BusinessWater restrictions push blasting businesses to brinkWatercare has been accused of killing some water-based industries with restrictions.07 Jul 12:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand$224m: What Auckland's drought crisis is set to costAuckland councillors were reportedly gobsmacked at the $224m cost from Watercare.06 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandIrrigation at park 'beyond stupid', council blames technical faultMan questioned 'huge-scale irrigation' at park on wet winter's day, during water shortage.06 Jul 06:18 AM
KahuAuckland wastewater plan may breach tikangaAn expert in Māori customs comments on a plan to recycle Auckland's wastewater.05 Jul 04:29 AM
New ZealandPM reveals $162m plan for cleaner waterways, 2000 jobsInterest-free Govt loans for small businesses will also continue until end of the year.05 Jul 01:36 AM
New ZealandAuckland's leaky pipes lose more water than the city savesAuckland's drinking water pipes are leaking at least 50 million litres a day.04 Jul 06:18 AM
New ZealandRain coming but Auckland dams still very thirsty: WatercareDam storage has barely climbed above 50 per cent. It is normally 80 per cent in July.03 Jul 08:33 PM
New ZealandAuckland's leaky pipes lose more water than the city savesAuckland's drinking water pipes are leaking at least 50 million litres a day.03 Jul 05:17 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLetters: Focus on gross domestic waste, not just GDPLetters on GDP, tax exile, Tonga, speed limits, health warnings and proxy killings.02 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe Pihema: Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and the water crisisComment: Water supply problem is another 'siege' for people of the land to work through.02 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBoho House no more: Hamilton's colourful 106-year-old home bulldozedHistoric home demolished as residents say final goodbye.02 Jul 04:43 AM
New ZealandAuckland dams pass 50 per cent mark, but more needed stillHeavy rain has helped bump up water levels in Auckland's dams, but more needs to be done.01 Jul 11:28 PM
New ZealandAgreement reached: Auckland to take more water from the Waikato RiverAn agreement - in principle - has been reached by the authorities involved.01 Jul 07:36 AM
New ZealandFocus: Board of inquiry to decide on Auckland taking Waikato waterA 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 PhibbsWatch30 Jun 05:28 AM
New ZealandBoard of inquiry to hear Auckland's water applicationA retired or current Environment Court judge will lead the water inquiry.30 Jun 03:28 AM
New Zealand'$20 million a day': Auckland asked to pay for Waikato River waterThe Waikato River Authority says 10c a litre is a starting point for negotiations.29 Jun 04:15 AM
New ZealandUrgent water summit too short notice for double-booked Auckland CouncilAuckland Council and Watercare say the can't make the last-minute water summit.28 Jun 05:18 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Living in a fantasy': House stoush as 'squatters' oppose demolitionResidents of a very old house want to save it but the owner wants the squatters moved on.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland tornado terror: 'Everything was destroyed, absolutely everything'A family tells of their terror as the wild weather of the past two days starts to settle.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDownpour brings Auckland brief reprieve, but residents must still conserve waterThree days of heavy rain downpours have brought Auckland's dams back to 51 per cent.27 Jun 03:46 AM
New ZealandLand taken by council for $0 valued at $221kNo case for betterment in battle of landowners and council over land needed for new road.26 Jun 05:00 PM
Kahu'It's madness': Shane Jones calls out those holding drought-stricken Auckland 'to ransom'Jones throws weight behind Phil Goff's bid to get more water from the Waikato River.25 Jun 07:39 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLetters: Health NZ proposed name needs more gravitasLetters on healthcare, doctors, water supply, arming police, managed isolation and port.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland moves to alert system for water crisisIf enough savings are not made, taps will be turned off and people will queue for water.25 Jun 05:02 AM
New ZealandTainui calls for agreement to manage water from Waikato RiverTribe says it wants to help drought-stricken Auckland, but must also protect the river.24 Jun 08:29 PM
Environment'Sobering' report on Hawke's Bay's water security, climate changeHawke's Bay Regional Council says "full suite" of interventions are funded by ratepayers.24 Jun 01:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFees for rainwater tanks scrapped as Auckland's big drought bitesA council report has found strong support for water tanks but concerns about the cost.24 Jun 06:23 AM
New ZealandAuckland Council scraps fees for rainwater tanksAuckland Council is also looking at scrapping resource consents for rainwater tanks.24 Jun 03:08 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoel Cayford: Water shortage response 'dictatorial'Comment: Multitude of problems with Auckland's panic approach to drought management.23 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDry 2020 forecast: Auckland's water woes turn 'critical'A dry weather outlook has pushed Auckland's water supply woes to "situation critical".22 Jun 10:44 PM
KahuTainui objects to Auckland taking more water from Waikato RiverPhil Goff and Tainui leaders are at odds over taking more water from the Waikato River.22 Jun 09:34 AM
New ZealandAuckland drought: Watercare struggles to fix water leakJohn McCarthy complained about the burst pipe eight days ago.21 Jun 11:09 PM
New ZealandOne-in-200 year drought: Goff seeks fast track for more Waikato River waterAuckland asks for fast-track process to take more Waikato River water.21 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSkiers flock to Mt Hutt on winter's daySouth Island basks in sunshine while North Islanders huddle under umbrellas.21 Jun 06:43 AM
