Wellington's million-dollar 'turd taxis' taken off the road
Major repair completed in the scramble to patch up Wellington's water woes.
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Rain in Auckland this week - but still not enough to fill the dams
Rainfall not enough for even a trickle in drains and ditches.
Dry week ahead for most of New Zealand
Aucklanders used 416 million litres of water on Saturday.
The Big Dry: 18 reasons why an Auckland drought became a water crisis
ANALYSIS: Simon Wilson examines how Auckland ended up in the midst of a water shortage.
Watercare boss defends drought response as dam levels continue to plunge
The organisation says it is operating based on drought standards set by elected officials.
The big dry: Before and after of Auckland’s dams
Auckland's drought crisis is making things worse for this year's budget. Video / Brett Phibbs / Supplied
Workers laid off as water restrictions follow Covid-19 shutdown
'Covid-19 hurt my business. Water restrictions killed my business.'
Auckland politician wants recycled water used on parks
Watercare says there are health risks with recycled water being used on parks.
Auckland water storage continues to fall - and it's only going to get worse
Forecasters say the region is in for a drier-than-usual May and June.
Teen dies after being pulled from a rip at West Coast beach
One person has died after being caught in a rip on a west coast beach.
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.
Turn off the tap: $20,000 fines kick in today for water rogues
Watercare opts for an education-first approach, but says its serious about saving water.
Freeeeeeedom! Kiwis embrace level 2 - what you can do this weekend
It's here at last, New Zealand. Our first level 2 weekend.
Shorter showers, no hoses: Restrictions as Auckland runs dry, $20k fine for rule breaks
Showers expected but not enough to bring relief to city's water shortage.
Bill for Wellington's water woes skyrockets
Repair projects are costing tens of millions of dollars, and there's more to come.
Body discovered in the water at Evans Bay in Wellington
Police are working to establish the circumstances surrounding the death.
Budget wishlist: What environmental leaders want
Dr Rebecca Stirnemann says: "It's cost-effective to do the action now".
'We don't know how much rain we're going to get'
Changing to level 2 could be make Auckland's water crisis even worse.
Water dam drops to 29 per cent: 'We almost cried'
Visitors almost cried when they saw the near-empty Upper Nihotupu dam.
Search sparked after kayak abandoned in Weymouth area
If it floats put your name on it - a request from Coastguard NZ.
Auckland water shortage: Is treated sewage a future option?
Auckland is amid its worst drought on record - and experts say there is worse to come.
'Insulting': Council offers $1 for lifestyle block land to doctors fighting Covid-19
Homeowners are having land taken off them by a council for no compensation.
Drought bites: Goff confirms mandatory water restrictions looming
Watering gardens, washing cars and water blasting houses could incur a heavy fine.
Weather: Brollies in the north, beanies in the south
Scattered showers this afternoon for the North Island.
Wild weather: Deluge has no impact on Auckland's dire water levels
Residents still being urged to take up the four-minute shower challenge despite downpours.
Emergency water delivery for Matakana Island residents in lockdown
"We would usually be pretty self-sufficient ... but with lockdown it makes it harder."
Brian Fallow: Opening up the local body money tap
Councils need to spend. The funding is on the way. So how can we put the two together?
Waikato pipeline will not save Auckland from water restrictions
Jaduram said a drought will always trigger messages to save water.
Focus: Auckland’s reservoirs fall below 50 per cent
Focus: New restrictions are set to come into place next month as water levels in dams drops below 50 per cent. Video / Brett Phibbs
Aucklanders saving water as severe drought continues
Aucklanders are still being asked to limit showers to four minutes.
Soul surfers: catching waves to boost mental health after lockdown
Local surf breaks will provide a wellbeing boost for many New Zealanders.
Covid 19 cuts Kiwi beach season short, brings new surf life saving challenges
Preventable drownings are up, but rescues down as Covid-19 ends NZ beach season early.
Water crisis: Aucklanders face compulsory restrictions next month
The city's water dams are at a critically low level below 50 per cent.