New ZealandAuckland household water use increasing under lockdown, restrictions loomingThe city's dams are at 53 per cent capacity - a quarter below normal levels.02 Apr 05:59 AM
New ZealandStay at home: Two water rescues in Wellington in past weekHarbourmaster warns boaties- 'No matter how nice the weather is, don't be tempted'.26 Mar 03:11 AM
New ZealandSurfing company has busiest weekend of year as lockdown loomsAmid Covid-19 concerns, a surfing franchise has its busiest weekend.24 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 coronavirus: Save water but keep washing handsWatercare's head says resilience will get Aucklanders through the coronavirus crisis.24 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Major Wellington wastewater pipe repairs delayedMillions of litres of sludge will continue to be trucked to landfill for months to come.21 Mar 05:26 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe world's best places to enjoy the earth's most precious resourceThe Travel team choose their favourite spots to enjoy the earth's most precious resource.19 Mar 01:58 AM
New ZealandBackyards could be dug up to fix icky water connectionsPipes plugged into the stormwater system means wastewater is ending up where it shouldn't.11 Mar 05:03 AM
Business ReportsProject Auckland: Slaking a Super City's thirstInfrastructure will need the flexibility and resilience to last for 100 years or more.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMulti-billion-dollar red flag over Wellington's water woes2014 report revealed $2.6b needed to fix asbestos cement pipes, or ones in poor condition.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Unacceptable' - Wellington Water warns major works needs to be doneWellington Water admits it's in reactive mode instead of fixing issues ahead of failures.05 Mar 03:47 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPlaces in Northland break summer drought recordWhangārei and Dargaville have broken rainfall records in place for many decades.04 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSevere corrosion discovered in critical Wellington wastewater pipeGas wafting off sewage is eating away at the pipe risking 'catastrophic' consequences.03 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Concrete is a one-way crop': Opposition growing against Heretaunga Plains developmentBusiness owners and residents oppose development of productive Heretaunga Plains01 Mar 04:28 AM
New ZealandWellington's water pipes leaking for weeks before being fixedLeaks put on the back burner as Wellington Water's performance continues to slip.28 Feb 12:37 AM
New ZealandTaps off: Aucklanders cut water use, but more restraint neededNo significant rain is in the short forecast either.26 Feb 11:21 PM
New ZealandWellington water fiasco: 'My whole life has turned to s***'Councillors move on mayor after council warned it is 'misreading the mood in Wellington'.26 Feb 01:32 AM
New ZealandAucklanders' 'colossal' water use sparks warningAucklanders are being urged to cut back on their water usage.25 Feb 07:50 PM
New ZealandComment: Wellington mayor struggling to spread his wingsAndy Foster needs to orchestrate, not try and play every instrument in the symphony.25 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington water woes: 'Media release might be a good idea'Leaked emails show new mayor and acting council boss coming under pressure to front up.25 Feb 02:24 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch for parts of North IslandFarmers hope wet weather will stick around to help soften drought-stricken ground.21 Feb 10:34 PM
New ZealandWellington's water woes: 'My bedroom smells like a toilet'Over a million litres of sludge is being transported by truck after a pipeline failed.20 Feb 09:49 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWater thieves: Up to 40,000 litres emptied from school tanksWater theft from school a new low during prolonged water crisis in Northland20 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPerson critically injured after water incident at Baylys BeachPolice responded to a report of a drowning at the bay this evening.20 Feb 08:26 AM
New ZealandPorirua City Council faces billion-dollar water spendUnderinvestment in water infrastructure is leaving councils across Wellington scrambling.20 Feb 02:04 AM
New ZealandMayoral taskforce launched over Wellington's water woesWellington City Council moves into damage control over significant network failures.19 Feb 11:31 PM
New ZealandA couple filled their 22,000-litre tank to combat Auckland's Big Dry. Two days later, it was emptyAuckland couple left scratching their heads after full tank bone dry in two days.19 Feb 05:44 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFar North council needs to 'turbo-charge' solutions to water shortages, Shane Jones saysShane Jones has announced $2m for water supplies in the Far North while berating council.19 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandHalf of Wellington's rivers and streams riddled with e-coli"It's a huge investment hole, we're talking here about a multi-billion-dollar problem."19 Feb 02:52 AM
New ZealandUrgent meeting called over Wellington's water failuresANALYSIS: Mayor Andy Foster calls meeting after being notably absent from water crisis.18 Feb 04:36 AM
New ZealandAuditor-General: NZ not managing water well enoughAuthorities must do better in managing our precious water resources, Auditor-General says.18 Feb 02:56 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessShane Jones: Fake meat, milk need to be stopped in their tracksShane Jones takes aim at local councils, vegans and James Cameron.18 Feb 12:17 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLetters: Water shortage, housing crisis, online scams, RNZ and rugbyLetters on drought, property prices, traffic congestion, Concert FM and the Blues.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It is pretty dire': Calls to help connect Auckland water tank users to city supplyThere are about 50,000 households on water tank supply across Auckland.16 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTime for a national strategy to manage our waterCOMMENT: Why are we still managing and governing water resources at regional level?16 Feb 04:00 PM
