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Rising lake temps signal 'minor unrest' at Ruapehu
Mt Ruapehu's crater lake temperature rising in step with an increase in volcanic tremors.
Our next big eruption: can we predict it?
Is it possible to anticipate when New Zealand's next big volcano will blow?
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.
Hiker tumbles down Mt Tongariro slope
A female hiker has tumbled more than 100m down an icy Mt Tongariro slope.
Woman plunges 100m down icy ravine
Police warning after woman slips on ice on Tongariro Alpine Crossing, falling 100m.
Fuel company to slash 12c a litre off petrol prices today
One of NZ's smallest fuel providers is slashing 12 cents a litre off fuel for 32 hours.
Rude awakening as bitter blast sends temps plunging
Temperatures dropped to -3C in places and snow is falling Queenstown.
Winter's bite: Brutal storm unleashes rain, thunder, snow
More rain, strong winds, thunderstorms and even snow in the far south forecast today.
Driver of stolen SUV rams police car, injuring two officers
Two officers were injured as a result of the incident.
Pilot reports a laser being pointed at his cockpit
Pilot reports laser pointed at his plane as he attempts to land.
Taupō's Groombridge seals third title in a row
Groombridge hopes recent success will propel him onto the international stage.
NASO rescue helicopter model 'sloppily prepared'
Advocates and doctors say NASO's new model for air ambulance services is full of flaws.
Farm limits an 'assault on the regions': Bridges
The Government wants to limit farming run-off and intensification.
Cancer number one killer in New Zealand
More than 23,000 New Zealanders are diagnosed with cancer every year.
Shot hunter lucky bullet missed vital organs
A hunter shot in the chest by a friend was lucky the bullet missed his vital organs.
Shot hunter minutes from death
Gravely injured hunter was winched from heavy bush needing blood immediately.
Hunter in critical condition after being mistaken for a deer and shot
Hunter shot by companion in the Kaimanawa Ranges.
Man rescued from Kaimanawa Ranges with gunshot wound
The man was helicoptered to Waikato Hospital and police are speaking with a second man.
Taupo super eruption: Just how much time will we get?
NZ experts question new US study on Taupo suggesting "super-eruptions" are well signalled.
Three arrested following armed robbery and police chase
Three people are likely to face numerous charges after a robbery and police chase today.
Thunderstorms and downpours: Storm easing but warnings still in place
Heavy rain batters eastern parts of North Island, with some falls of more than 100mm.
Federated Farmers back calls to save chopper services
Federated Farmers is backing calls to stop the axing of rescue helicopter services.
Fire destroys Taupo house
A fire has destroyed a Taupo home with one person taken to hospital.
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.
Mayors seek assurances on region's rescue chopper services
Mayors from the central North Island concerned over changes to rescue chopper services