Four prisoners injured after prison van crashes north of Taupō
The accident happened on SH1 between Chestnut Rd and Ohakuri Rd.
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A helicopter has crashed near Taupō.
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Emergency services were called to the scene just after 12pm.
Two people rescued after boat sinks on Lake Taupō
The incident happened west of Whangamata Bay.
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New Year Honours: Paul Wright, fire and forestry champion
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Two dead in head-on crash, Napier-Taupo Rd temporarily closed
Police confirmed two people had died and another person is seriously injured.
Pointons challenge others to donate to foodbank
Two Taupō businesspeople donating to foodbank have challenged others to follow suit.
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'Boil all water': E-coli found in Taupō water supply
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Methamphetamine offender jailed for Bookabach arson
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Local Focus: High School leavers launch Taupō bungy with leap into next chapter
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Local Focus: Taupō transport event has community at heart
Car rally to fix a road. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Taupō transport event has community at heart
Car rally to fix a road. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: High School leavers launch Taupō bungy
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No prosecution: Lake Taupō sewerage spill investigation concludes
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Man seriously injured after machinery incident in Taupō
He was flown to Middlemore Hospital in a serious condition.
'Beautiful but deadly': NZ's ever-present volcanic risk
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Serious speed on display as Superbikes hit Taupō
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Reporoa, Ōhope fatalities add to deadly weekend
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One dead in Reporoa motorbike crash
Traffic is being diverted and motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible.
Local hero wins Ironman 70.3 Taupō
Bay of Plenty triathletes triumph at Ironman 70.3 Taupo.
Fatal Napier-Taupo crash: Heroic truckie burned trying to save life of motorcyclist
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