Scale of devastation caused in Hunuas by Tasman Tempest revealed in stunning footage.

More people taking up the sport, united in a fierce love of the waves.

Grandmothers were amongst those who took part. Made with funding from NZ on Air

Water consumption down, but still above the target.

Shake-up of council functions signed off - but not without criticism of mayor Phil Goff.

COMMENT: The Te Awa Tupua Bill is a unique approach which we need more of.

Watercare hails a heartwarming response to its call to reduce water use.

NZ's economic growth is "approaching its environmental limits", a once-a-decade environmental report card says.

Ministry is concerned untreated water could harm New Zealand's natural environment.

Gary Michael Menzies drowned at Karekare Beach last weekend.

COMMENT: Bill English lacks his predecessor's energy and easy charm, says Audrey Young.

One-time America's Cup yachting commentator Penny Whiting says yachties can teach other Aucklanders a few tricks to save water.

It will take weeks for the silt to settle out of the water, so Aucklanders still need to conserve.

An Auckland family's home has flooded up to 12 times in seven years despite it being a no flood risk area according to council plans.

Aucklanders are trying to save water - but must do better.

Two contracts for $401k were awarded to a firm which also got an $8.5m contract for a plant at Franz Josef.

OPINION: The principle that nobody owns our water hasn't stopped water bottling companies from gaining ownership for free.

The consent allows its new owner to extract 4.3 million litres of water a day until 2032.

Rain, floods - and now a water shortage. Why exactly has Auckland ended up in this mess, and what's being done about it?

The University of Auckland had sprinklers running over the weekend despite Watercare urging people to curb water use.

Hamiltonians gather outside Waikato Regional Council as New Zealand Water Forum petition delivered to Parliament. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Z and Caltex petrol station have closed their car washes in Auckland to conserve water.

Auckland has been told they need to conserve more water or face sever restrictions.

Our fresh, clean water is a precious resource, say protesters.

Matt Eaton was hoping for something a bit tastier when he went fishing.

Investigation into failed New Lynn culvert and the treatment plant struggling to filter dirty flood waters.

Aucklanders have responded well to the call to conserve water.

Quake-damaged pipes in Wellington are leaking around a million litres of water every day.

MPs are expecting furious opposition to proposals on fluoridated drinking water as public hearings kick off this week.

A sinkhole in New Lynn could be bigger than it looks. So what causes them? We asked an expert.