Auckland may be in its worst water crisis for 23 years — but it seems someone forgot to tell the council's development arm, Panuku.

Aucklanders could face having to boil water if usage is not cut dramatically.

Brave KFC worker Jeanene Dickman was determined not to let anyone down at work, despite flooding

A water expert says Auckland is facing an emergency situation.

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An incredible 130mm of rain has fallen in the Coromandel Ranges in the past 24 hours.

This week's storm chaos has seen unsettled silt at water treatment plants, sparking a city-wide call to save two buckets of water per person, per day.

A third organisation has quit the Land and Water Forum in protest about freshwater standards

Hauraki Mayor John Tregidga met with locals in Whiritoa, as they band together after being hit with 260mm of rain in the past 24 hours. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A Canadian mother and daughter awoke to an unwelcome surprise in Thames - the wild weather overnight had swamped their campervan. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Thames & Coromandel District Mayor Sandra Goudie discusses the state of the region after wild weather hit overnight. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Stranded residents of a small village north of Kaikoura have finally got road access.

Weather watches or warning are in place for most of the upper North Island as more rain is forecast over the week.

Thousands of boaties swapped their old lifejackets for new in a Coastguard safety scheme.

Broadlands Forest Resident Graham Sperry spotted what he believes may be sewage on the river bank over the weekend, and is worried it could pose a health risk. Made with funding from NZ On Air

A former Kiwi Olympian landed a 163.4kg black marlin, the first to be speared in New Zealand waters.

Three experienced divers went for a dive this morning but one did not surface.

Boaties in strife have kept Coastguard crews busy in the northern region this weekend, with multiple people rescued from stricken vessels.

Forest and Bird says most rivers and streams are excluded from Government's plan to clean up waterways.

French sailors Jean-Pierre and Paulette van Hille have returned to Tauranga after 20 years to continue their long love affair with New Zealand. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The men had a lucky escape after experiencing engine trouble in rough seas.

Recent report predictions that rural districts may see a population decline in years to come is being rebutted by the South Waikato which has had 1.3% population rise in the last year. - Made with funding from NZ On Air

A small community fighting a "sprawling industrial complex" in the foothills of the Waitakere Ranges is feeling betrayed at the decision

COMMENT: Moral implications seem a bridge too far in decisions on management of key resource, opines Rachel Stewart.

A truck wash operating on a reserve has been shut down after a resident discovered polluted water was running into a stream leading to the Waikato River and the regional council had done nothing about it until he complained.

A red algal bloom is covering the ocean at Uretiti and Ruakaka.

Some say the Government's water-quality proposals are not ambitious enough, but others - including farmers - are cautiously optimistic.

In "clean, green New Zealand" just 72 per cent of rivers, streams and lakes are considered safe for swimming and it will remain that way for a while.

A man is missing after he got into difficulty in the water tonight at Muriwai beach on Auckland's west coast.

Biscuiting outing on Murray River goes horribly wrong for Brendon Demmocks.