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Wellington residents face 15.4 % rates increase as water shortage bites
Wellington City councillors have also been briefed on possible budget cuts.
Wellington City councillors have also been briefed on possible budget cuts.
Peter Benchley made a career-saving move by writing Jaws. He lived to regret it.
Wellington Water says it's up to the council how much it wants to spend.
MPs are back with plenty on the to-do list, Wellington's water woes and ANZ’s latest scam warning for customers in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZHerald
Investigation findings on the state housing agency will be reported to ministers in March.
Sewage spills on to beaches in NZ's wealthiest suburb but locals oppose losing a reserve.
Whanau said her meeting with minister Simeon Brown was 'very constructive and positive'.
While the Wellington region suffers water shortages, one building has too much.
Joel MacManus presents a simple guide to help you point the finger.
The Māori king is urging tangata whenua to have hope in unifying Aotearoa, call for vehicles to be banned on Muriwai Beach, Infrastructure New Zealand says councils need long-term independence and mayor urging for common sense after weekend fires. Video / George Heard / NZHerald
A man has been given CPR, a police officer at the scene said.
"Both mayors failed to respond", says the minister.
The move recognises that not everyone swims while lifeguards are available.
What problems does limescale from Whanganui's water supply cause?
'I used all of my strength to push him to the side while trying not to get sucked in.'
Watercare has found itself in hot water over a post about female cleaning rituals.
The 99 ideas are about taking time to observe and explore our local water environment.
A brief spell of heavy rain on Monday has once again washed sewage into the Waitematā.
The restrictions will come into effect net week.
The algae can produce toxins that cause 'significant ill-health'.
The graduate engineer spends her workday going to the gym, cinema and car wash.
Strong winds prevented a helicopter rescue team from winching the kayaker to safety.
People advised to avoid any activity that results in contact with the water.
Forget tuna in a can, fishers are catching them fresh - and big.
Rowers from around the country are expected to take part.
There are many strongly held beliefs about one of life’s simplest activities.
Broadcaster describes dramatic scenes to followers as shark cruises shallows.
Four people were pulled from the water at Te Henga on Sunday afternoon.
Four people were pulled from the water at Te Henga on Sunday afternoon.