Closure of rescue helicopter service opposed
Residents brave heavy rain to support the continued air rescue operations at Taupo.
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Hit and run incident in Taupo
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House ablaze in Turangi
Fire crews a putting out hot spots at a Turangi house after being fully involved earlier.
44,000 still powerless, more strong winds, thunder tonight
The coldest temperature was -4.8C in Nelson Lakes.
Man's manslaughter of sister divides family
Adrian Ngamotu sentenced for the manslaughter of his sister at Acacia Bay last year.
First major snowfall of the year for Mt Ruapehu
Big snow dump on central North Island ski fields.
Seven homes red-stickered after tornado
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Roof ripped off by National Park twister
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Tourism industry shocked at proposal to scrap Taupo rescue helicopter
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Auckland warned to brace for wind, lightning
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Wanted man evades police cordons
A police spokesperson has confirmed there were cordons in place.
The big chill: Heavy snow, icy winds on the way tonight
The storm is forecast to dump as much as half a metre of snow in places.
Potential loss of Rotorua rescue helicopter a 'slap in the face'
The rescue helicopter provider said Taupo and Tauranga helicopters could cover Rotorua.
Rotorua and Taupo MPs seek answers over rescue choppers
McClay and Upston said they would be seeking answers from the Government.
Tuwharetoa Maori Trust Board: Taupo rescue chopper must stay
The Trust Board says removing the Taupo base would dramatically affect the risk to people.
Rotorua and Taupo rescue helicopters could be scrapped
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Mayor: Lives will be lost if Taupo rescue chopper goes
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'It's just too cruel': Community in shock after kids killed in Desert Rd crash
Their two sons, one aged 4 the other two months, died in the accident.
Easter road toll highest in eight years
Three times as many people died over the long weekend as last year.
Charter schools that may never open were paid $3.4m
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Second child dies from Desert Rd crash
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Easter road toll: Four people dead so far
Police are pleading with motorists to take care when travelling home tomorrow.
Woman killed in Easter crash had just lost her mother
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Child dead following truck v car crash near Waiouru
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Vending machines give homeless some independence back
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Logs 'come to life' in Tongariro National Park
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Health warnings lifted for lakes Ohakuri and Maraetai
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Woman found dead in overturned car near Taupo
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Name released for man killed in crash near Reporoa
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