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Worsening pollution audit 'completely unacceptable' says Fonterra
New Zealand's dairy farms are getting dirtier - not cleaner, according to new research released today.
Rain easing, roads reopening
Rain eased in Gisborne overnight and surrounding roads reopened after flooding and slips caused evacuations.
Six evacuated from East Cape village, SH5 closed
The 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.
Family rafting trip turns to tragedy
An American woman dies after becoming pinned under a rock when a family rafting trip on the Mohaka River turned to tragedy yesterday.
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.
Didymo Dave aims to beat the rock snot
Dave Cade is pushing hard to keep didymo - or rock snot - out of Taupo waterways.
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.
Electricity re-jig model's last chance - Consumer
The Government's shake up of the electricity sector could be the last chance the competitive pricing model has, says Consumer NZ chief executive Sue Chetwin.
Giant kokopu to be reintroduced to streams
Rare giant kokopu, which in their infancy make up part of the group known as whitebait, are to be reintroduced to Auckland waterways.
North Island set for soaking
Parts of the North Island are set for a soaking today, with up to 140mms of rain expected to fall in some areas.
Warnings of strong winds, heavy rains
Northland and Auckland could be in for wind gusts of 120km an hour and a small tornado while heavy rains are set to hit further south.