The tragic death of a former top showjumper at Lake Taupō
Helen Smith who died at Lake Taupō was described as 'a lover of life'.
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Swimmer's death closes Taupō pool
All pools have been blessed and closed until 10am tomorrow as a mark of respect.
Father of five killed in Tarawera crash: 'I'll never forget you, brother'
The seasonal worker killed in the SH5 crash yesterday was a father of five children.
Holiday horror: Samoan workers on vacation in fatal crash
Workers were turning into a cafe carpark at the time of the smash, police say.
Hypothermia, drinking suspected cause of Lake Taupō deaths - mayor
Taupo Mayor says "it's so unusual two would die together".
Lake Taupō mystery deaths: Revellers seen drinking, swimming night before gruesome discovery
Two women and a man were seen at the lakeside pools where two people died overnight.
Taupō pastor accused of indecent assault on three boys
Don Corrie Lake lost a bid for interim name suppression today.
Gin Wigmore, Dragon, Pseudo Echo and more to play Summer Concert Tour
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Roads closed, North Island snow, widespread frosts send temps plummeting
It's a bitterly cold start to the day across the South Island and parts of the north.
Bomb cyclone barrels up NZ: Flights cancelled, snow for North Island
A second stormy day is in store for much of the country.
Tūroa skifield to close for funeral
Tūroa skifield will be closed for well-respected and long serving staff member's funeral.
Woman killed after slipping, falling during Mt Ruapehū ascent
The woman was in a group of nine people traversing the Cathedral Rocks on the east side.
Local Focus: Thumbs up for Mt Ruapehu skiers
Spring snow means ski season extended. Local Focus is made with funding from NZ On Air.
Kmart, KFC and Maccas: Further locations visited by Covid-19 family revealed
Anyone who was at these locations is considered a casual contact, health authorities say.
The $2m cover-up: Man steals nearly $400k of art - then torches lakefront house
Thief says the numbers for the security alarm came to him in a dream.
Expert says second cluster has potential to be very serious
New Zealand's second current cluster includes six people and 31 close contacts.
Covid-19: Positive case took tandem jump
Skydive instructor isolated after jump with someone who later tested positive for Covid.
Covid-infected family's Taupō gathering 'not ideal' - Bloomfield
It has been revealed Auckland family met up with a group of more than 10 people in Taupō.
Dropping hunters in remote zone nets $32,000 fine
Helicopter company and pilot both fined for landings in Rangitikei Remote Experience Zone.
The Kiwi company being backed by Bill Gates
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'Nothing would ever hurt as much as this': Mum honours lost daughter
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Bumper weekend on Mt Ruapehu sees large crowds, but lack of physical distancing
Thousands flocked to Turoa over the weekend but not all were physically distancing.
On the campaign trail: Ardern takes in Taupō town transformation
Prime Minister Jacinda is in Taupō today.
Napier standoff: Armed search ends with no sign of suspect
Search was related to the recovery of a quantity of methamphetamine early today in Taupō.
Serious injuries after SH1 crash near Taupō
Emergency services were called to the scene at 4.15pm.
Man who drove high on meth and cannabis caused passenger's death
Meiha Teepa's passenger died in a crash while Teepa was fleeing police.
Bus-loads of skiers turned away as slopes fill up under level 2
Skiers have been left out in the cold after level 2 caps were reached on snowfields.
Council urged to lobby for new law to ban swimming in dams
Regional council says its Navigational Safety Bylaw can't ban people swimming in dams.
Desert Rd reopens after snow closure
Motorists are asked to be patient while crews worked to reopen the state highway.
Taupō councillor to be censured for racist slur
Both parties had accepted there had been a breach of the council's Code of Conduct.
Backpacker murder: Teen who killed tourist with baseball bat declined parole
'Parole is declined. There is much work for Mr Broughton to complete.'
'Critical wound': Man in intensive care after Taupō incident
The incident happened on Kahurangi Drive.
Small town, two high schools, and the greater good
Taupō-nui-a-Tia College and Tauhara College BoTs jointly ask for community vision.