A very dry autumn means the levels are well below their historical average of 76 percent full at this time of the year.

But Watercare says Auckland's water supply is significantly more resilient now compared with last year, when tough restrictions on water use had to be in place to conserve water.

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18 Apr: Britain's foreign minister David Cameron says Israel has decided to retaliate against Iran

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Basketball:
Caitlin Clark is this year's number one draft pick in the WNBA. Her salary has sparked outrage 7:27

Business:
Households will need to keep spending tight for another year yet 7:27

Living & Travel:
A passenger on an Air New Zealand flight from Bali to Auckland, suffered a badly broken leg just 30 minutes into the flight; after the plane hit turbulence 7:17

Entertainment:
Christina Applegate was invited to join 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' a decade ago 7:10

Law and Order:
The death of a 21-year-old student has pushed the idea of a stalking law into the spotlight 7:07

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