Director of water bottling plant has yet another attempt
The latest proposal would see 18m litres of NZ water a day sent offshore.
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Drowning Prevention Auckland Interview
Drowning Prevention Auckland speaks with Chief Executive Davin Bray at Westhaven.
Morrinsville water crisis: Supply back on tonight
It's hoped the water will be back on Morrinsville, in Waikato, tonight.
Morrinsville water crisis continues
Water leak between treatment plant and reservoir has still not been found.
Big dry: Tank water bottoms out
Some Auckland residents face up to a two-week wait for rainwater tanks to be filled.
Liam Dann: Scorcher puts heat on economy
COMMENT: A week of scorching summer weather already has economists worried about drought.
Waiting for water
Sandra Roberts talks about her wait for water as water tankers place her 61st in line for delivery.
Man dies after falling from raft into river
The raft reportedly flipped with four people on board on the Landsborough River.
Burst pipe drains Morrinsville's water supply
The council is urging residents to avoid flushing toilets and showering if possible.
John Roughan: Let them drink untreated water
COMMENT: We don't need a new government agency to monitor drinking water.
Toddler's miracle survival a lesson for parents
1yo who fell into freezing waters had been taught what to do — and it saved her life.
Iain Rabbitts: Safe water requires a national regulator
Unsafe drinking water requires a national solution.
Bottled water export tax first priority
Briefings: Dire warnings about growing demands for freshwater in New Zealand.
Water contamination fears around NZ Defence air bases
Drinking water around NZ airbases may contaminated from firefighting chemicals.
Light at end of tunnel on water curbs
Water restrictions could lift, while secret meeting could become public
Drinking tap water gets 100,000 Kiwis sick per year
Government will look at the controversial measure of universal treatment of drinking water
'Chicken sandwiches more regulated than water'
Treating one city's entire water supply would cost up to $100 million.
At a glance: Main points of inquiry into NZ drinking water
NZ's drinking water laws criticised: here are the main recommendations for change.
More than 700,000 Kiwis may be drinking unsafe water
Inquiry follows an outbreak in Havelock North last year that made a third of the town sick
Tiny settlement wins big with water
Raupunga is winning with water. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Councils ask for water savings as big dry bites
Weatherwatch says unless something major changes, parts of NZ could suffer drought.
What warming ocean will mean for NZ fisheries
Rapid warming of the ocean near Tasmania a sign of things to come under climate change.
Black water pours from taps in Napier
Napier residents were warned their water might run out - but not that it might turn black.
River Watch: Kiwi water testing weapon wins top award
Invention tests rivers for E. coli in real-time. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Muriwai drowning victim named
Akhil Tangri died at Maori Bay, near Muriwai on Friday afternoon.
NZ 'like a beautiful person with cancer'
Rivers so bad, Kiwis won't swim in them, conference told.
Adventure 'in my DNA' - rescued sailor
Rescued sailor heading out on classic yacht Waitangi
Govt tax on water exports hits obstacle
The trade deals protect the right to pass laws about water use but not to set export tax.
Toxic algae in Hutt river dangerous for swimmers
People are warned to stay out of the Hutt River due to a dangerous algae bloom.
Thunderstorms brewing over North Island
A second round of thunderstorms are brewing after yesterday's downpours
Child drowns in pool in Epsom
A child has drowned in the Auckland suburb of Epsom tonight.
Police divers join search for Buller River swimmer
The 57-year-old got into trouble last night while swimming.
Navy joins search for missing fisherman
A dinghy has been found but a missing fisherman was not with it
Fonterra's water quality charm offensive
Fonterra has launched a charm offensive show how it has upped its game.