20,000-litre leak discovered as Wellington water consumption skyrockets
Leak detection key to lowering water consumption as regions looks to water metering.
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Auckland needs more investment in water assets, says regulator
Phil Goff said the council group is constrained in how much it can invest in water.
Councillors and mayors clash over Wellington Water review proposal
Colleagues say they're sick and tired of Upper Hutt Mayor Wayne Guppy's negative attitude.
Pay rise before exit: Watercare boss' salary topped $800,000
Jaduram's salary was about 35 per cent higher than that of the next highest council boss.
'Like running mud': Hawke's Bay communities demand answers on brown, smelly tap water
Locals say they've endured brown water for two years and this weekend was the worst ever.
Ngai Tahu takes court action over South Island lakes and rivers
The papers were served on the Crown shortly after the Cabinet was announced.
Mayor urges review of Wellington Water's structure
Wellington water woes back in spotlight with mayor's call for review.
Water supply to be shut down after pipe bursts in West Auckland
Residents in Titirangi will have their water supply shut down as a burst pipe is fixed.
Boom business: water tanks in hot demand
Faced with an ongoing hosing ban, Aucklanders are rushing to install rain water tanks.
Auckland's drought gets small boost from Pukekohe bores
Auckland will have an extra 40 million litres a day of water by Christmas
Farmers want Labour to govern alone - Fed Farmers
Mid Canterbury president David Clark said farmers are worried about the future.
$40k to protect biodiversity at Christchurch's St Martins stream
More than 3000 natives planted as part of a restoration and enhancement project.
Local Focus: Candidates turn to young voters to deliver special Civics lesson
Senior students put candidates on the spot in Rotorua. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Local Focus: National and Green candidates agree water is the big issue
What do the candidates say are the Rangitīkei issues? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Out of control boat goes airborne after smashing into dock
An unmanned out of control boat goes airborne after smashing into a concrete dock. Video / Martin County Sheriff's Office
Napier residents told not to drink dirty tap water as shortages bite
Napier's water demand has already skyrocketed to summertime amounts.
Water woes far from over as restrictions eased for Auckland businesses
Regions dams 66.8 per cent full compared to usual 91.4 per cent at this time of year.
'Welcome relief': Water restrictions on Auckland businesses eased
But the water crisis continues with dam levels nearly a quarter below normal.
'They can't put us all in jail': Farmers rally against water regulations
Farmers stage protest at the Gore A&P Showgrounds.
'It becomes very addictive': Chch locals brave ocean's chill every morning
The group of ocean dippers meets every week, togs and towels ready to go.
City of Fails: Two decades of Auckland's broken bridge, rail tracks and water supply
Aucklanders face the prospect of severe water restrictions this summer.
House leaks 67,000 litres of water a day
Cause of huge leak 'won't be known until they ... dig it up and repair it', council says.
Kids' stomach bugs linked to big downpours - study
Kiwi kids more likely to catch bugs from drinking water days after big rain, study finds.
Man accused of stealing taps from 20 businesses
The thefts have resulted in thousands of dollars worth of water damage.
Meet the candidates: Helen Jeremiah, The Opportunities Party - Northland
Opportunities Party Northland candidate backs taxes on properties and on drugs.
Darleen Tana Hoff-Nielsen: Clean drinking water a must for Northlanders
Green Party Northland candidate calls for a stop to water consents for avocado orchards.
Auckland water restrictions eased for business, but not households
Residents are still banned from using hoses outside and washing cars.
'The rates are killing Te Kūiti' - debt burden too big
Rates are crippling residents of a rural district where council debt is $40 million.
Furious residents told 'disgusting' water safe to drink
A Waverley resident shared a photo of the dark brown water that had come from their tap.
$34m reservoir relieves Auckland's drought - and mayor wants 50m litres more out of Waikato
The mayor plans to meet to discuss Auckland's water restrictions next week.
Focus: Phil Goff unveils 25 million litre boost for Auckland’s water supply
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff unveils Watercare's new water plant in Pukekohe East capable of supplying 25 million litres a day. Video / Dean Purcell
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.'
'Fountain of sewage' erupts in Selwyn, Canterbury
Locals say the area "stank" and toilet paper could be seen in the trees.