Infrastructure
Hamilton residents face shake-up in how they pay for water
National water reforms mean the city has to move away from residents paying for water through their rates based on capital value - to either a set charge or a user pays model.
'Right thing to do': Mayor on Wellington Water chair's resignation
Nick Leggett stepped down as Wellington Water board chair on Sunday.
Wellington Water chair resigns over Moa Point sewage disaster
Nick Leggett said the failure of the treatment plant was deeply serious and had affected the environment, public health and the community.
Shelves stripped of bottled water after boil water notice issued
A public health alert was issued on Saturday afternoon for around 14,000 households in Christchurch.
Relying on tug boat from Australia risks lives, council leaders say
Leaders on both sides of Cook Strait say lives could be put at risk due to its emergency tug being off-contract from this month.
Tai Rāwhiti locals anxious to have reliable northern route out of Gisborne
Convoys along State Highway 2 were stopped on Thursday night and have been cancelled this weekend, because of the threat of rain causing more slips in the gorge.
Former mayor offers quirky advice for water complaints
A former mayor-turned water specialist has offered some humorous advice on dealing with complaints - just ask people how much contamination they're comfortable with.
Wellington Water quiet on Moa Point plans
Staff are now able to enter the failed treatment plant, but the agency isn't providing details of the work being done or who is involved.
Mayors on Moa Point - what happens next and who will pay
Some mayors in the Wellington region have weighed in on the Moa Point sewage plant failure.
Fears of another Moa Point, as scale of wastewater plants problem revealed
The water regulator says about a third of New Zealand's wastewater plant consents have expired.
International Convention Centre opens in Auckland
The International Convention Centre in Auckland officially opens today, 10 years after construction started. SkyCity Chief Executive Jason Walbridge spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Cause of days-long Cuba Street power cut unclear
A major power cut at a boutique hotel has thrown families and businesses into darkness on Wellington's Cuba Street.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 9 February 2026
The latest on the sewage spill at Wellington's Moa Point. Were early warning signs missed? As the government looks to step in with an inquiry, we talk to the Wellington Mayor Andrew Little about what… Audio
'Sensible solution': Historic bridge no more, after decaying cables removed
A cables spanning the former Ōpiki toll bridge next to State Highway 56 came down in high winds on New Year's Eve.
'Catastrophic': Wellington mayor to bring sewage failure to Luxon's attention
Meanwhile, Wellington Water said screened wastewater was now discharging to the long outfall pipe again.
The Panel with Mark Knoff-Thomas and Kathryn Graham, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Mark Knoff-Thomas and Kathryn Graham. First up, we return to Wellington's south coast where sewage continues to spew out. Eugene Doyle is… Audio
'Landmark' bridge's future under cloud with more repairs needed
For the second time in just over two years, the ageing structure has sagged into the water below. Audio
Wastewater woes 'incredibly disappointing': Wellington mayor
Andrew Little says with beach access limited the plant failure could not have come at a worse time.
How flushable sensors could be used to help clean up Auckland's beaches
Auckland University has been piloting flushable sensors designed to detect underground sewer faults. Audio
What to know about the entity replacing Wellington Water
Explainer- Ratepayers in the Wellington metropolitan area will have two bills from 1 July as new water entity Tiaki Wai steps up.
