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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.
Watch: All Blacks captain's emotional support for struggling farmers
"I encourage you to focus on those things you do have control over."
Auckland water use down slightly as tough rules kick in
City water usage reduces under new restrictions amid worst drought on record.
Turn off the tap: $20,000 fines kick in today for water rogues
Watercare opts for an education-first approach, but says its serious about saving water.
Focus: Auckland’s reservoirs fall below 50 per cent
Focus: New restrictions are set to come into place next month as water levels in dams drops below 50 per cent. Video / Brett Phibbs
Climate change has already cost NZ almost $1b in droughts and flooding - experts
The cost of climate change is hitting us now, say NZ researchers.
'Voluntary' water restrictions as Auckland dams drop under 50 per cent
The last time dam levels dropped this low was in the drought of 1993/1994.
Auckland household water use increasing under lockdown, restrictions looming
The city's dams are at 53 per cent capacity - a quarter below normal levels.
'He wanted to live': How a starving kiwi chick came back from the brink
Clifford weighed 156 grams, around half the weight a chick his age should be.
'Essential providers': Meat processors unite to tackle virus turmoil
Traditional strong rivalry in meat industry has been put aside to deal with the virus.
Govt unveils $12.5m relief package to aid drought-hit rural NZ
PM Jacinda Ardern said some rural parts of the North Island were 'doing it tough'.
Drought relief: Govt gives $2m more to desperate farmers
It's the latest in a series of aids to ease the burden as the dry spell continues.
The sprinkler bandits of Hastings
Residents breaking bylaws in Hastings. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Doing it tough: Dairy farmers dealing with drought
Dairy farmers say the drought is the worst they have ever seen.
NZ's big dry and climate change: What's the link?
Scientists say events like NZ's drought are growing more likely under climate change. How?
Fonterra to the rescue in Northland drought
The dairy company steps up transport of emergency water supplies to Northland.
A couple filled their 22,000-litre tank to combat Auckland's Big Dry. Two days later, it was empty
Auckland couple left scratching their heads after full tank bone dry in two days.
Big Dry: Rain on the cards for the north, but not nearly enough
There's a tantalising chance of rain for upper north NZ on Saturday - but far from enough.
In pictures: Farmers show devastating magnitude of North Island drought
Hundreds of photos from all over NZ show the sheer scale of the drought.
Weather: Big dry continues despite early raindrops
Auckland's set to extend its record-breaking dry spell today.
Record dry spell for Auckland; South faces another deluge
While Auckland reaches a record dry spell, a cyclone is approaching the South Island.
Focus: Big Dry bites deep
Focus: Kaikohe dairy farmer Terence Brocx battles the worst drought in years. Video / Chris Tarpey
'I've taped off the taps so nobody turns them on': Aucklanders on tanks left dry
When it comes to water in Auckland it's a tale of two cities.
NZ's Big Dry: Five key questions answered
Is this 2013's $1.3b drought all over again? Is it climate change? Jamie Morton explains.
Auckland set to break record for longest dry spell
The North Island last saw widespread drought conditions in 2013.
The big dry: Family with newborn face month's wait before water tank can be refilled
It comes after over a month without rain, and with none forecast for over a week.
The Big Dry: Aucklanders on tank water 'getting desperate' as shortage bites
"It has become a health, human rights issue."
Kerre McIvor: Pros and cons when the heat is on
COMMENT: Long hot summer means swimming, ice blocks - and drought and water restrictions.
Weather: Water and fire restrictions stretch the country as summer sizzles
Many councils have water and fire restrictions due to parched conditions.
The big dry heads north
Drought conditions in Auckland and Northland are set to continue this month.
NZ beef, sheepmeat prices drop after virus outbreak
NZ beef and sheepmeat prices have dropped in after the virus outbreak in China.
'Absolute scorcher': Temps tipped to top 35 degrees
Drought-hit areas to go another week without rain, as Niwa forecasts weekend 'scorcher'.