Water
Toxic algae bloom forces swimmers out of Hutt River
Wellington swimmers are being warned to stay out of the Hutt River as the warm weather causes toxic algae to bloom. Audio
Wellingtonians urged to curb water usage
Wellingtonians are being urged to conserve water after a recent dry spell caught the city's water supply management team off guard. Residents have been told they can water their gardens only every… Audio
Roxburgh without drinking water after flash floods
The Central Otago town of Roxburgh is without drinking water after heavy rain and flooding yesterday. Stephen Jeffery is a Roxburgh resident and represents the region on the Central Otago District… Audio
Clutha water measures aim to avoid severe restrictions
Water restrictions will be brought in for the entire Clutha district from Friday.
Missing history in bottling bonanza reports
A new plan for New Zealand's biggest ever water-bottling plant could revive struggling Bay Of Plenty towns, according to reports in the media this past week. But a few facts were missing from the… Audio
Missing history in bottling bonanza reports
A new plan for New Zealand's biggest ever water-bottling plant could revive struggling Bay Of Plenty towns, according to reports in the media this past week. But a few facts were missing from the…
AudioNew app to bring in water-allowance sharing
Farmers and growers in Marlborough will soon have use of an online tool that tells them how much water they can use on a given day.
Hotwater systems could spread Legionnaires'
A Christchurch woman is warning about the risks of being exposed to Legionnaires' disease through hotwater systems.
Treatment upgrade restricts Wellington water use
E coli detected in Lower Hutt's water supply following last year's earthquake is behind a warning for Wellingtonians to conserve water.
Legionnaire's disease fix slammed by plumbers
New Zealand's controls to combat Legionnaire's disease are being blasted by plumbers as years behind other developed countries. Canterbury has 10 cases of the sometimes-fatal disease, two of them… Audio
Petition on mass irrigation presented to government
Almost 70,000 people have signed a petition calling for the government not to back away from its commitment to reduce mass irrigation.
Nitrates stored in rocks 'nail in coffin' for artificial fertilizers
Nitrates can accumulate in rocks, then leach into waterways leading to water pollution over long periods, new research shows.
Dentists urge parents to steer kids away from sugary drinks
Health experts are worried about a rise in the number of children with serious dental problems, with many requiring hospitalisation and even removal of their teeth. Audio
Avocado growers apply for big water take in Far North
Conservationists in the Far North are sounding the alarm over the expansion of the avocado industry - and its demands for water. Seventeen companies have applied to pump up to 2 million cubic metres a… Audio
How the Auckland Council could save $30m a year
Combining the Auckland Council's water company with its in-house drainage operation could save $30 million a year. Video
Invercargill urged to conserve water after pump station blast
Invercargill's council says it hopes a water pumping station that exploded yesterday will be repaired by this afternoon. Residents and businesses are being asked to conserve water until the Waikiwi… Audio
Blasts shake Invercargill pump station's neighbours
Neighbours of a water pump station in Invercargill where there were explosions yesterday say the drama shook their nerves. All residents of Invercargill and Bluff are being asked to keep conserving… Audio
Water row: 'We are going to exercise our rights'
The Māori owners of Porotī Springs in Northland have run out patience in the battle for control of their water.
Poroti springs owners lose patience in water battle
The Maori owners of Poroti springs near Whangarei have run out patience in the battle for control of their water. They've announced plans to dam the springs to restore water levels and boost eel… Audio
Planned Porotī Springs factory could be moved south
Auckland company Zodiac Holdings is rethinking its plan to build a water-bottling plant at Porotī Springs near Whangarei in favour of building near Northport.
