Teenage dominatrix opens up on fatal bondage session
Renee Chignell has opened up about the 1989 dominatrix session death in a new docu-drama.
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Hospital staff praised over response to strike
The nationwide 24-hour strike ended at 7am.
Synthetic cannabis and meths main factors in death: Coroner
An extended delay in effective CPR led to brain injury and death.
Strike puts off elective surgery and outpatient clinics
NZNO nurses working at Rotorua and Taupo hospitals will strike for 24 hours.
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Crashes near Taupo and Porirua
Two vehicles were involved in a crash on Paremata Rd, Porirua.
'Joyride' Lamborghini up for sale for $419,000
A Lamborghini that made headlines last year for an alleged "joy ride" is now up for sale.
First step to stardom for Rotorua acts
Smokefreerockquest regional final is in Taupo next week.
Taupo mechanic closes after alleged joyride
A Taupo mechanic accused of taking a client's Lamborghini on a joy ride has closed.
Lake snot-making algae now in Lake Taupo
An algae species that creates mucus-like lake snot has likely now spread to Lake Taupo.
Trouser-less tramper's thank-you in song
Rescuers spot man trouser-less, huddled in the fetal position, 20m from a hut.
Tramper 'resigned himself to dying next to the river' 20m from hut
Lost man suffering from hypothermia and starvation is found after weeks in the bush.
Terminally ill man dies during bucket list cruise
What was supposed to be a meaningful holiday ended in tragedy for Rikki Hotene's family.
Get ready, there's another cold blast coming our way
A chilling southerly breeze is making its way up the country.
Council staff hit 151km/h in fleet cars
Two Taupō District Council vehicles were caught doing 151km/h.
Truck driver, 70, charged over crash that killed two children
Arteen Mosaferi, 4, died at the scene and his baby brother Radeen, 2 months, died later.
First Queen's Birthday fatality in Turangi crash
Emergency services were called about 5.40pm last night.
72-year-old airlifted from Turangi
The 72-year-old was stabilised by paramedics before being airlifted to Rotorua Hospital.
Gas leak closes Taupō street
Richmond Ave in Taupo is closed and people should avoid the area.
New era in Lake Taupo management
Ceremony to be held at Waikato Regional Council chambers today.
Driver of stolen SUV rams police car, injuring two officers
Two officers were injured as a result of the incident.
Shot hunter lucky bullet missed vital organs
A hunter shot in the chest by a friend was lucky the bullet missed his vital organs.
Lest We Forget: Anzac Day remembered by young and old
About 18,000 people gathered at the Auckland War Memorial Museum for the dawn service.
Taupo teen following in footsteps of Scott Dixon
The 15-year-old is currently competing in Formula 4 in the US.
Win for mayors over rescue helicopters
Health Minister reassures mayors on central North Island rescue helicopter services.
Registrations open to host Pink Ribbon Breakfast in May
Registrations are now open for Pink Ribbon Breakfast in May.
Thousands protest changes to rescue chopper
A protest against cutting Taupo's Greenlea rescue helicopter attracted 1200 people.
Man critical after hit and run incident in Taupo
The incident happened on Huka Falls Rd this afternoon.
'People just look right through me' - Local elderly lonely
"I went through a contact list the other day. 'He's dead, she's dead, he's dead,' I said."
Man's manslaughter of sister divides family
Adrian Ngamotu sentenced for the manslaughter of his sister at Acacia Bay last year.
Police Dive Squad trains with aircraft wrecks in Lake Taupo
The squad's annual training exercise has been taking place just off Five Mile Bay.
Get prepared, not rescued from Tongariro Crossing, warn police
Plan carefully if you're thinking of doing something adventurous this weekend.