Road deaths: Northland and Otorohanga crashes take toll to 91
People have died in crashes in Paparoa and Mangakino, taking this year's road toll to 91.
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Name released for man killed in crash near Reporoa
Chase Manuel was killed in a crash in Reporoa on Saturday.
Man dead, four hurt after crash near Rotorua
The road is closed and diversions are in place while the Serious Crash Unit investigates.
5yo killed in crash: 'I'd give the world to get my baby back'
Susan Kanuta's mother and son were killed in a serious two-car crash.
Rescued dog was neglected - and ill
The rescued dog turned out to be ill as well as abandoned.
Fire crews keep watch over Reporoa sawmill fire
Thirteen fire crews and water tankers were called to put the fire out.
Sawmill gutted, workers face uncertainty
At most the fire area was 400sq m, and 10 appliances from Rotorua and Taupo fought it.
Faces of the road toll: 14 die on New Zealand's roads over 5 days
The stories behind the tragedies on our roads in the past week.
Police furious at lake search for men shopping at Pak 'n Save
Men caught in rough conditions on Lake Taupo made it to shore then failed to tell police.
Central North Island shaken by magnitude 4.4 quake
So far more than 1000 people have reported feeling shaking.
Taupo to host freediving nationals
Taupo will host this year's Freediving New Zealand Depth Nationals starting this week.
Car upside down on Rotorua-Taupo highway
A car is upside down on the highway south of Rotorua.
Two people trapped after crash near Taupo
Two people are trapped after a crash between a car and ute just north of Taupo.
Big wet: Cars trapped, power out, evacuations
Flooding closed roads and caused chaos in parts of the region.
Killer highway closed due to slip danger
State Highway closed after man attempting to clear rockfall was killed.
SH30 near Benneydale down to one lane after crash
Drivers warned to allow extra time when travelling on State Highway 30 near Benneydale.
Update: Bozzone leads off the bike in Taupo
New Zealand's Terenzo Bozzone leads Ironman New Zealand with just the run to go.
Elderly woman critical after Taupo crash
The woman is in an intensive care unit in Hamilton.
Taupo man pleads guilty to manslaughter
Adrian Ngamotu, 55, entered the plea in the High Court at Rotorua today.
Huka Falls daredevil - 'I'm not afraid of dying'
Tauranga man's rapids stunt described as 'playing Russian roulette' with his life.
Man knocked 'clean off the road' by falling rocks
Man found dead after falling rocks flung him down a bank and into a river.
Undiscovered volcanoes may be off BOP coast
Undiscovered volcanic features could lie hidden not far from the Bay of Plenty's coast.
Veggie prices set to rise as humidity hits crops
High humidity levels over summer have damaged green leafy vegetables.
Water rescue under way on Lake Taupo
Police and ambulance conducting a water rescue on Lake Taupo.
Eastern arterial closed after two-truck crash
A crash involving two trucks has closed a section of the Eastern Taupo Arterial.
Meet Philip, the goat who loves fishing
A Taupo local was surprised to find a goat named Philip in his usual fishing spot.
Half-naked accused says his clothes are wet
Mayva Rangi said he wasn't wearing his clothes in court because they were "wet".
Delays likely after slip on State Highway 1 near Motutere
Delays expected following slip on SH1 near Motutere, south of Taupo.
Taupo murder accused refused bail for the second time
Taupo murder accused denied bail for the second time.
Drowned man was 'legless', Coroner told
Coroner's inquest into death of Masterton man Brent Christoffersen near Taupo.
Severe thunderstorm watch for Rotorua
The MetService warning of thunderstorms and potential torrential rain for Rotorua.
Fresh heavy rain warning issued for Bay of Plenty
A heavy rain warning remains in place for Rotorua and Bay of Plenty.