Downpour brings Auckland brief reprieve, but residents must still conserve water
Three days of heavy rain downpours have brought Auckland's dams back to 51 per cent.
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'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.
Auckland moves to alert system for water crisis
If enough savings are not made, taps will be turned off and people will queue for water.
Tainui calls for agreement to manage water from Waikato River
Tribe says it wants to help drought-stricken Auckland, but must also protect the river.
Fees for rainwater tanks scrapped as Auckland's big drought bites
A council report has found strong support for water tanks but concerns about the cost.
Auckland Council scraps fees for rainwater tanks
Auckland Council is also looking at scrapping resource consents for rainwater tanks.
Auckland Council slammed for selling Orewa office cheaply
John Watson said the sale was a poor return to the public purse.
Tainui objects to Auckland taking more water from Waikato River
Phil Goff and Tainui leaders are at odds over taking more water from the Waikato River.
Auckland drought: Watercare struggles to fix water leak
John McCarthy complained about the burst pipe eight days ago.
One-in-200 year drought: Goff seeks fast track for more Waikato River water
Auckland asks for fast-track process to take more Waikato River water.
Auckland drought: Home taps to be turned off over summer if crisis continues
Auckland's water supply over summer could plummet to 200 million litres a day.
Disgraced agent used Hindu 'jyotishee' to help sell home
An agent claimed using numerology to sell a home would bring good luck. He was wrong.
Contractor faces threats over poisoned birds in Waitākeres
Contractor began getting threatening calls after its business details were posted online.
Emergency law: Auckland to take extra 15 million litres from Waikato River
The crisis is nearly at breaking point, prompting the enactment of the emergency law.
Auckland households face 4.5 per cent rates rise
Many Auckland households could get a 4.45 per cent rate rise, or an extra $130 a year.
Shovel-ready projects get the green light to go ahead under new infrastructure law
More than 750 jobs will be created in Auckland alone as part of the post-Covid recovery.
Slower road speeds do more than prevent crashes
COMMENT: Lockdown showed the positives of less cars, speed reduction, and feeling safe.
'Will catch a lot of people by surprise' - Queen St pedestrian trial to 'build upon' Covid-19 barriers
Auckland Transport is keeping the CBD's largest retail street one lane.
Auckland plans to cull animal shelters. Fears more dogs could be put down
Auckland Council has proposed closing one of its three dog shelters, plus Waiheke.
First border exceptions, now cash: Am Cup boost in Council's emergency budget
The original plan was to spend an extra $40m on the America's Cup and other events.
Empty class: Inside the foreign student crisis
Decisions on how to let foreign students back next year are needed soon.
Comment: Auckland Council trying to guilt-trip ratepayers into forking out more
Comment: Ratepayers will opt for 2.5% rise and Mayor Phil Goff will claim public support.
Auckland's water crisis: Call for Govt to act
COMMENT: A secure water supply for almost a third of the country's population is crucial.
What's eating Auckland? The half-billion-dollar hole in council books
COMMENT: Supercity targeting a record breaking $120 million dollars of savings next year.
Editorial: Residents carry the can with drought restrictions
Editorial:Population growth and a record drought due to climate change emptied city dams.
Simon Wilson: The harsh reality of Auckland Council's new budget
COMMENT: Council's new budget turns its back on values it says it holds dear. Why is that?
Auckland's $525m Covid hole: Savage cuts to services, events cancelled
Roading projects are also being halted.
Controversial $17m Queens Wharf mooring dolphin sunk
Auckland Councillors scrapped major projects today to fill a $550m Covid-19 revenue hole.
'Horror show': Auckland Council meets to slash $550m from budget
Phil Goff said the first priority is to support ratepayers facing hardship.
Uni may move hall residents to accommodate international students
Officials have signalled work is under way to allow foreign students to return to NZ.
Auckland's water crisis: Hamilton's Mayor says city 'likely to help'
No decision on help would made until late June, at the earliest.
'Reopen Auckland': Mayor tells Govt to loosen border
University and council plead with Government to 'reopen Auckland'.
Auckland water use drops as restrictions enter week 2
Authorities warn further cuts are needed to avoid a major crisis.
$500m revenue loss: Major Auckland developments to be reviewed
Panuku is reviewing a number of major projects due to a projected $500m revenue loss.