Far North council needs to 'turbo-charge' solutions to water shortages, Shane Jones says
Shane Jones has announced $2m for water supplies in the Far North while berating council.
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"It's a huge investment hole, we're talking here about a multi-billion-dollar problem."
Urgent meeting called over Wellington's water failures
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Auditor-General: NZ not managing water well enough
Authorities must do better in managing our precious water resources, Auditor-General says.
Shane Jones: Fake meat, milk need to be stopped in their tracks
Shane Jones takes aim at local councils, vegans and James Cameron.
Letters: Water shortage, housing crisis, online scams, RNZ and rugby
Letters on drought, property prices, traffic congestion, Concert FM and the Blues.
'It is pretty dire': Calls to help connect Auckland water tank users to city supply
There are about 50,000 households on water tank supply across Auckland.
Time for a national strategy to manage our water
COMMENT: Why are we still managing and governing water resources at regional level?
Queensland dam close to failing - residents in fear
Residents received an emergency warning telling them to "leave now".
Editorial: Our new plastic demon is hiding in plain sight
Editorial: Our washing machines are putting the environment in a spin.
Desperate for water: Residents describe life in drought zone
Extreme water shortages and a scorching summer are proving a tough mix for Northland.
Water shortage at critical stage in Dannevirke
Tararua District Council has issued an urgent plea for residents to cut their water use.
Sewage overflow triggers temporary health warning
A sewage overflow has caused contamination of the Wairere Stream.
'I've taped off the taps so nobody turns them on': Aucklanders on tanks left dry
When it comes to water in Auckland it's a tale of two cities.
Milk tankers eyed to assist parched Auckland residents
Auckland Council is also increasing the number of filling stations for residents.
Waihi out of water: what happened?
Waihi residents line up in street for water after pipe burst leaves town without.
Frank Greenall: VR goggles for election MooTube
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Watercare sewer work halted after workers hit natural gas deposits
Methane, carbon monoxide found deep underground - likely due to rotting vegetation.
The big dry: Family with newborn face month's wait before water tank can be refilled
It comes after over a month without rain, and with none forecast for over a week.
The Big Dry: Aucklanders on tank water 'getting desperate' as shortage bites
"It has become a health, human rights issue."
One dead, two injured in Karioitahi Beach water incident
Two people have been taken to hospital after getting into difficulty at Karioitahi Beach.
'Struggling to cope': Family's grief after father and son drown in snorkelling tragedy
Widow who also lost son faces 'sledgehammer blow' of also losing income.
Kerre McIvor: Pros and cons when the heat is on
COMMENT: Long hot summer means swimming, ice blocks - and drought and water restrictions.
'You have to survive this': New dad's fight for life after drowning scare
As he began to lose hope, Paul Gillick thought of his partner and 3-month-old daughter.
Local Focus: Kaituna Cut to be healed after 64 years
Maketū re-diversion finishes ahead of schedule. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Parts of Northland 3 days away from running out of water
With no rain in sight, blunt message is: "Save any water you can."
Person dies at Bay of Plenty beach
The person had earlier been pulled unresponsive from the water.
Weather: Water and fire restrictions stretch the country as summer sizzles
Many councils have water and fire restrictions due to parched conditions.
Shocking photos reveal destruction of wetlands
New Zealand has lost more than 90 per cent of its wetlands to development.
Second wastewater discharge into Wairarapa river this year
Almost half a million litres of wastewater has flowed into Ruamahanga River this year.
A third of Wellington's wastewater pipes in poor condition
Wellington's poo-gate systematic of a national problem that's been neglected for too long.
Damning report: Hutt City's woeful water pipes
Wellington City isn't alone in poo-gate, Hutt City Council now faces its day of reckoning.
Swimmers beware: Toxic algae on the rise
Beware of toxic algae while swimming this summer.
App maps water fountains and refill stations across NZ
New map takes people to free water and away from plastic bottles and sugary drinks.