Hefty fine for company behind chemical spill that killed hundreds of fish
Regional council estimated up to 1000 fish died along 6km stretch of Mt Somers waterway.
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NZ's water workforce stretched to deliver multibillion-dollar investment
Coming up with the money to fix our woeful pipes is one thing, but who will do the work?
Water world! Burst main erupts in central Wellington
Wellington's water woes continue as another pipe bursts.
Revealed: Auckland's worst beaches for swimming
Check the worst sewage-polluted beaches in 2020, and how often they were unswimmable.
Dirty water: Auckland's mission to fix its unswimmable beaches
"We are not hiding the fact water quality is bad."
'Not even safe for dogs' - Auckland bay unswimmable until 2022
Locals are furious after sewerage pipes connected to stormwater ruin a new $500k beach.
Auckland water restrictions eased for business, but not households
Residents are still banned from using hoses outside and washing cars.
Focus: Phil Goff unveils 25 million litre boost for Auckland’s water supply
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff unveils Watercare's new water plant in Pukekohe East capable of supplying 25 million litres a day. Video / Dean Purcell
Waiaroha fly-through
An artist's impression of Waiaroha, Hastings water treatment and storage facility with cultural and educational elements, proposed for the corner of Southampton St East and Hastings St South. Video / Hastings District Council
Watercare boss says focus on salary contributed to resignation
'It was a distraction for me but more importantly it was a distraction for Watercare.'
Caught short: Watercare added no extra supply before drought crisis
A 2013 report for Watercare said the city faced security of supply issues by 2020.
Govt proposes biggest infrastructure project since 1980s
The Government is investigating options for a 'game-changing' scheme at Lake Onslow.
Focus: Board of inquiry to decide on Auckland taking Waikato water
A board of inquiry will decide on whether Auckland should be allowed to take an extra 200 million litres a day from the Waikato River to address its water crisis. Video / Brett Phibbs
Heavy rain only increases dam levels by 1%
Auckland’s deluge over Queen’s Birthday weekend only increased water storage by 1 per cent. Video / Watercare
Auckland water use down slightly as tough rules kick in
City water usage reduces under new restrictions amid worst drought on record.
In hot water: 35 Aucklanders pinged for breaches as city faces drought
Today's sunny blue skies perfect for washing the car, right? Wrong Watercare says.
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.
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.
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
Wine on tap: Problem plumbing or miraculous mishap?
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.