Horror start to New Year: Water activities claim the lives of six people in first six days of 2021
Four people drowned in North Island lakes in two terrible days.
Four people drowned in North Island lakes in two terrible days.
Emergency services were notified just after 6pm.
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The MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm warning and is urging people to stay safe.
More than 1000 lightning strikes have been recorded across the North Island.
The South braces for a long night as rain and thunderstorms sweep across the country.
People are putting their lives at risk not following guidelines at a tourist attraction.
There has been a combination of rising temperatures, volcanic tremors, and gas.
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Ten fire crews responded to a house fire in Lake Taupō overnight.
The Waikato man demanded proof from the ministry before handing over $42.67.
Police are responding to an incident in Taupō this morning.
Father of five Tino Tagiilima died when the van he was in crashed with a truck on SH5.
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Helen Smith who died at Lake Taupō was described as 'a lover of life'.
Revellers seen partying in the hot pools on the lake shore 12 hours before bodies found.
The driver of a van involved in a deadly crash on SH5 is still fighting for his life.
Police have released details about the two bodies found on Friday.
Taupo Mayor says "it's so unusual two would die together".
Two women and a man were seen at the lakeside pools where two people died overnight.
Tawhiao Pohioa led the girl away and resumed the brutal attack on his partner.
Don Corrie Lake lost a bid for interim name suppression today.
GP urges politicians to stop top blaming patients for obesity crisis.
New Zealand will become a funky town when the popular Summer Concert Tour rolls in.
Elisabeth Easther stays at Taupō's Whakaipo Lodge for country life, cuisine and cycling.
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As 31 people isolate after a Taupō reunion, we wait to see if there others were infected.
Anyone who was at these locations is considered a casual contact, health authorities say.
There are three new Covid cases today in managed isolation.