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Ruapehū iwi follows Taranaki's lead, calls for regional lockdown
Ngāti Rangi chairman Whetu Moataane says he doesn't know why regions aren't shut already.
Backpacker murder: Teen who killed Karen Aim to face Parole Board for first time
The teen who murdered Scottish backpacker Karen Aim is making his first bid for parole
Covid cluster family 'shell-shocked', being bullied online
Cluster family bullied online: 'The comments on social media have turned nasty'.
Covid-infected traveller visited Rotorua and Taupō
People who were at the two locations are advised to monitor their health
Two new Covid cases confirmed in Tokoroa
Members at a church in Māngere are urged to get tested after a family tested positive.
Infection spreads across the North Island, Tokoroa case shock
Fears as Waikato council worker tests positive for Covid-19 and six others fall ill.
Covid 19: More Rotorua locations revealed, day trip to Taupō
Three more businesses have been revealed as places visited by the family at the weekend.
Ski fields' health measures in place they hoped never to use
QR codes and hand sanitiser greet skiers on the mountain.
Former Māori Land Court judge Ken (Heta) Hingston dies
Former Māori Land Court judge Ken (Heta) Hingston has died.
'Extremely distressing': Person shot during gang fight in Taupō
Police are seeking information about the incident.
Nick Leggett: Truckies deserve better than the national disgrace that is the Napier-Taupo Rd
Opinion: We don't believe our concerns can fall on deaf ears any longer. People are dying.
Iwi takes over council's functions for first time in NZ
The milestone decision follows two years of talks between iwi and council.
Student swept to her death: Calls for swimming ban after tragedy
Power company wants swimming ban below dam where student drowned after saving friends.
Go NZ: The best long walks for a short break
The best half and full-day walks when you're on a short getaway around New Zealand.
Desert Rd shallow grave death: Two men lose name suppression
Ricky Wang's body was found in a shallow grave covered in concrete near the Desert Rd.
Grieving family appeals to Andrew Little for WorkSafe inquiry
WorkSafe has come under fire for the way it handles prosecution of trucking companies.
Desert Rd death: Man jailed for role in alleged shallow grave murder
Judge says Yanlong Piao provided "extensive assistance" to police.
Fatigued truck driver: Parents left 'angry, sad' after two children killed in collision
Over two years since the crash claimed two young boys' lives, their parents want justice.
'Sabotage' questions after Chinese activists killed in fiery crash
The men had been "hugely influential members of the NZ Chinese community".
Many ways you can do your bit to stop crime
This week's Taupō Police report, by Senior Sergeant Fane Troy.
Plane crash trio found uninjured near Desert Rd
Three people and a dog survived a plane crash in poor conditions.
Serious injuries: One airlifted after crash involving truck near Taupō
Police were called about 6.20am.
Local Focus: The Taupō electorate explained
From Cambridge to Tūrangi - there's much to consider. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Hidden bangs: Scientists reveal hundreds of ancient NZ eruptions
These smaller, more frequent eruptions have been overlooked in the past.
Brrrrrr: Auckland plummets to 1C as winter freeze grips NZ
The coldest place in NZ was -4.2C.
Winter wonderland: Snow covers central North Island
Thick snow has covered parts of the central North Island this morning.
Heavy snow closes Desert Rd - crash closes detour, motorists told to delay travel
It's a chilly start for snow-covered alpine areas but sunny skies are on their way.
Brrrrr! Snow warnings issued as cold snap bites
Four snow warnings have been issued across the country.
System turns Mt Ruapehu skiing 'into a lottery'
The new system will come into play from July 22 for the 10 busiest weekends in the season.
Local Focus: Lavish, expensive and local - Taupō honey is a sweet deal for several businesses
Zealandia honey have launched a new product this week. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
New Zealand ski fields set for good dumping of snow
Queenstown is down for 75cm of snow over the next three days.