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NZ firm revels in Brit's Amazon success
The first man to walk the entire length of the Amazon river put his NZ-made backpacks through some serious paces.
Greens launch bid to save wild rivers
The Green Party is hoping its new "save the wild rivers" campaign will yield similar results to the anti-mining movement.
Jetboat driver to pay reparation to family
A 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.
Flood waters recede but snow on horizon
Flood waters in Canterbury and Otago have begun to recede as heavy rain eases, but there's no respite with snow forecast for tonight.
Meridian and DOC request hold on dam appeals
Meridian 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.
<i>Chris Finlayson:</i> Shared governance of healthy river at heart of Treaty deal
Chris Finlayson writes on how the Waikato River Settlement Act benefits the whole nation.
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.