Auckland water shortage: Is treated sewage a future option?
Auckland is amid its worst drought on record - and experts say there is worse to come.
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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
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One town witnessed a miracle after sparkling red wine started pouring from their taps.
Half of Wellington's rivers and streams riddled with e-coli
"It's a huge investment hole, we're talking here about a multi-billion-dollar problem."
Desperate for water: Residents describe life in drought zone
Extreme water shortages and a scorching summer are proving a tough mix for Northland.
Waikato River sewage spill: Hamilton City Council fined
Fine of $56,000 after 1.7 million litres of human sewage spills into river for 19 hours.
Focus Live: Water quality results after the SkyCity fire
Focus Live: Water quality results after the SkyCity fire
'Bloody shocking': Residents disgusted by brown tap water in Napier
Napier residents are sick of having to leave their taps running to get clean water.
How your rates are spent: The water bill
Takapuna beach is undergoing a forensic examination to improve the water quality.
Napier water restrictions while leaky pipe fixed
All residents, but especially those on Napier Hill, are being asked to conserve water.
Work underway to repair Taupō's wastewater spill
Council still doesn't know why the water main burst, but it is being investigated.
Several NZ centres fail key drinking water standard
Some of NZ's main centres have failed to meet a key safety standard for drinking water.
Big Read: How safe is our drinking water?
Drinking water safe from another Tasman Tempest, says Watercare boss
Yachties tip water saving as crisis eases
One-time America's Cup yachting commentator Penny Whiting says yachties can teach other Aucklanders a few tricks to save water.
Sewage overflow at Milford stopped
Watercare contractors have cleared a blockage in a sewagesewerage pipe which caused an overflow into the Wairau Stream at Milford
Watch NZH Local Focus: Ratepayer takes on council over Two Mile Creek
A local property owner in Waihi Beach is at odds with the Western Bay of Plenty District Council over the management of an erosion control project that affects his land. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Bills may rise to stop sewage overflows
EXCLUSIVE: Water bills in the country's largest city may have to rise to stop raw sewage flowing into Auckland Harbour almost every time it rains.
Dirty water: Can green roofs fix sewage?
Some experts believe the key to eliminating raw sewage overflows into Auckland Harbour lies on the roof of one of the city's recent office blocks.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Iwi wade into water issue
Hawke's Bay iwi Ngāti Kahungunu say they warned authorities for decades about the risk of water contamination.
Editorial: Muzzling of Watercare totally unnecessary
Debate about the benefits of corporatised or privatised water models has been simmering for several years.
Rebuilding Christchurch business - Peak Recruitment
One recruitment company seeking engineers for the Christchurch rebuild is getting more phone calls from expats wanting to return home.
Delicate balancing act ahead for minister
We've told the Government, 'Guys, you need a bigger toolbox and you need to think about economic instruments'," says Alastair Bisley, chairman of the Land and Water Forum, talking about what is required to resolve the issue of water quality
Liquid assets
Water is one thing NZ has plenty of. So why don't we manage it better - for the economy and the environment? Nick Smith* reports.