Twizel’s water supply was cut off on Tuesday after a sudden shut-down of the treatment plant, leaving many residents without running water.
New Zealand
Thu, Apr 9
Alexia Stoddart from Tommy's Real Estate has had a client lose out on their dream home because of the delays.
Recent figures showed many rivers and groundwaters were affected by pathogens or nitrate levels that could pose risks to human health.
Environment
Explainer: Several Auckland suburbs were put under a boil water notice over possible E coli contamination. Here's what that means.
Health
Tue, Apr 7
Watercare said the precautionary notice affecting parts of Hillsborough, Mt Roskill, Royal Oak and Three Kings could be lifted tomorrow if follow‑up testing comes back clear.
Various attempts to get the dam off the ground have been mired in controversy since it was first supported with $20m of council funding.
Parklands Residential Estate, near Park Island, is being built in stages on a 120ha site formerly known as the Lagoon Farm.
Mon, Apr 6
Auckland man Kallen Neki had been stuck in unsuitable emergency housing since January 2025. Now his wait for an accessible home is over.
Sun, Apr 5
"Our expectation is that this revised capacity number finally brings consensus on this important issue," said the Housing Minister.
Politics
Tue, Mar 31
The war will dent confidence and put pressure on interest rates, according to New Zealand's largest bank.
Business
Thu, Mar 26
Urban planner Alain Bertaud has been touring New Zealand, delivering public talks and visiting with policymakers in Auckland and Wellington over the past week.
Sun, Mar 22
Mining in Reefton, home to just over 1000 people, is expected to generate up to 500 new jobs over the next two to five years.
Sat, Mar 21
New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi said it needs to carry out "urgent repairs" in the Karangahake Gorge.
Fri, Mar 20
Rent increases for Rotorua Lakes Council’s pensioner housing have been delayed again, as questions remain over how residents will meet the higher costs.
Thu, Mar 19
New data released this morning showed the housing market has recorded back-to-back monthly sales declines for the first time in nearly three years.
Analysis: For a country that imports every drop of its petrol, diesel and jet fuel, it’s a hard reminder for New Zealand, says Timothy Welch.
Consumer NZ recently described the situation as “serious” and called for urgent government action, citing concerns about both affordability and the way the market is functioning.
Mon, Mar 9
Some question whether it’s making it easier for pet owners to rent.
Thu, Mar 5
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment said Madeleine Fee committed multiple breaches of the Residential Tenancies Act with non-compliant building health and safety.
Tue, Mar 3
The landlord visited the home during a viewing to take photos to promote the property.
Crime and Justice
Rule changes for putting a granny flat on your section cut very little red tape, but move questions of liability from councils to homeowners.
Fri, Feb 27
"Spikes of stench" were expected to continue over the weekend from the Bromley plant, the Christchurch City Council said.
Despite unemployment levels and an uneven economic recovery, more than a quarter of the respondents to the bank’s latest Housing Confidence Survey say now is a good time to purchase a home.
Police received reports of chunks of tar on State Highway 1, State Highway 4, and State Highway 49, between Waiouru and Sanson this morning.
Wed, Feb 25
The council will consider a proposal to establish a joint venture company to continue the redevelopment of the Wakatu Quay site.
Mon, Feb 23
