PremiumPremiumCompaniesBoom business: water tanks in hot demandFaced with an ongoing hosing ban, Aucklanders are rushing to install rain water tanks.25 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland's drought gets small boost from Pukekohe boresAuckland will have an extra 40 million litres a day of water by Christmas25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFarmers want Labour to govern alone - Fed FarmersMid Canterbury president David Clark said farmers are worried about the future.19 Oct 06:00 PM
New Zealand$40k to protect biodiversity at Christchurch's St Martins streamMore than 3000 natives planted as part of a restoration and enhancement project.17 Oct 07:50 PM
KahuLocal Focus: Candidates turn to young voters to deliver special Civics lessonSenior students put candidates on the spot in Rotorua. Made with funding from NZ on Air.15 Oct 08:59 PM
PoliticsLocal Focus: National and Green candidates agree water is the big issueWhat do the candidates say are the Rangitīkei issues? Made with funding from NZ On Air.14 Oct 08:50 PM
WorldOut of control boat goes airborne after smashing into dockAn unmanned out of control boat goes airborne after smashing into a concrete dock. Video / Martin County Sheriff's OfficeWatch12 Oct 06:45 PM
New ZealandNapier residents told not to drink dirty tap water as shortages biteNapier's water demand has already skyrocketed to summertime amounts.12 Oct 06:16 AM
New ZealandWater woes far from over as restrictions eased for Auckland businessesRegions dams 66.8 per cent full compared to usual 91.4 per cent at this time of year.12 Oct 05:40 AM
New Zealand'Welcome relief': Water restrictions on Auckland businesses easedBut the water crisis continues with dam levels nearly a quarter below normal.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'They can't put us all in jail': Farmers rally against water regulationsFarmers stage protest at the Gore A&P Showgrounds.08 Oct 02:32 AM
New Zealand'It becomes very addictive': Chch locals brave ocean's chill every morningThe group of ocean dippers meets every week, togs and towels ready to go.03 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCity of Fails: Two decades of Auckland's broken bridge, rail tracks and water supplyAucklanders face the prospect of severe water restrictions this summer.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHouse leaks 67,000 litres of water a dayCause of huge leak 'won't be known until they ... dig it up and repair it', council says.29 Sep 10:34 PM
New ZealandKids' stomach bugs linked to big downpours - studyKiwi kids more likely to catch bugs from drinking water days after big rain, study finds.29 Sep 03:14 AM
CrimeMan accused of stealing taps from 20 businessesThe thefts have resulted in thousands of dollars worth of water damage.25 Sep 02:25 AM
PropertyMeet the candidates: Helen Jeremiah, The Opportunities Party - NorthlandOpportunities Party Northland candidate backs taxes on properties and on drugs.24 Sep 06:00 PM
PoliticsDarleen Tana Hoff-Nielsen: Clean drinking water a must for NorthlandersGreen Party Northland candidate calls for a stop to water consents for avocado orchards.24 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland water restrictions eased for business, but not householdsResidents are still banned from using hoses outside and washing cars.24 Sep 02:35 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'The rates are killing Te Kūiti' - debt burden too bigRates are crippling residents of a rural district where council debt is $40 million.21 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandFurious residents told 'disgusting' water safe to drinkA Waverley resident shared a photo of the dark brown water that had come from their tap.19 Sep 11:28 PM
New Zealand$34m reservoir relieves Auckland's drought - and mayor wants 50m litres more out of WaikatoThe mayor plans to meet to discuss Auckland's water restrictions next week.19 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: Phil Goff unveils 25 million litre boost for Auckland’s water supplyAuckland Mayor Phil Goff unveils Watercare's new water plant in Pukekohe East capable of supplying 25 million litres a day. Video / Dean PurcellWatch18 Sep 11:37 PM
New ZealandWaiaroha fly-throughAn 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 CouncilWatch17 Sep 11:25 PM
New ZealandWatercare boss says focus on salary contributed to resignation'It was a distraction for me but more importantly it was a distraction for Watercare.'14 Sep 11:57 PM
New Zealand'Fountain of sewage' erupts in Selwyn, CanterburyLocals say the area "stank" and toilet paper could be seen in the trees.14 Sep 04:17 AM
New ZealandWatercare allowed to take extra 100m litres from Waikato River a dayWhile dam levels have risen over the winter, they're still far behind the average.09 Sep 05:49 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCaught short: Watercare added no extra supply before drought crisisA 2013 report for Watercare said the city faced security of supply issues by 2020.04 Sep 05:00 PM
EnvironmentNRC and DoC looking into illegal concreting in Whangārei streamIllegal concreting of waterfall's edge in Poroti is affecting the safe passage of eels.30 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandRain filling Auckland's dams, but hose ban staysAuckland's water reservoirs have nudged up a bit, but water restrictions remain in place.29 Aug 03:37 AM
New ZealandNational's 'gone by lunchtime' comments on water 'stupid, 'reckless' – GovtNational say the rules would be 'gone by lunchtime' – but Govt Ministers hit back.26 Aug 03:21 AM
SailingAn unusual job for women - but duo determined to do itTwo British sailors are making their own boats in Whangārei and are doing a good job.25 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland smashes goal to lower daily water usageAuckland has been praised for its efforts to save water.23 Aug 11:47 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTwo dairy farms want enough water for nearly half of AucklandGreenpeace says Aucklanders should be the first cab off the rank for Waikato water.20 Aug 06:07 AM
