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Nicola Williams has been made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
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Winter isn't coming New Zealand - it's here, and it's cold, brace yourselves
Temperatures dipped below zero overnight as snow blanketed parts of New Zealand.
Couple and baby spend night in trapped car down bank
Police weren't alerted until this morning, after the dad climbed up to the roadside.
NZTA expect rain, strong wind to affect road conditions over weekend
Drivers are urged to take care, plan ahead and be prepared for heavy traffic
Mt Ruapehu beginner slope opening this Saturday
The beginner carpet and small ski and ride trail will be the first to open.
Driver remorseful, says lawyer, but family says it's 'too little, too late'
A truck driver who caused a crash that killed two children has been sentenced.
Contact Energy drilling $30m of new Taupō geothermal wells
The company hopes to build a new power station in 2020.
Teen who raped 5yo granted parole after serving 7 years
Raurangi Mark Marino, now aged 23, will be released from prison in July.
Names of arson accused suppressed
The pair pleaded not guilty to arson last year after the Tongariro St fire on November 30.
Crash victim reunited with beloved pet
Crash survivor Faye Emery has been reunited with her chihuahua Bubbles.
One person seriously injured in crash
The crash happened about 2.30pm near the intersection with Pukawa Rd, Omori.
Taupō mayor seeks third term after transplant
Despite undergoing kidney transplant earlier this year, mayor to have crack at third term.
Fast track for Oceania triathletes to 2020 Ironman World Champs in Taupō.
Oceania triathletes' huge boost with more qualifying slots for 2020 Ironman in Taupō
Reunited with bride 65 years later
Friends separated for 65 years reunited thanks to sleuthing by a genealogist.
'Stop talking and start making roads safer': Taupō mayor
Taupō mayor's had enough of road tragedies and wants Government to take urgent action
Foul play on the fairway: Vandals suspected of sabotaging golf course
Putting surfaces throughout the 18-hole course have been damaged.
Bay of Plenty measles outbreak - cases rise to 20
Two cases were confirmed over the weekend, equalling 20.
Goals rain in as Lamb shines for Taupō
Taupō have been right among the goals in the WaiBOP Premiership this year.
Three killed in Hātepe crash near Taupō were all travelling in a van
St John sent two ambulances and staff treated the three people but they died at the scene.
'Lost for words': The district where 16 have died in 34 days
Something's got to change, mayor says, as deaths continue.
Sole survivor of horror crash farewells seven family members
Hundreds gather to farewell a mum, dad and five children at a Hawke's Bay marae.
Bay of Plenty buildings big winners in architecture awards
The winners included buildings in Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, Whakatāne, Taupō and Rotorua
Strip club, Avengers: Endgame screening measles hotspots in Tauranga
Possible infection hot spots for measles have been identified.
Taupō resident scoops up $500k Lotto win
The winning Lotto ticket was sold at Paper Plus Taupo.
Measles outbreak spreads to Taupō
About one in 10 people affected by measles need hospital treatment, on average.
'Unimaginable' Atiamuri crash: Raising two boys without their parents, 5 siblings
There are now only two children left of the previous nine-strong family.
Fatal Atiamuri crash: Scout mum's passion for life filled the room
Her caring and selfless nature meant that she was fondly known as 'Scout Mum' to many.
Smoking synthetic cannabis ends in tragedy
Synthetic cannabis has been linked to a man's death in Tokoroa.
Horror crash: Tributes for Scouts NZ manager killed
Jenny Rodgers remembered as an enthusiastic and dedicated Scout leader.
Horror crashes: One-off driver licence tests 'madness'
The death of eight people in a crash has renewed calls for measures to make roads safer.
'When they arrived it was carnage': Fire chief calls for calm on roads
Tokoroa crew were first firefighters at crash scene north of Taupō where eight died.
Government has 'blood on its hands' after eight people die in crash, campaigner says
The Government needs to make roads safer, says an outspoken road safety campaigner.
Family heartbreak: Parents, 5 kids killed in horror crash
The couple's 9-year-old son remains stable in Waikato Hospital today.