Dam
Fences fixed first as farmers count cost of flooding
Farmers in mid-Canterbury are still trying to get their heads around the scale of damage caused by massive flooding in June. It's been an extremely challenging situation for neighbours Anne-Marie… Audio
Fences fixed first as farmers count cost of flooding
Farmers in mid-Canterbury are still trying to get their heads around the scale of damage caused by massive flooding in June. It's been an extremely challenging situation for neighbours Anne-Marie…
AudioMany feared dead after Laos dam collapse
At least 20 people have been killed and more than 100 are missing in flooding following the collapse of an under-construction dam in south-east Laos.
Poroti springs owners lose patience in water battle
The Maori owners of Poroti springs near Whangarei have run out patience in the battle for control of their water. They've announced plans to dam the springs to restore water levels and boost eel… Audio
Insurance costs place Waimea dam project $700,000 higher
The partners in a large-scale dam planned for the Tasman District say it will cost around 700-thousand dollars more than expected. Mayor Richard Kempthorne says despite what opponents to the dam say… Audio
Nearly 200,000 urged to flee crumbling dam in California
Almost two hundred people in Northern California are being evacuated after the emergency spillway of the U.S's tallest dam started to crumble. Marc Albert, a reporter with North State Public Radio… Audio
MPI misled in dam funding bid, says report
The Ministry of Primary Industries was misled in a funding bid for a Wairarapa dam, an independent report has found. Audio
$900m Ruataniwha dam gets go-ahead
The 900 million dollar Ruataniwha water storage scheme in Hawke's Bay now has enough farmer buy-in to proceed. Audio
Councillor says Ruataniwha Dam faces major hurdles
A Hawke's Bay regional councillor says its still uncertain whether the business case for the Ruataniwha Dam can be completed by Christmas.
On the Throne
The Throne Station in Marlborough overlooks the Waihopai spy base and a sea of vineyards. David Dillon took over the sheep-and-beef farm from his father nearly 40 years ago and now his son Tommy is… Audio
On the Throne
The Throne Station in Marlborough overlooks the Waihopai spy base and a sea of vineyards. David Dillon took over the sheep-and-beef farm from his father nearly 40 years ago and now his son Tommy is…
AudioQuaker Acres
Residents of the Quaker Settlement in Whanganui aim to live lightly on the land and use permaculture practises on their eight hectares near Virginia Lake. A dam at the back of property now collects… Audio
Quaker Acres
Residents of the Quaker Settlement in Whanganui aim to live lightly on the land and use permaculture practises on their eight hectares near Virginia Lake. A dam at the back of property now collects…
AudioInsight, Sunday 24 August West Coast Hydro
Insight looks at the fight to stop a new big hydro dam on the West Coast as demand for power increases Audio
