volunteers along with Titirangi Volunteer Coastguard were paged at midnight to assist in the search for a fisherman reported missing off the rocks.Watch13 Sep 09:22 PM
New ZealandFar North's water storage woes improved with 400th water tank installedThe programme hopes to put in another 200 by the end of the year.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandExperts warn shallow aquifers increase vulnerability to contamination on East CoastSurvey reveals aquifer depths of 5m-48m, raising concerns about future water availability.10 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleOpinion: Feel like you’re sending money down the drain?Kate Hall shares some simple ways to cut your water use, lower your bill and more.09 Sep 04:00 AM
LifestyleStill v sparkling water: Which one should you choose?You probably have a preference. But is there any difference for your health?08 Sep 03:38 AM
New ZealandCity with 'best water' looks at how best to deliver itNew laws mean councils need to review how best to provide water services.06 Sep 01:02 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWatercare's secret $20m deal with iwi raises ratepayer concernsAuckland ratepayers stumped up an additional $20m to care for the Waikato River.04 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuRestoring rivers with community supportTairāwhiti Wai Connections offers tailored support for catchment issues.02 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleHow changing your laundry habits can save you moneyKiwis use more than 39 billion litres of water a year for washing laundry.29 Aug 10:46 PM
New ZealandOpinion: Seine Olympic water woes and NZ's wastewater infrastructureOPINION: Expensive work on wastewater infrastructure can result in closed beaches.26 Aug 10:41 PM
New ZealandPeople warned to stay away from orange Ōhinemuri River until testing doneMore rain could turn the river orange again this week.25 Aug 11:52 PM
New ZealandMan pulled from water in Auckland's harbourPolice were called to Queen’s Wharf about 4.50 am.23 Aug 11:37 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSewage trucked away from hundreds of Auckland homes with no proper connectionSummer is potentially going to be really smelly, one homeowner says.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga City Council to consider fluoridation directiveTauranga’s new council must decide if work to fluoridate the city’s water should continue.23 Aug 07:54 AM
New ZealandLimited engagement with iwi on Three Waters replacement - officials'The Government intends to engage with iwi/Māori and report back in late 2024.'22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWastewater discharging into Wellington bay after pipe breaksEastbourne residents are being asked to reduce their use of toilets and showers.11 Aug 03:06 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe big questions that hang over Three WatersWill the Government's Three Waters fix be enough?08 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeOwners of Du Val-managed Lakewood Plaza units pay millions after water mains burst'Millions of dollars in repairs, ridiculously expensive': owner paying $30,000.07 Aug 09:17 PM
New ZealandBrassed: Town discovers surprise contamination sourceResidents in the town should know by Friday if they can resume using the tap water.07 Aug 08:53 PM
New ZealandTokomaru River ruled out as source of lead contaminationResidents were told not to drink tap water on Tuesday as a precaution.07 Aug 07:04 AM
New ZealandCouncil battles Māori advisory board over new Watercare chairAuckland Council says the appointment complies with the rules.05 Aug 03:59 AM
New ZealandWinter swimmers warned of 'cold water shock' as mid-year drowning toll revealed'Taking on one large breath of water is enough to prove fatal.'03 Aug 08:00 PM
New ZealandWorld Drowning Prevention DayWater Safety NZ chief executive Daniel Gerrard says 'the power is in prevention'. Video / Water Safety New ZealandWatch03 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'No brainer': Hawke's Bay councils exploring joint water services modelThe talks pick up from previous joint work in 2019.01 Aug 01:12 AM
New ZealandKaipara Harbour water test near town shows alarmingly high levels of aluminiumThe aluminium could be toxic to fish and a potential cause of 'zombie' snapper.14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCompletion on track for Dannevirke fluoridation plantThe installation and commissioning of a fluoridation plant in Dannevirke is progressing.10 Jul 01:20 AM
WorldLife on Earth? Ancient asteroid reveals new solar system secretsAncient asteroid fragments answer questions about life on Earth and the solar system.06 Jul 10:56 PM
New ZealandFresh attempt to halt fluoridation works in Rotorua failsIt comes as orders to treat more of the city's supplies are considered.05 Jul 05:01 PM
New ZealandPlans abandoned for $400m wastewater plant near Manukau HarbourGlenbrook residents are ecstatic, saying they chased Watercare away.05 Jul 12:11 AM
New ZealandPou saved after harsh swells left it lying on the beachMahia locals' call for help answered after pou washes into the sea in big swells.04 Jul 08:41 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionKing's counsel barrister v Auckland Council over Point Wells seawall: who won?Issues from the case have wider implications: Auckland has a vast 3200km of coastline.01 Jul 03:00 AM
New Zealand'We have chased them away': Rural community's win over wastewater plant planWatercare has six days to decide whether to appeal or abandon the plans.29 Jun 05:00 PM
