Auckland's leaky pipes lose more water than the city saves
Auckland's drinking water pipes are leaking at least 50 million litres a day.
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Auckland dams pass 50 per cent mark, but more needed still
Heavy rain has helped bump up water levels in Auckland's dams, but more needs to be done.
Agreement reached: Auckland to take more water from the Waikato River
An agreement - in principle - has been reached by the authorities involved.
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"Any withholding of funds by MBIE will not in any way affect the event."
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Police say they are working with Hungarian authorities on a scam involving Team NZ.
Team NZ hits back at claims of financial mismanagement
Team NZ responds to claims of financial is management.
America's Cup cash, safety saga: Govt threat to withhold public money
Concerns over the financial management led to Govt threat to withhold next funding.
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'We were defrauded by scammers': Team NZ's Grant Dalton
Team New Zealand boss Grant Dalton says they were defrauded by scammers.
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Board of inquiry to hear Auckland's water application
A retired or current Environment Court judge will lead the water inquiry.
Councillors discuss closing Auckland dog shelter behind closed doors
Shutting down one shelter will save council $350,00 this year, it says.
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Suspicions of the deception at the Team NZ base arose six months ago.
'Heartbroken': Relatives angry as plots sink at cemetery
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'$20 million a day': Auckland asked to pay for Waikato River water
The Waikato River Authority says 10c a litre is a starting point for negotiations.
Light rail: End of the line, at long last
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Urgent water summit too short notice for double-booked Auckland Council
Auckland Council and Watercare say the can't make the last-minute water summit.
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.
'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
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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.