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Iwi defends Meridian Energy payment over dam

A West Coast iwi has defended its decision to accept money from Meridian Energy for advice on the effects of a $300 million hydro dam.

Teenager drowns in Waikato River

A teenager has died after being swept away by the Waikato River near Taupo.

Meridian paid iwi after position change on dam

Meridian Energy paid money to the local West Coast iwi after the iwi changed its position on a $300 million hydro dam.

Body confirmed as missing woman

Police have confirmed today that the body found in the Waikato River at Meremere is that of missing Hamilton woman Audrey Gibson.

Mayor backs $300m hydro dam plan

Mayor Pat McManus says there's no shortage of water on the West Coast and the 'silent majority' of locals support the proposed Mokihinui dam.

West Coast hydro scheme approval upsets Govt ally

<i>Ian Balme:</i> Fonterra's approach tardy on dairy-farm pollution

Sir Bob started things, but Lady Raiha finished them

MacKenzie dairy developers &quot;gaming&quot; consent process, says Minister

Mackenzie factory farm submissions close

Govt may consider drought assistance

The Government is keeping close watch on the "big dry" in many regions and will consider drought assistance if conditions worsen, Agriculture Minister David Carter says.

New Zealand: 100 per cent pure hype

Didymo Dave aims to beat the rock snot

Dave Cade is pushing hard to keep didymo - or rock snot - out of Taupo waterways.

Journalist dies in river mishap

Crown and Tainui sign revised river settlement

Council asks for Treaty costs

Sharples urges debate on water ownership

Three have lucky escape after dam gates open

Three people had a lucky escape from the Waikato River after hydro dam gates opened a torrent of water onto them.