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New Zealand's 5 longest rivers are:

Waikato River - 425 km,

Clutha River - 322 km,

Whanganui River - 290 km,

Taieri River - 288 km,

Rangitikei River - 241 km.

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The longest river in the South Island (and second longest in New Zealand) is the Clutha at 322 km. The second longest river in the South Island (and 4th longest in NZ) is the Taieri at 288 km.

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The Waikato river is the longest river in new zealand At 425km (264 miles) long.

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Waikato River is the longest river in New Zealand covering 425 km(264 miles).

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New Zealand's longest river is the Waikato in the North island. it has a length of 425 km.

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The Waikato is NZs longest river.

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The Waikato River

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