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Some of NZ's main centres have failed to meet a key safety standard for drinking water.

Drinking water safe from another Tasman Tempest, says Watercare boss

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

Watercare contractors have cleared a blockage in a sewagesewerage pipe which caused an overflow into the Wairau Stream at Milford

A local property owner in Waihi Beach is at odds with the Western Bay of Plenty District Council over the management of an erosion control project that affects his land. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

EXCLUSIVE: Water bills in the country's largest city may have to rise to stop raw sewage flowing into Auckland Harbour almost every time it rains.

Some experts believe the key to eliminating raw sewage overflows into Auckland Harbour lies on the roof of one of the city's recent office blocks.

Hawke's Bay iwi Ngāti Kahungunu say they warned authorities for decades about the risk of water contamination.

Debate about the benefits of corporatised or privatised water models has been simmering for several years.

One recruitment company seeking engineers for the Christchurch rebuild is getting more phone calls from expats wanting to return home.

We've told the Government, 'Guys, you need a bigger toolbox and you need to think about economic instruments'," says Alastair Bisley, chairman of the Land and Water Forum, talking about what is required to resolve the issue of water quality

Water is one thing NZ has plenty of. So why don't we manage it better - for the economy and the environment? Nick Smith<b>*</b> reports.