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Waiaroha fly-through

An artist's impression of Waiaroha, Hastings water treatment and storage facility with cultural and educational elements, proposed for the corner of Southampton St East and Hastings St South. Video / Hastings District Council

Watercare boss says focus on salary contributed to resignation

'It was a distraction for me but more importantly it was a distraction for Watercare.'

Caught short: Watercare added no extra supply before drought crisis

A 2013 report for Watercare said the city faced security of supply issues by 2020.

Govt proposes biggest infrastructure project since 1980s

The Government is investigating options for a 'game-changing' scheme at Lake Onslow.

Focus: Board of inquiry to decide on Auckland taking Waikato water

A 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 Phibbs

Heavy rain only increases dam levels by 1%

Auckland’s deluge over Queen’s Birthday weekend only increased water storage by 1 per cent. Video / Watercare

Auckland water use down slightly as tough rules kick in

City water usage reduces under new restrictions amid worst drought on record.

In hot water: 35 Aucklanders pinged for breaches as city faces drought

Today's sunny blue skies perfect for washing the car, right? Wrong Watercare says.

How your rates are spent: The water bill

Takapuna beach is undergoing a forensic examination to improve the water quality.

Napier water restrictions while leaky pipe fixed

All residents, but especially those on Napier Hill, are being asked to conserve water.

Work underway to repair Taupō's wastewater spill

Council still doesn't know why the water main burst, but it is being investigated.

Several NZ centres fail key drinking water standard

Some of NZ's main centres have failed to meet a key safety standard for drinking water.

Big Read: How safe is our drinking water?

Drinking water safe from another Tasman Tempest, says Watercare boss

Yachties tip water saving as crisis eases

One-time America's Cup yachting commentator Penny Whiting says yachties can teach other Aucklanders a few tricks to save water.

Sewage overflow at Milford stopped

Watercare contractors have cleared a blockage in a sewagesewerage pipe which caused an overflow into the Wairau Stream at Milford

Watch NZH Local Focus: Ratepayer takes on council over Two Mile Creek

A 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.