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Pipes plugged into the stormwater system means wastewater is ending up where it shouldn't.
Infrastructure will need the flexibility and resilience to last for 100 years or more.
2014 report revealed $2.6b needed to fix asbestos cement pipes, or ones in poor condition.
Wellington Water admits it's in reactive mode instead of fixing issues ahead of failures.
Whangārei and Dargaville have broken rainfall records in place for many decades.
Gas wafting off sewage is eating away at the pipe risking 'catastrophic' consequences.
Business owners and residents oppose development of productive Heretaunga Plains
Leaks put on the back burner as Wellington Water's performance continues to slip.
Aucklanders are being urged to cut back on their water usage.
Andy Foster needs to orchestrate, not try and play every instrument in the symphony.
Leaked emails show new mayor and acting council boss coming under pressure to front up.
Farmers hope wet weather will stick around to help soften drought-stricken ground.
Over a million litres of sludge is being transported by truck after a pipeline failed.
Water theft from school a new low during prolonged water crisis in Northland
Police responded to a report of a drowning at the bay this evening.
Underinvestment in water infrastructure is leaving councils across Wellington scrambling.
Wellington City Council moves into damage control over significant network failures.
"It's a huge investment hole, we're talking here about a multi-billion-dollar problem."
ANALYSIS: Mayor Andy Foster calls meeting after being notably absent from water crisis.
Authorities must do better in managing our precious water resources, Auditor-General says.
Shane Jones takes aim at local councils, vegans and James Cameron.
Letters on drought, property prices, traffic congestion, Concert FM and the Blues.
There are about 50,000 households on water tank supply across Auckland.
COMMENT: Why are we still managing and governing water resources at regional level?
Residents received an emergency warning telling them to "leave now".
Editorial: Our washing machines are putting the environment in a spin.
Extreme water shortages and a scorching summer are proving a tough mix for Northland.
Tararua District Council has issued an urgent plea for residents to cut their water use.
A sewage overflow has caused contamination of the Wairere Stream.