New ZealandGreens launch bid to save wild riversThe Green Party is hoping its new "save the wild rivers" campaign will yield similar results to the anti-mining movement.01 Aug 04:15 AM
New ZealandJetboat driver to pay reparation to familyA jetboat driver has been fined and ordered to pay reparation to the family of a British tourist killed in a river boat crash in December 2008.16 Jul 03:00 AM
SportGeoff Thomas: Trout supply is rich, but anglers need to watch rising river levels25 Jun 09:49 PM
New ZealandFlood waters recede but snow on horizonFlood waters in Canterbury and Otago have begun to recede as heavy rain eases, but there's no respite with snow forecast for tonight.26 May 06:00 AM
EnergyMeridian and DOC request hold on dam appealsMeridian Energy and DOC have filed a joint memorandum in the Environment Court requesting the appeals relating to the Mokihinui hydro proposal be put on hold.23 May 11:13 PM
Opinion<i>Chris Finlayson:</i> Shared governance of healthy river at heart of Treaty dealChris Finlayson writes on how the Waikato River Settlement Act benefits the whole nation.17 May 04:00 PM
EnergyIwi defends Meridian Energy payment over damA West Coast iwi has defended its decision to accept money from Meridian Energy for advice on the effects of a $300 million hydro dam.11 Apr 11:43 PM
New ZealandTeenager drowns in Waikato RiverA teenager has died after being swept away by the Waikato River near Taupo.11 Apr 03:44 AM
EnergyMeridian paid iwi after position change on damMeridian Energy paid money to the local West Coast iwi after the iwi changed its position on a $300 million hydro dam.09 Apr 02:23 AM
New ZealandBody confirmed as missing womanPolice have confirmed today that the body found in the Waikato River at Meremere is that of missing Hamilton woman Audrey Gibson.08 Apr 04:20 AM
EnergyMayor backs $300m hydro dam planMayor Pat McManus says there's no shortage of water on the West Coast and the 'silent majority' of locals support the proposed Mokihinui dam.06 Apr 08:51 PM
BDBDAgribusinessMacKenzie dairy developers "gaming" consent process, says Minister19 Mar 01:30 AM
AgribusinessWorsening pollution audit 'completely unacceptable' says FonterraNew Zealand's dairy farms are getting dirtier - not cleaner, according to new research released today.18 Mar 06:35 AM
New ZealandRain easing, roads reopeningRain eased in Gisborne overnight and surrounding roads reopened after flooding and slips caused evacuations.31 Jan 09:37 PM
New ZealandSix evacuated from East Cape village, SH5 closedThe residents of Mangatuna village, north of Tolaga Bay, were moved out this morning as the Uawa River rose from its usual four metres to 11 metres.31 Jan 01:54 AM
