Didymo Dave aims to beat the rock snot
Dave Cade is pushing hard to keep didymo - or rock snot - out of Taupo waterways.
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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.
Air traffic controller 'talking to girlfriend' before midair crash [+new video]
Two New York air traffic controllers have allegedly been placed on disciplinary leave following fatal midair crash.