Water
Inquiry begins into Havelock North's water contamination
An inquiry into Havelock North's water contamination will address what caused the outbreak, and how authorities responded. RNZ's Hawke's Bay reporter Peter Fowler joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Solid shampoo: taking the water out of toiletries
Brianne West of Ethique is trying to take some of the water out of your bathroom, by dehydrating cosmetics, toiletries and beauty products. Audio
Dunedin pump upgrade aims to combat floods
A new filter has been installed at a South Dunedin pumping station to help drain away stormwater in the event of a flood.
Botched wastewater projects prompt rethink
The Government could shake up the way big ticket water projects are handled by councils. Audio
E coli warning over private water supply
E coli has been detected in a private water supply on the outskirts of Masterton and about 100 residents have been warned to boil their water.
Niue Tourism denies water issues
Niue Tourism has rejected claims that bottled water due to be exported from the island has not been properly tested.
Council's right to fluoridate water upheld by Court of Appeal
The Court of Appeal rules that the local government and health legislation allows councils to add fluoride water. Audio
Hawke's Bay aquifers met drinking water standards - report
Hawke's Bay aquifer systems are generally suitable for drinking water supply, according to a five-year groundwater quality report.
Some Pacific islands under water stress
A new study looks at the impact of rising temperatures on the state of ground water in Pacific island states. Audio
Sinkhole drops contaminated water in Florida aquifer
About 980 million litres of radioactive water have leaked into Florida's main underground source of drinking water, officials in the US state say.
Ecologist say ignoring land use effects on water fatal flaw
A freshwater ecologist says avoiding the effects of dairy farming on water quality could be a fatal flaw of the inquiry into the Havelock North water crisis. Audio
Residents welcome Havelock North water inquiry
The Government finalises details of its inquiry into Havelock North's water crisis, five weeks on from the first gastro outbreak. The inquiry will focus on the outbreak and the council's response, not… Audio
Concerns over water bottling plant in Niue
A Niue water-bottling plant has come under scrutiny as it plans to export its water to New Zealand and North America.
Failed Whanganui wasterwater plant 'radical and flawed' - report
A failed wastewater treatment plant in Whanganui that plagued the town with a foul stench has been harshly criticised in an independent report.
Thousands in grants paid to Havelock North residents
Nearly $17,000 of taxpayer money has been paid out to people directly affected by the campylobacter outbreak in Havelock North.
Toby & Toby on ... a crisis in Havelock North and NZ's water problem
Opinion - The Havelock North water contamination is a public health crisis that should set alarm bells ringing, say Toby Manhire and Toby Morris.
Conflicting E coli test results prompt changes
The Tararua District Council is changing its testing methods after receiving both positive and clear water readings for E coli in Pahiatua's water supply. Video
Havelock North children afraid to drink tap water
Children in Havelock North refuse to drink the tap water despite being told it's safe. Many call it "sick water" and in some cases prefer to drink water out of a box. Video, Audio
Havelock North residents still suspicious of water
Despite being told their water no longer has to be boiled many residents of Havelock North are still suspicious about its safety and quality and are ignoring official advice. Audio
Pahiatua residents still need to boil their water
Pahiatua residents will have to continue boiling their water until at least tomorrow, despite a clear sample being recorded yesterday.
