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Napier standoff: Armed search ends with no sign of suspect
Search was related to the recovery of a quantity of methamphetamine early today in Taupō.
Serious injuries after SH1 crash near Taupō
Emergency services were called to the scene at 4.15pm.
Council urged to lobby for new law to ban swimming in dams
Regional council says its Navigational Safety Bylaw can't ban people swimming in dams.
Backpacker murder: Teen who killed tourist with baseball bat declined parole
'Parole is declined. There is much work for Mr Broughton to complete.'
'I thought I better get up there and squash the demons'
A snowboarder and soon-to-be-dad who nearly died returns to Whakapapa.
Insufficient planning: Tongariro Crossing death findings released
Sateesh Halehally-Chikkanna died in Tongariro National Park in 2018.
Two dairy farms want enough water for nearly half of Auckland
Greenpeace says Aucklanders should be the first cab off the rank for Waikato water.
Hawke's Bay police chases: Man arrested after alleged seven-day joyride
Police say a driver who'd been fleeing them for nearly 100km drove another 18km on spikes.
Homes, guns, cash and $3m worth of cannabis plants seized in police raid
Twenty people have been arrested and 12 have been remanded in custody.
Backpacker murder: Teen who killed Karen Aim to face Parole Board for first time
The teen who murdered Scottish backpacker Karen Aim is making his first bid for parole
Covid cluster family 'shell-shocked', being bullied online
Cluster family bullied online: 'The comments on social media have turned nasty'.
Covid-infected traveller visited Rotorua and Taupō
People who were at the two locations are advised to monitor their health
Return of a Covid cluster - NZ to learn lockdown fate at 5.30pm Friday
Today's results reveal the first trends from mass testing.
Ski fields' health measures in place they hoped never to use
QR codes and hand sanitiser greet skiers on the mountain.
Truck driver trapped after plunge down bank
A large truck has gone 10 metres over a bank, trapping the seriously injured driver.
Student swept to her death: Calls for swimming ban after tragedy
Power company wants swimming ban below dam where student drowned after saving friends.
Your weather: Blanket of cloud keeps temperatures high
Blanketing the country, cloud is on the cards until next week.
Go NZ: The best long walks for a short break
The best half and full-day walks when you're on a short getaway around New Zealand.
Chilly start but sun coming for most of the country
Frosty start to give way to fine weather for most of New Zealand.
'Sabotage' questions after Chinese activists killed in fiery crash
The men had been "hugely influential members of the NZ Chinese community".
Serious injuries: One airlifted after crash involving truck near Taupō
Police were called about 6.20am.
Local Focus: The Taupō electorate explained
From Cambridge to Tūrangi - there's much to consider. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: The Taupō electorate explained
From Cambridge to Tūrangi - there's much to consider. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
North Island ski fields make remarkable Covid rebound
North Island ski fields report visitor numbers up, in spite of Covid 19 hardship.
Hidden bangs: Scientists reveal hundreds of ancient NZ eruptions
These smaller, more frequent eruptions have been overlooked in the past.
Waiheke Island ahead of Tahiti in 'World's Best' awards
It's an odd time for travel operators to be recognised as the "best in the world".
Local Focus: Lavish, expensive and local - Taupō honey is a sweet deal for several businesses
Zealandia honey have launched a new product this week. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Lavish, expensive and local - Taupō honey is a sweet deal for several businesses
Zealandia honey launches new product this week. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Latest Code of Conduct complaints received by Taupō Council
The Mayor described the incident as 'disgusting'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Latest Code of Conduct complaints received by Taupō Council
The Mayor described the incident as 'disgusting'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Inappropriate racial comment prompts Taupō council Code of Conduct complaint
The comment came from a councillor at this afternoon's Taupō District Council meeting.
Staff in state of 'shock and disbelief' over Taupō councillor's racial comments
The councillor's comment left colleagues "in a state of shock and disbelief"
Person critical after Tūrangi water incident
The person was airlifted to hospital about 10.35am.