New ZealandAuckland water storage continues to fall - and it's only going to get worseForecasters say the region is in for a drier-than-usual May and June.19 May 01:49 AM
New ZealandTeen dies after being pulled from a rip at West Coast beachOne person has died after being caught in a rip on a west coast beach.19 May 01:14 AM
New ZealandAuckland water use down slightly as tough rules kick inCity water usage reduces under new restrictions amid worst drought on record.16 May 10:20 PM
New ZealandIn hot water: 35 Aucklanders pinged for breaches as city faces droughtToday's sunny blue skies perfect for washing the car, right? Wrong Watercare says.16 May 03:54 AM
New ZealandTurn off the tap: $20,000 fines kick in today for water roguesWatercare opts for an education-first approach, but says its serious about saving water.15 May 08:53 PM
New ZealandFreeeeeeedom! Kiwis embrace level 2 - what you can do this weekendIt's here at last, New Zealand. Our first level 2 weekend.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandShorter showers, no hoses: Restrictions as Auckland runs dry, $20k fine for rule breaksShowers expected but not enough to bring relief to city's water shortage.14 May 08:30 PM
New ZealandBill for Wellington's water woes skyrocketsRepair projects are costing tens of millions of dollars, and there's more to come.12 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBody discovered in the water at Evans Bay in WellingtonPolice are working to establish the circumstances surrounding the death.12 May 04:22 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBudget wishlist: What environmental leaders wantDr Rebecca Stirnemann says: "It's cost-effective to do the action now".11 May 02:00 AM
New Zealand'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.10 May 08:04 PM
New ZealandWater dam drops to 29 per cent: 'We almost cried'Visitors almost cried when they saw the near-empty Upper Nihotupu dam.10 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSearch sparked after kayak abandoned in Weymouth areaIf it floats put your name on it - a request from Coastguard NZ.10 May 05:18 AM
New ZealandAuckland water shortage: Is treated sewage a future option?Auckland is amid its worst drought on record - and experts say there is worse to come.08 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Insulting': Council offers $1 for lifestyle block land to doctors fighting Covid-19Homeowners are having land taken off them by a council for no compensation.08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDrought bites: Goff confirms mandatory water restrictions loomingWatering gardens, washing cars and water blasting houses could incur a heavy fine.06 May 09:33 PM
New ZealandWeather: Brollies in the north, beanies in the southScattered showers this afternoon for the North Island.04 May 12:30 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Deluge has no impact on Auckland's dire water levelsResidents still being urged to take up the four-minute shower challenge despite downpours.03 May 11:18 PM
New ZealandEmergency water delivery for Matakana Island residents in lockdown"We would usually be pretty self-sufficient ... but with lockdown it makes it harder."03 May 08:51 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Opening up the local body money tapCouncils need to spend. The funding is on the way. So how can we put the two together?30 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWaikato pipeline will not save Auckland from water restrictionsJaduram said a drought will always trigger messages to save water.28 Apr 04:41 AM
New ZealandFocus: Auckland’s reservoirs fall below 50 per centFocus: New restrictions are set to come into place next month as water levels in dams drops below 50 per cent. Video / Brett PhibbsWatch26 Apr 06:41 PM
New ZealandAucklanders saving water as severe drought continuesAucklanders are still being asked to limit showers to four minutes.26 Apr 07:26 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelSoul surfers: catching waves to boost mental health after lockdownLocal surf breaks will provide a wellbeing boost for many New Zealanders.25 Apr 10:15 PM
New ZealandCovid 19 cuts Kiwi beach season short, brings new surf life saving challengesPreventable drownings are up, but rescues down as Covid-19 ends NZ beach season early.24 Apr 01:25 AM
New ZealandWater crisis: Aucklanders face compulsory restrictions next monthThe city's water dams are at a critically low level below 50 per cent.23 Apr 10:24 PM
New ZealandTechnicians leave families, brave pandemic to fix sludge pipesFive experts have travelled across the world from Germany to fix Wellington's water woes.20 Apr 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Voluntary' water restrictions as Auckland dams drop under 50 per centThe last time dam levels dropped this low was in the drought of 1993/1994.16 Apr 06:05 AM
New ZealandRowing NZ: University rowingRowing NZ: Univeristy rowing. Video / RowingHubWatch16 Apr 05:45 AM
New Zealand'Terrifying' great white shark encounter off Auckland beach"Oh s***, that's a big fish," thought Steve Dickinson. Then it went for his kayak.12 Apr 12:14 AM
New ZealandCold water poured on Cook Strait sludge dumping proposalCouncillor abandons sludge dumping proposal, now saying it's an option he cannot support.07 Apr 02:45 AM
New ZealandLockdown anxiety means no water restrictions for AucklandWater restrictions would've been introduced if New Zealand wasn't in lockdown.06 Apr 10:58 PM
New ZealandLeaked email: Call to dump 1 million litres of waste sludge into Cook Strait each dayCovid-19 fallout: Wellington's sludge trucking operations costs $680,000 per week.04 Apr 09:17 PM
New ZealandFlushing it out: Scientists turning to NZ sewers to find coronavirusThey are hoping to be able to see how it is distributed across the country03 Apr 03:42 AM
