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Clean energy: A faded shade of green
At the start of this century, clean energy was all the rage. The revolution may still be happening, but it's taking its time, reports Peter Huck.
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Taupo: World class fun
A ski weekend in Taupo opens up a world of adventure, as Nicola Whitham and Tim Roest discovered.
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Hamilton: A city of foodie surprises
Head to Hamilton and discover its gourmet side, writes Vicki Ravlich-Horan.
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'Jet engine' tornado wreaks havoc
A tornado has devastated a farming station near Gisborne, taking out sheds and injuring at least one farm dog believed to have been picked up and dumped. Craig Ferris "huddled in a ball" in the corner of his carport...
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Hail, lightning pummels Wellington
A violent hail and thunder storm has caused two car crashes and left the ground "white like snow" in Wellington. Police have said the storm after 1:30pm had been the catalyst for two crashes...
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Rotorua: A playground town
Sue Baxalle and Elisabeth Easther dip into the varied delights of New Zealand's top tourist town, Rotorua, and find there's a lot more than geysers and hot mud pools to interest their families.