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Flush the toilet once a day - expert

A water expert says Auckland is facing an emergency situation.

Water crisis: How to save 20 litres a day

How much water do everyday activities around the house use?

No respite for water-logged North Island

An incredible 130mm of rain has fallen in the Coromandel Ranges in the past 24 hours.

That's not orange juice, that's your water

This week's storm chaos has seen unsettled silt at water treatment plants, sparking a city-wide call to save two buckets of water per person, per day.

Third group quits Land and Water Forum

A third organisation has quit the Land and Water Forum in protest about freshwater standards

Watch NZH Local Focus: Coromandel locals stick together

Hauraki Mayor John Tregidga met with locals in Whiritoa, as they band together after being hit with 260mm of rain in the past 24 hours. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Whiritoa locals have lucky escape

Residents of coastal town, Whiritoa, had a lucky escape after 260mm of rain fell yesterday and created havoc in the Coromandel Peninsula. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Aucklanders urged to save water

People in Auckland are being asked to reduce their water usage following this week's floods.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Tourist van left flooded in Thames

A Canadian mother and daughter awoke to an unwelcome surprise in Thames - the wild weather overnight had swamped their campervan. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Yacht sinks off Great Barrier Island

A man was rescued from his yacht as the vessel sunk into the drink off Great Barrier Island on Friday.

Auckland volcano: The eruption scenario

The Auckland Volcanic Field will "almost certainly" erupt again, and a swarm of earthquakes will be the first signal of a catastrophe, say scientists.

Forest & Bird takes swipe at Govt

Forest and Bird says most rivers and streams are excluded from Government's plan to clean up waterways.

Watch NZH Local Focus: French couple sail back to Tauranga after 20 years

French sailors Jean-Pierre and Paulette van Hille have returned to Tauranga after 20 years to continue their long love affair with New Zealand. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Team rescue saves two boaties

The men had a lucky escape after experiencing engine trouble in rough seas.

Watch NZH Local Focus: 'People come into our district' - South Waikato Mayor ready for growth

Recent report predictions that rural districts may see a population decline in years to come is being rebutted by the South Waikato which has had 1.3% population rise in the last year. - Made with funding from NZ On Air

More anger over water plant plans

A small community fighting a "sprawling industrial complex" in the foothills of the Waitakere Ranges is feeling betrayed at the decision

The ethics of sustainable water quality

COMMENT: Moral implications seem a bridge too far in decisions on management of key resource, opines Rachel Stewart.

Man's detective work shuts polluting site

A truck wash operating on a reserve has been shut down after a resident discovered polluted water was running into a stream leading to the Waikato River and the regional council had done nothing about it until he complained.