Latest from RDP - Taupo & Turangi

Mountain biker hospitalised after fall

A mountain biker in her 50s was flown to hospital suffering injuries after falling from her bike in the central North Island today.

Stockcar ace fights for life

One of NZ's best stockcar drivers is fighting for his life after being seriously injured in a crash with a logging truck while travelling to the national teams championship.

Two teenagers injured after car hits tree

Two teenagers have been injured after a car left the road and hit a tree in Rerewhakaaitu.

Skydiver takes plunge after Taupo crash

The first time she attempted a skydive, London woman Gwendolyn DeSilva heard the engine cut out and had to make a daring mid-air escape before watching the plane plummet.

Dog rescued in 'stroke of Kiwi ingenuity'

Abortion details released to media

Taupo plane engine sent for analysis

The engine of a skydiving plane, which is suspected to have failed over Lake Taupo, will be sent to Canada this week for analysis.

Taupo survivors have 'no hard feelings'

Director of Skydive Taupo says survivors of plane crash have nothing but praise for instructors.

Taupo skydive plane crash: Boss speaks

Chief executive of Skydive Taupo, Roy Clements, speaks to media about the way his staff handled yesterday's plane crash into Lake Taupo.