Why hikers will face new warnings on Tongariro Crossing
DOC says it's concerned about the risk of multiple fatalities on a bad weather day.
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Serious injuries in crash between Rotorua and Taupō
The road is closed with diversions in place.
Critical injuries after Taupō crash
Emergency services called to the two-vehicle crash just before 11.30pm yesterday.
Multiple injuries after crash near Taupō
Officers got the call-out to the crash just after 8.30am.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Go Black — or is that Green?
There will be split ties in the Stephen household when Ireland take on New Zealand.
Motorbikes: Another big international field set for December's Suzuki Series
Riders from Britain, Ireland, France, Belgium and Australia coming to the Cemetery Circuit
Taupō police arrest fleeing driver 'without incident'
Police arrested the man, who was already wanted, about 4pm today.
AOS, Eagle called in to help Taupō police hunt fleeing driver
Armed officers are now concentrating on the Napier-Taupo Rd area.
Fine weather with a few showers expected this weekend
Fine weather and showers expected for much of the country this weekend.
'It's a cop-out': Frustrated father pleads for swim ban
If councils can outlaw dog poo, they can ban swimming in danger zone says grieving father.
Kevin Hollingsworth - it's been nine years since his last meth hit's unvarnished story
It's been nine years since Kevin Hollingsworth had his last puff of P.
A teen lost five whānau in a crash. What he did next landed him in court
Teen commits crimes in the hours after coming across a crash that killed five whānau.
'Devastated': Guitars stolen from school's music department
Six guitars were stolen from the school's music department
Rugby: Top sides win inter-island games in sixth round of Heartland Championship
South Canterbury and West Coast hold off low-ranked home sides to keep top spots
'I held him for 20 minutes': Crash victim didn't die alone
The crash brought back memories for one of the first members of the public on the scene.
Pack a raincoat: More rain coming this afternoon
Showers will arrive in Auckland this afternoon, and heavy rain is possible.
Kinloch killer's jail term appeal dismissed
Convicted Kinloch manslaughter offender fails to get his jail term reduced.
Heartland comeback thrillers by unbeaten West Coast and North Otago
Teams welcome back their NZ Heartland XV players for games going right down to the wire.
Rotorua tourist bus crash: Life savers reveal 'chaotic' scenes
These are some of the first responders' stories, told for the first time this week.
Measles in Rotorua: Suspect cases told to stay in car as health clinics clamp down
Health clinics are handling an increase in measles-related enquiries.
Tokoroa air quality improving but still not up to scratch: Report
Tokoroa is unlikely to meet national environmental standards next year.
Magnitude 5.2 earthquake reported near Turangi
GeoNet recorded the moderate earthquake just after 7pm this evening.
Whanganui rugby flavour
Strong Whanganui flavour to Jack Hobbs and NZ Barbarians schools 1st XV rugby tournaments.
Car found at bottom of Napier-Taupo highway ravine
Two people have survived a plunge into a ravine on the Napier Taupo highway.
Rugby: West Coast on top of Heartland Championship
Only West Coast and North Otago still unbeaten after two games.
House of Horrors: The bodies under the floorboards case that shocked a nation
"Why'd you do it, Jase?" Killer speaks of remorse from behind bars.
Four homes in two years: Young couple's homebuying secrets
Couple believe their story is a sign the country's housing market has life in it yet.
Lake Taupo rāhui now lifted
A rāhui imposed on parts of Lake Taupō and the Waikato River has been lifted.
Video of aftermath: Police investigating Taupō house vandalism
Occupants of the house shared a video showing smashed windows, and graffiti on the wall.
Watch: Vandals trash Taupō home leaving incredible trail of destruction
A house in Taupō has been left completely trashed by vandals.
Ten strikes in five months hit DHB and patients
Lakes DHB was affected by strike action by midwives, anaesthetic technicians and doctors.