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Why Ngāi Tahu is seeking greater control of water in crucial court case
Ngāi Tahu wants court to rule on its rangatiratanga.

Kāeo residents mark decade under boil water notice, no end in sight
Kaeo residents have struggled for years to get answers about the water crisis.

Foodstuffs and Watercare clash over new $100m Highland Park supermarket
Watercare says it has offered an interim solution so the opening can happen on time.

Funding push: Wellington Water eyes budget boost in key council talks
Councillors met at 1.30pm for a QV report on capital home values.

‘Record rainfalls’: Woman dies, residents urged to evacuate as flooding grips Queensland
The state's Premier warned of more rain and urged residents to prepare for the worst.

Chilling ‘black zone’ flood warning issued for parts of Queensland
Thousands told to shelter now as dangerous floodwaters inundate towns and cities.

Auckland Hospital faces 10-hour water shutdown for urgent repairs
Water will be off in building 32, which includes operating theatres, from 6pm.

Sweetwater Aquifer getting water into Kaitāia homes soon – council
After two false starts, water from Sweetwater Aquifer is set to flow into Kaitāia homes.

Mysterious collapse of water bottling company owing creditors $2.6m
The firm, established at Awatoto in 2018, closed last July and is in liquidation.

Mayor: Work needed after Auckland pipe burst leaves 3000 without water
A burst pipe left thousands without water on Thursday.

Back by lunchtime: Water to be restored to West Auckland after broken water main fixed
Watercare shut off water to parts of West Auckland after a large water main broke.

Water shortages for up to 15,000 West Aucklanders after ‘large-diameter’ main breaks
Due to the pipe's size it could take 24 hours to restore water to large parts of the West.

Apartment developer declares insolvency owing $3.76m
Unexpected cost rises, Covid delays, cooling market blamed for development failure.

Russian sabotage not cause of undersea cable damage, officials say
Evidence points to accidents caused by inexperienced crews on poorly maintained vessels.

SailGP meets Auckland: How did the fans find the event?
Find out what the fans thought of the SailGP landing in Auckland over the weekend. Video / NZ Herald

Peter Burling reflects on SailGP Auckland leg
Peter Burling reflects on SailGP Auckland leg. Video / NZ Herald

Best seat to watch SailGP: Boys float on Auckland's harbour on picnic table
A group of spectators on a make-shift BBQ table fitted with floats and an outboard motor at the SailGP event 19 January 2025 on the Waitemata Harbour, Auckland Video / Ally Ford

Fisherman surprised by whale shark on jetski
A fisherman was surprised by a whale shark whilst out on the water on his jetski. Video / Supplied

Sir Russell Coutts speaks to Newstalk ZB on the Auckland SailGP
Sir Russell Coutts spoke to Newstalk ZB about the Auckland Sail GP and his future plans for the event. Video / NZ Herald

Northland faces water crisis as dry summer continues to grip region
Residents and holidaymakers are urged to conserve water due to dry conditions.

Auckland teen reels in 52kg tuna on jetski in Hauraki Gulf
Hector de Mornac, 18, caught a 52kg yellowfin tuna from a jetski on Wednesday by Little Barrier Island. Video/ gonefishing3797 Youtube