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Wellington is picking up the pieces a year on from the central NZ quake.
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The surf life-saving season starts. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Foxton fights for flow
Foxton calls for flow back in their river. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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Water tax on farmers to be scrapped
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Extra $600m to clean up Waitemata Harbour
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Marine reserve boosts snapper outside borders
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Teacher censured for unsafe kayak trip
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Toddler pulled unconscious from Auckland swimming pool
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Controversial Blue Spring application withdrawn
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Goff's $239 million tax grab
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Watercare worker burnt in Remuera flash
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Island residents win wharf battle
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Te Kuiti locals told to conserve water after slip
Months of heavy rain blamed for 20ha slip.
Water supply cut in Northcote, Auckland
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North Shore water main cut, again
Contractors on Auckland's North Shore have cut a water main for second time in 24 hours.
Most Kiwis back charging for water use - survey
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Local Focus: Not all farmers at Morrinsville protest
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