Some growers estimate losses at between 30 per cent and 60 per cent.

The beer is still in the fridge awaiting the campers' return, caretaker says.

Some farms received a quarter of annual rainfall in the first three days of the year.

A toxic algae watch is being carried out through the summer in rivers and lakes.

Emergency services were alerted earlier this morning.

'I am pleading with everyone to immediately reduce water consumption,' mayor says.

A surge in boat sales could mean less experienced people on the water, harbourmaster says.

Aucklanders reminded that water restrictions have been eased - not lifted.

The company has been unable to accurately report water loss, overflows, and complaints.

It's time to water the garden again - but you can't use a sprinkler yet.

Sludge became a household name in Wellington this year.

More people have come forward with stories of a sometimes mysterious past.

Report finds a lack of trust and a relationship in need of a 'fundamental reset'.

Pipes made for one-in-30-year floods need to be future-proofed for climate change.

Thirty properties in central Wellington will be without water until 7pm.

Mayor Phil Goff is under pressure to keep rates low and the city ticking along.

Phil Goff says his preference is for a 3.5 per cent rates rise.

Cleaning up the mud-caked streets continues, but more wet weather is expected.

"Angel" rescuer saves woman from water, then shouts her a Maccas hot chocolate.

A witness told the Herald she believed a man had drowned at Takapuna Beach.

Home and hosed: Auckland water rules relaxed just in time for summer. Video / Will Trafford

The rules will be relaxed from next month.

The average household water use in Wellington is much higher than in Auckland.

Investigation concludes into 6-million-litre wastewater overflow into the harbour.

Mayor Phil Goff says Aucklanders have helped to save 6 billion litres of water.