Gulf Harbour sewage flooding: Businesses close after pump station damaged in rainstorm
“If they say no, then tomorrow we need to close another day.” Flooding at the Hobbs Bay wastewater…
Fifth-generation family farm at a standstill due to PFAS, sewage contamination
The future of Kate Tucker’s family farm is as murky as its waterways, which are sullied with sewage…
Alarm over plan to truck Auckland housing development’s wastewater north
Based on figures from Whangārei District Council (WDC)’s initial discussions with the developer, about 1600 tanker-loads of treated…
Proposal to truck Delmore wastewater from Ōrewa to Whangārei raises concerns
Based on those preliminary estimates, tanker journeys between Ōrewa and Whangārei could total about 486,000km and more than…
Moa Point sewage disaster: First independent findings to remain secret
“The interim report will not be released at this time, following advice from the Crown Review Team that…
Birkdale sewage overflow sparks developer fight over $320k Watercare bill
$220,000 as a growth fee to Watercare;$100,000 to upgrade Watercare’s sewer main, which his new homes will feed…
Fatberg triggers sewage leak in Rotorua, forcing closure of popular water hole
This blockage caused an overflow from a sewer manhole on Jameson Ave, which was detected on Wednesday. “The…
Fisheries Minister Shane Jones blasts Christchurch City Council’s ocean sewage plan
It came days after the regional council issued an abatement notice to the city council over the plant’s…
Wellington resident horrified after raw sewage ‘exploded’ from his toilet, hit the ceiling
He said it had rendered the bathroom unusable, and the smell made it difficult to be in his…
Island Bay Festival cancels water-based activities due to sewage spill but thousands still attend
Down at the festival Rosie said they came to the festival every year and made time for the…
Canterbury swimming spots closed after sewage contamination warning
Swimming in the water in the meantime risks contact with bacteria and other pathogens, said Dr Imogen Evans,…
Warning after sewage leak into Wellington harbour
The Seaview treatment plant. Photo / RNZ / Krystal Gibbens A warning has been issued after a sewage…