SH5 reopens after crash closes road for nearly 10 hours
Truck and trailer crashed pre-dawn; salvage continued mid-afternoon.
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An altercation between two Taupō flatmates resulted in a man's death.
Mt Ruapehu raised to volcanic alert level 2
The last time Mt Ruapehu was moved to volcanic level 2 was in December 2020.
Jarrod Gilbert: Should we fear outlaw motorcycle gang packs?
OPINION: Concerns over motorcycle gangs travelling the country are not new.
Six injured in serious road crashes across North Island
Several other people were hospitalised after road incidents around the North Island.
Watch: Waikato Expressway gang attack - video shows sprawling motorbike convoy
The video shows the long line of motorbikes following the red ute.
Taupō killing: Man admits manslaughter charge
William Capper was originally to stand trial on Monday for George Cross' murder.
Mental health education a 'top priority': Are Kiwi kids prepared for the future?
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Teen swims 80km across Lake Taupō and back
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Bat check on doomed trees pays off
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Man critical after being hauled from vehicle and attacked amid biker gang convoy
Witnesses reported a convoy of 60 to 70 bikes and a ute were involved in the incident.
Taupō homicide: Police seek sightings of silver sedan
Police are seeking information about a car in relation to the homicide.
Local Focus: Taupō needs tourists
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Taupō homicide: Motel owner hopes death doesn't affect future housing
Adelphi Motel owner says his business shouldn't be punished for someone else's mistake.
'It's so sad... it was bad': Father dies in motel from injuries, murder inquiry launched
A police investigation is under way.
World's second oldest geothermal powerstation facing closure
World's 2nd geothermal power plant at Taupō is 64 years old and set to close before 2031.
One dead, one critically injured in single car crash near Taupō
A serious crash has occurred in the Taupo District.
'Game-changing' lithium plant gets $2m Govt boost
Minister for Economic and Regional Development Stuart Nash made the announcement today
Explore the Waikato River eight different ways
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'These were normal guys': Judge sentences men in major cannabis-growing syndicate
More people tied up in a major cannabis growing syndicate have been sentenced.
Gang terrorise KFC staff over needle in burger
Black Power member gets prison sentence for abusing workers at fast-food restaurant.
David Beck: Freedom or freedumb? Protesters prove nothing
OPINION: Dear protesters, you can go home now, thanks.
Napier-Taupo road speed reduction kicks in midnight Thursday
The speed limit from Eskdale to Rangitaiki will be 80km/h from midnight Thursday.
Boat sinks in Taupō Marina with 200l of diesel onboard
Rainfall caused a vessel to sink in the Taupō Marina.
All thrills, no gills: Family adventure on Taupō's south shore
The Tongariro is the perfect spot for a family holiday, with or without rod in hand.
Medicinal cannabis drastically improving eight-year-old's life
Taupō family fundraising for life-changing cannabis medicine that costs $700 a month.
Whio dip toes in at new home
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1920s lodge named NZ's most romantic hotel
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Cannabis drug bust: Linesman sentenced to prison after rerouting electricity meters
Duane Simon rerouted wiring to steal thousands of dollars worth of electricity.
From dreams to jail: Why cannabis growers got involved in 'massive' $4.2m syndicate
Why they did it. The masterminds behind a massive drug-growing syndicate are sentenced.
Sadness but optimism as old classrooms demolished
Hopes the planning and design work for the new school will be complete by end of 2022.
'You don't expect a car coming through the door': Woman hit by car in shop grateful to helpers
Sue Watkins was browsing shoes when a vehicle crashed through the front of the store.
'Stay away': Upper Hutt bushfire burns through 14 hectares
Crews have returned to deal with the bush fire this morning.