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Auckland facing water restrictions
A lack of rainfall could see Auckland's water storage lakes fall to 50 percent by the end of May.
Iwi defends Meridian Energy payment over dam
A West Coast iwi has defended its decision to accept money from Meridian Energy for advice on the effects of a $300 million hydro dam.
Meridian paid iwi after position change on dam
Meridian Energy paid money to the local West Coast iwi after the iwi changed its position on a $300 million hydro dam.
Mayor backs $300m hydro dam plan
Mayor Pat McManus says there's no shortage of water on the West Coast and the 'silent majority' of locals support the proposed Mokihinui dam.
Downpours 'no drought breaker'
Forecasters and frustrated farmers say short bursts of heavy showers yesterday will do little to break droughts.
Rain coming, but then it's back to the drought
Parts of the drought-stricken north are expected to get their first rain in more than two months, but forecasters warn they are unlikely to be the end of the drought.
How the West poisoned Bangladesh
Up to 20 million people in Bangladesh are at risk of suffering early deaths because of arsenic poisoning - the legacy of a well-intentioned but ill-planned water project.
Water fit to swim in but not to drink
Treating effluent to make it reusable would not be economic, say experts.
Shark sightings force beach closures
Shark sightings around the country have forced beach closures more than 12 times this summer.