New ZealandAuckland's water crisis: Hamilton's Mayor says city 'likely to help'No decision on help would made until late June, at the earliest.27 May 12:19 AM
New Zealand'Reopen Auckland': Mayor tells Govt to loosen borderUniversity and council plead with Government to 'reopen Auckland'.26 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland water use drops as restrictions enter week 2Authorities warn further cuts are needed to avoid a major crisis.26 May 12:19 AM
New Zealand$500m revenue loss: Major Auckland developments to be reviewedPanuku is reviewing a number of major projects due to a projected $500m revenue loss.25 May 06:48 AM
New ZealandBurst water main in middle of drought: Auckland's Queen St closes for repairsThe same pipe burst on May 5, shutting part of Queen St for two days.24 May 10:39 PM
New ZealandLive: PM signals an easing of level-2 rules - and what she makes of MullerA number of Auckland services will reopen this week, including the zoo and museum.24 May 07:43 PM
New ZealandWatercare boss defends drought response as dam levels continue to plungeThe organisation says it is operating based on drought standards set by elected officials.22 May 12:25 AM
New ZealandRates relief: Auckland Council announces $65m hardship package, flags redundanciesAuckland Zoo is one council operation facing a $5m revenue loss from Covid-19.21 May 09:47 PM
New ZealandSecond chance for a Lime e-scooter NZ trifectaA spot in the e-scooter market is up for grabs in some of the country's biggest cities.21 May 04:57 AM
New ZealandThe big dry: Before and after of Auckland’s damsAuckland's drought crisis is making things worse for this year's budget. Video / Brett Phibbs / SuppliedWatch21 May 12:35 AM
New ZealandAuckland mayor Phil Goff signals lower rates increase of 2.5%Goff said council needs to be mindful of people's lower incomes when setting the rate.20 May 04:33 AM
New ZealandAuckland parking wardens' lenient approach before crackdown next weekYou might want to thank your parking warden, this time.20 May 12:56 AM
New ZealandAuckland Council targets savings of $120mChanges will start kicking in by August 1, says chief executive Stephen Town.19 May 10:38 PM
EmploymentWorkers laid off as water restrictions follow Covid-19 shutdown'Covid-19 hurt my business. Water restrictions killed my business.'19 May 07:03 AM
New ZealandAuckland Council staff asked to take pay cutsAuckland Council staff who earn over $100,000 have been asked to take a paycut.19 May 05:21 AM
New ZealandAuckland politician wants recycled water used on parksWatercare says there are health risks with recycled water being used on parks.19 May 03:13 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland heritage-listed building to get a faceliftCouncil heritage expert Rebecca Fogel said the changes are not a good outcome.18 May 11:09 PM
New ZealandAuckland water use down slightly as tough rules kick inCity water usage reduces under new restrictions amid worst drought on record.16 May 10:20 PM
New ZealandIn hot water: 35 Aucklanders pinged for breaches as city faces droughtToday's sunny blue skies perfect for washing the car, right? Wrong Watercare says.16 May 03:54 AM
New ZealandTurn off the tap: $20,000 fines kick in today for water roguesWatercare opts for an education-first approach, but says its serious about saving water.15 May 08:53 PM
New ZealandFreeeeeeedom! Kiwis embrace level 2 - what you can do this weekendIt's here at last, New Zealand. Our first level 2 weekend.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: As water reserves run low, Auckland Council restricts useThe Upper Nihotupu Reservoir is running at critically low levels, as Auckland water restrictions are put into place from Saturday. Video / Brett PhibbsWatch15 May 12:43 AM
New ZealandCompany wants to mine two million cubic metres of sand off Pakiri coastCompany wants to mine two million cubic metres of sand for Auckland's construction sector.14 May 11:38 PM
New ZealandShorter showers, no hoses: Restrictions as Auckland runs dry, $20k fine for rule breaksShowers expected but not enough to bring relief to city's water shortage.14 May 08:30 PM
New ZealandAuckland pools remain closed due to water restrictionsCouncil libraries, fitness centres and community venues will start to open from next week.14 May 06:06 PM
New ZealandWorking from home goes on for thousands of corporate workersIt'll be a slow return to the office for many of those working for corporates.14 May 07:18 AM
New ZealandPublic transport in level 2: Window seats only, no standingPeople will be restricted to window seats unless they are with someone they know.12 May 12:22 AM
New ZealandBribery: Corrupt former Auckland Council worker sentencedSundeep Rasila defrauded council out of nearly $30,000 over a Chinese tech goods contract.11 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council warning: Libraries, pools likely to reopen in stages"Given the scale and size of our facilities, this is likely to mean a staged approach."11 May 09:38 AM
Small BusinessAuckland's Elliot Stables eatery owners desperate for helpAbout 40 staff are employed at Elliot Stables and many are on the wage subsidy now.10 May 08:48 PM
New Zealand'We don't know how much rain we're going to get'Changing to level 2 could be make Auckland's water crisis even worse.10 May 08:04 PM
New ZealandAuckland water shortage: Is treated sewage a future option?Auckland is amid its worst drought on record - and experts say there is worse to come.08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland's water worries: Tips and tricks to conserve waterNew Zealand's biggest city is grappling with the worst drought in its history.07 May 08:37 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: High and dry on red tapeEditorial: Auckland's water supply drops below 50 per cent while bureaucracy stagnates.07 May 05:00 PM
