New ZealandFocus: Board of inquiry to decide on Auckland taking Waikato waterA board of inquiry will decide on whether Auckland should be allowed to take an extra 200 million litres a day from the Waikato River to address its water crisis. Video / Brett PhibbsWatch30 Jun 05:28 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain only increases dam levels by 1%Auckland’s deluge over Queen’s Birthday weekend only increased water storage by 1 per cent. Video / WatercareWatch01 Jun 09:33 PM
New ZealandAuckland water use down slightly as tough rules kick inCity water usage reduces under new restrictions amid worst drought on record.16 May 10:20 PM
New ZealandIn hot water: 35 Aucklanders pinged for breaches as city faces droughtToday's sunny blue skies perfect for washing the car, right? Wrong Watercare says.16 May 03:54 AM
New ZealandTurn off the tap: $20,000 fines kick in today for water roguesWatercare opts for an education-first approach, but says its serious about saving water.15 May 08:53 PM
New ZealandAuckland water shortage: Is treated sewage a future option?Auckland is amid its worst drought on record - and experts say there is worse to come.08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: Auckland’s reservoirs fall below 50 per centFocus: New restrictions are set to come into place next month as water levels in dams drops below 50 per cent. Video / Brett PhibbsWatch26 Apr 06:41 PM
LifestyleWine on tap: Problem plumbing or miraculous mishap?One town witnessed a miracle after sparkling red wine started pouring from their taps.06 Mar 02:02 AM
New ZealandHalf of Wellington's rivers and streams riddled with e-coli"It's a huge investment hole, we're talking here about a multi-billion-dollar problem."19 Feb 02:52 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDesperate for water: Residents describe life in drought zoneExtreme water shortages and a scorching summer are proving a tough mix for Northland.14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato River sewage spill: Hamilton City Council finedFine of $56,000 after 1.7 million litres of human sewage spills into river for 19 hours.05 Nov 12:46 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Water quality results after the SkyCity fireFocus Live: Water quality results after the SkyCity fireWatch31 Oct 11:39 PM
New Zealand'Bloody shocking': Residents disgusted by brown tap water in NapierNapier residents are sick of having to leave their taps running to get clean water.03 Aug 01:52 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow your rates are spent: The water billTakapuna beach is undergoing a forensic examination to improve the water quality.22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNapier water restrictions while leaky pipe fixedAll residents, but especially those on Napier Hill, are being asked to conserve water.08 Jul 08:03 PM
New ZealandWork underway to repair Taupō's wastewater spillCouncil still doesn't know why the water main burst, but it is being investigated.06 Jul 01:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSeveral NZ centres fail key drinking water standardSome of NZ's main centres have failed to meet a key safety standard for drinking water.01 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandBig Read: How safe is our drinking water?Drinking water safe from another Tasman Tempest, says Watercare boss28 Apr 06:13 AM
New ZealandYachties tip water saving as crisis easesOne-time America's Cup yachting commentator Penny Whiting says yachties can teach other Aucklanders a few tricks to save water.17 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSewage overflow at Milford stoppedWatercare contractors have cleared a blockage in a sewagesewerage pipe which caused an overflow into the Wairau Stream at Milford 05 Mar 03:34 AM
PropertyWatch NZH Local Focus: Ratepayer takes on council over Two Mile CreekA local property owner in Waihi Beach is at odds with the Western Bay of Plenty District Council over the management of an erosion control project that affects his land. Made with funding from NZ On Air.15 Feb 06:11 AM
New ZealandBills may rise to stop sewage overflowsEXCLUSIVE: Water bills in the country's largest city may have to rise to stop raw sewage flowing into Auckland Harbour almost every time it rains.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDirty water: Can green roofs fix sewage?Some experts believe the key to eliminating raw sewage overflows into Auckland Harbour lies on the roof of one of the city's recent office blocks.20 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Iwi wade into water issueHawke's Bay iwi Ngāti Kahungunu say they warned authorities for decades about the risk of water contamination. Watch19 Sep 07:55 AM
OpinionEditorial: Muzzling of Watercare totally unnecessaryDebate about the benefits of corporatised or privatised water models has been simmering for several years.09 Dec 04:30 PM
BusinessRebuilding Christchurch business - Peak RecruitmentOne recruitment company seeking engineers for the Christchurch rebuild is getting more phone calls from expats wanting to return home.17 Mar 10:30 PM
EconomyDelicate balancing act ahead for ministerWe've told the Government, 'Guys, you need a bigger toolbox and you need to think about economic instruments'," says Alastair Bisley, chairman of the Land and Water Forum, talking about what is required to resolve the issue of water quality28 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandLiquid assetsWater is one thing NZ has plenty of. So why don't we manage it better - for the economy and the environment? Nick Smith<b>*</b> reports.28 Nov 04:30 PM
