Water
Boil notice on back burner as Aucklanders reach water target
Aucklanders are managing to save enough water to avoid a boil notice, as silt and debris clog the city's main treatment plant at Ardmore. Audio
Auckland's mayor addresses the issues with city's water supply
Auckland's Mayor Phill Goff calls on Aucklanders to cut showers by 3 minutes as one way to save at least 20 litres of water a day. Aucklanders are being encouraged to save water in order to avoid a… Audio
Auckland meets water saving target as crisis continues
Aucklanders have met calls to save water but the city's supplier says that needs to be sustained.
Watercare says Akld is still a way off worst case scenario
Watercare says Auckland is still a way off the worst case scenario as the city faces its biggest water crisis in more than 20 years. Video, Audio
Auckland facing worst water crisis in 20 years
Aucklanders have been told to conserve water as the city faces its worst water crisis in more than 20 years. Watercare spokesman Mark Bourne joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Forest & Bird quits water forum, saying govt ignores advice
Forest & Bird have pulled out of the Land and Water Forum in protest against the government's new "timid" freshwater standards.
Forest & Bird quits water forum
Forest & Bird is pulling out of the Land and Water Forum, saying the government has largely ignored the forum's advice on fresh water standards, coming up with its own "timid" plan. The forum was… Audio
Havelock North bore reopens
A bore in Havelock North will reopen tomorrow, more than six months after the town's water contamination crisis.
Unswimmable Canterbury lake now swimmable under new rules
Washdyke in South Canterbury would be classified as swimmable under the new water standards, but locals says it definitely isn't. Video, Audio
'For the past 22 years it's deteriorated'
We sent reporters to the Waikato, Canterbury and Lower Hutt to ask people when they last swam in a river, and how their local rivers are doing. Video, Audio
'Very confusing': Watchdog critical of water quality changes
Jan Wright, the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, says there are some good parts to the new freshwater targets, but also some very concerning aspects. Video, Audio
Watercare denies allegations of coverup
Watercare is denying allegations it purposely delayed consultation on a proposed water treatment plant that could see 18 families in West Auckland forcibly removed from their homes. Video, Audio
Key player in Ruataniwha dam project resigns
The future of the $900 million Ruataniwha water storage project in Hawkes Bay looks increasingly doubtful following the resignation of another key player in the dam's development. Video, Audio
Battle lines over water treatment plant
Residents in the West Auckland suburb of Oratia are vowing to fight a proposal to build a giant water treatment plant in their neighbourhood.
Hapū leader calls for input on new Porotī lake
The public must have a say in the future of a farmer's illegal dam and lake near Porotī Springs, say the Māori leaders who own the springs.
Big Dry in Hawke's Bay renews concern over water bottling firms
Hawke's Bay residents are worried record low water levels in the region will get even worse when bottling companies reach peak production. Video, Audio
Extreme weather puts 'huge stress' on water infrastructure
Extreme weather from climate change is going to put more pressure on drinking water infrastructure, leading to more boil notices and e-coli scares, says a public health professor.
Dam procedures to be reviewed after drowning
Procedures for opening a dam on the Waikato River are being reviewed after an Auckland woman was swept to her death in its surging rapids yesterday.
Public health expert says NZ's drinking water will get more threats
Boil notices and e-coli scares will continue to appear around the country according to a public health professor, who says says extreme weather due to climate change is going to put more pressure on… Audio
Water tests, extra treatment continue
Water supplies in three North Island areas are having to be conserved or undergoing extra treatment.
