Water
Cyclone Gabrielle: Clock ticking for Ruatorea as supplies running low
Up the coast from Gisborne, the isolated town of Ruatorea is cut off, without power, and hardly any reception.
Local residents are staying connected - and getting food parcels to each other across… Video, Audio
Wellington told to limit water after loss through leaky pipes
You'd think weathering one of the wettest winters on record and a soggy summer in the capital would mean there's plenty of water to go around - yet Wellingtonians are being told to cut back. What… Audio
Southland's warm weather, lack of rain raises fears of water shortage
Water levels could recede to the point that normal water use might impact environmental health, officials are warning.
Engineering students helping to restore drinking water
A group of student engineers at the University of Canterbury have recently returned from a trip to install drinking water systems at Tongan schools. Tim Dunshea was one of the engineering students… Audio
Auckland's unswimmable beaches - what's going on?
It's warming up, but swimming is off limits at many of Auckland's beaches after heavy rain at the weekend resulted in high levels of faecal bacteria. St Heliers, Herne Bay, Takapuna, and Titirangi… Audio
Auckland's huge waste water tunnel project starts dig under Manukau Harbour
For the first time, tunneling has begun under a major harbour in Tāmaki Makaurau. It's part of Watercare's giant waste water tunnel, which is expected to make the city's polluted beaches a thing of… Video, Audio
Kaitāia’s $15.3 million Sweetwater project brings new water resilience
Water restrictions are expected to be a thing of the past with the start-up of Kaitāia's major new $15.3 million Sweetwater supply.
Flood of new charges for excess water users in Christchurch
Christchurch City Council will begin charging households for excess water usage in the coming months.
Chasing stormwater from Ireland to New Zealand
Growing up in Ireland with a fascination with stormwater, set Aisling O'Sullivan on a lifelong mission to keep waterways free from pollutants, even here in New Zealand. She speaks to Kadambari… Audio
Chasing stormwater from Ireland to New Zealand
Growing up in Ireland with a fascination with stormwater, set Aisling O'Sullivan on a lifelong mission to keep waterways free from pollutants, even here in New Zealand. She speaks to Kadambari…
AudioPrimary principal on banning fizzy drinks in schools
Is it time to ban unhealthy drinks from schools? The government wants feedback on a plan to outlaw fizz and all other sugary drinks from primary schools, meaning water, milk and non-dairy alternatives… Video, Audio
Southland town in danger of running out of water
A small Southland town is in danger of running out of water unless residents make some drastic changes to how much they're using. Southland District Councillor John Douglas lives near the town and… Audio
Auckland water bills going up 7% from July
Inflation and Covid-19 being blamed - and with the price for 1000L of water will go up by about 12 cents, households with average water use will pay about $1.50 more a week.
Wellington's fluoride fail
How did Wellington Water fail to fluoridate much of its water supply for months on end - and why didn't it tell anyone? Audio
Wellington's fluoride fail
How did Wellington Water fail to fluoridate much of its water supply for months on end - and why didn't it tell anyone?
AudioWairarapa mayors hope three waters recommendations will be accepted
A working group, comprising of local government leaders, presented their three waters reforms recommendations to the government this week.
Featherston water supply at risk
The pipe supplying drinking water to the South Wairarapa town lies exposed and leaking in a riverbed.
Factory fire causes evacuations, toxic oil slick in river
A blaze in Canterbury this morning caused quenching fluid to enter the stormwater system.
Water resilience on the way for Carterton
Water tanks that will hold an additional 4 million litres are due for delivery in Carterton mid-February.
'Extreme risk' health warning for Waikato's Ngā Roto Lake
People are advised to stay out of the water after a significant increase in cyanobacteria and E.coli levels.
