While watercare's target is 415 million litres a day, Aucklanders are using only 390 million litres a day.

Auckland's dams are now just over 67% full.

The normal level for this time of the year is just over 91%.

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29 Oct: Thousands are still without power in the lower South Island, after last week's wild winds

29 Oct: Global climate plans need urgent acceleration to meet 2035 emissions target, UN report finds

28 Oct: Damage in the lower South Island is so widespread, efforts to restore power could take weeks

28 Oct: It was restless night for many, with 19-thousand lightening strikes hitting the North Island and many in the south waking up to snow

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Pamela Anderson "jumped off the crazy train" by ditching makeup 10:21

Dunedin:
More than 500 households in South Dunedin will be without power for most of the day, following a crash taking out a powerpole at St Kilda 10:07

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Kiwifruit exports are dominating our fruit market, as the season wraps with its 60th vessel heading offshore 9:57

International:
Prince Andrew stripped of title by King Charles and told to leave Royal Lodge 9:57

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