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wastewater

9 posts
NNew Zealand
Wellington’s brown tide, Christchurch’s big stink, Auckland’s toxic beaches: Why our wastewater nightmare has just begun
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Wellington’s brown tide, Christchurch’s big stink, Auckland’s toxic beaches: Why our wastewater nightmare has just begun

  • February 22, 2026
My great-great-grandfather ­collected night soil, the historical euphemism for human excrement. He came after dark on his horse-drawn…
NNew Zealand
Onemana sinkhole near wastewater plant sparks beach health alert
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Onemana sinkhole near wastewater plant sparks beach health alert

  • February 19, 2026
“We are aware of a tomo (sinkhole) that has formed near the Onemana Wastewater Treatment Plant, and we…
NNew Zealand
Screened wastewater now being discharged straight into Cook Strait
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Screened wastewater now being discharged straight into Cook Strait

  • February 5, 2026
RNZ 5 Feb, 2026 10:43 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription.…
NNew Zealand
Water pollution warnings for Wellington, Lower Hutt after wastewater discharges
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Water pollution warnings for Wellington, Lower Hutt after wastewater discharges

  • December 26, 2025
“When it’s raining, wastewater volumes are higher than usual, and some wastewater may bypass the full treatment, resulting…
NNew Zealand
Cocaine use surges 43% in NZ wastewater drug tests as meth harm soars
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Cocaine use surges 43% in NZ wastewater drug tests as meth harm soars

  • December 15, 2025
“It is likely that increased supply of cocaine to New Zealand has contributed to the expansion of the…
NNew Zealand
Muriwhenua meth use explodes as cheaper supply floods Far North
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Muriwhenua meth use explodes as cheaper supply floods Far North

  • December 1, 2025
“It’s like a pebble in a pond. The ripples are felt all throughout the community and it’s not…
NNew Zealand
Oyster farmers to be compensated for wastewater overflow
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Oyster farmers to be compensated for wastewater overflow

  • November 3, 2025
Watercare confirmed on Monday in a statement that it was discussing the issue of financial support with Aquaculture…
NNew Zealand
Te Puke to get $96 million wastewater plant using first-of-its-kind technology
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Te Puke to get $96 million wastewater plant using first-of-its-kind technology

  • October 31, 2025
She said it would protect waterways and ensure reliable wastewater services as Te Puke continued to grow. Infrastructure…
EEnvironment
Russia tests ‘uninterceptable’ nuclear drone claimed to reach 124 mph underwater
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Toxic chemicals from wastewater removed with Canada’s eco-friendly method

  • October 30, 2025
Scientists have developed a new method that removes toxic pollutants from wastewater. Developed by researchers from Dalhousie University,…
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