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Please conserve water, Hamiltonians urged

Large parts of Hamilton are still dealing with water shortages.

Searchers focus on harbour, river mouth

A young man is missing after he was last seen swimming in the swollen Hutt River last night.

Flooding closes Wgtn, Wairarapa roads

Motorists face flooding and road closures across the Wellington and Wairarapa regions this morning.

Save water: Hamilton main supply cut

Residents are on the highest water alert level after one of its most important water mains ruptured when a large portion of the Waikato riverbank collapsed.

Earthquakes possible cause of water contamination

Earthquakes could have contributed to the contamination of Havelock North's water.

The Abyss: underwater wonders need protection

The dramatic, kilometres-deep canyons that lie hidden beneath our waves need protection from human pollution and damage, scientists say.

Surface pond most likely source of outbreak

The Mangateretere pond was the most likely pathway by which contaminated water entered the Brookvale Rd borehead 1, the Havelock North

Jellyfish invasion swamps beach

In just two months almost 23,000 people in this southeast Queensland tourist hot spot have been stung by jellyfish.

Tankers carry water to parched Mangawhai

Mangawhai residents' empty water tanks are being filled, thanks in part to the milk of corporate kindness. Last weekend's rain eased

Watch NZH Local Focus: 'Never thought it would happen in New Zealand'

Water Stories #4: Retired Havelock North couple David and Nola Bassett say they have never before witnessed such an outbreak as was the Havelock North water contamination crisis. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Council warns of sales of untreated water

A Northland council is warning residents to be weary of the water they buy to replenish rainwater tanks as they believe their supplies may be being siphoned and sold untreated.

Watch NZH Local Focus: 'Remember how the bugs give you a sore puku?'

Water Stories #3 Telling the children of Village Kids Havelock North Preschool that there were bugs in their tap-water was the only way to explain Havelock North's water contamination crisis last August. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

5 weird things you didn't know about NZ

Each year, our country is shifting at about the same speed our fingernails grow. Here are four other strange things you probably don't know about New Zealand.

Rudman: Aucklanders are kicking up a stink

COMMENT: Aucklanders are a hypocritical bunch. We pollute our precious inner harbour beaches, we have to drive for hours seeking somewhere to relax.

Search suspended for missing boatie

The search for a missing boatie on the Kapiti Coast has been suspended.

Why NZ rivers, lakes are becoming unsafe

The state of our rivers and lakes has predictably come under intensified focus this summer, as Kiwis head to their favourite watering holes.