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There may still be a chance for one last beach trip this weekend before returning to work.
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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.
One person dead after water incident in Taupō
Emergency services were notified just after 6pm.
The top five luxury golf courses for a summer round
Check out our pick of New Zealand's fairways to heaven.
Severe thunderstorm warning for Waikato, safety advice issued
The MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm warning and is urging people to stay safe.
Wild weather: South Island flooding causes havoc, 1100 lightning strikes detected across the North Island
More than 1000 lightning strikes have been recorded across the North Island.
Flooding: Festival-goers stranded, roads closed, sandbags ready
The South braces for a long night as rain and thunderstorms sweep across the country.
'Putting themselves in danger': Forced cancellation of rapid spills
People are putting their lives at risk not following guidelines at a tourist attraction.
'Volcanic tremors': Mount Ruapehu alert level raised
There has been a combination of rising temperatures, volcanic tremors, and gas.
Local Focus: Hawke's Bay's deadliest highway
The Napier-Taupō road is deadly. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Fire restrictions across NZ: Northland 'near extreme' danger
Dry conditions and forecast strong winds have fire authorities on high alert.
Report finds police 'oversights' in search for offenders who later died
The pair died after fleeing police into the bush at Tongariro National Park in 2017.
Ten fire crews respond to house blaze near Lake Taupō
Ten fire crews responded to a house fire in Lake Taupō overnight.
'I thought it was a scam': Waikato man's shock at historic fine demand
The Waikato man demanded proof from the ministry before handing over $42.67.
'Still running': Car smashes through Taupō shop front
Police are responding to an incident in Taupō this morning.
Tarawera crash: Hopes of NZ dream die with dad of five
Father of five Tino Tagiilima died when the van he was in crashed with a truck on SH5.
'Fafetai te atua': Healthy baby boy for worker stranded in NZ by Covid-19 border closures
But it will be some time before new father can meet his new son.
'Only in Taupō': Supermarket's hilarious mullet post goes viral
"Taupō's finest mullet bringing you Taupō's freshest mullet."
The tragic death of a former top showjumper at Lake Taupō
Helen Smith who died at Lake Taupō was described as 'a lover of life'.
Lake Taupō double tragedy: Dead pair identified, woman was former showjumping champ
Revellers seen partying in the hot pools on the lake shore 12 hours before bodies found.
Teenage driver fighting for his life after workmate dies in SH5 crash
The driver of a van involved in a deadly crash on SH5 is still fighting for his life.
Swimmer's death closes Taupō pool
All pools have been blessed and closed until 10am tomorrow as a mark of respect.
Eating, drinking and sleeping in Taupō
Where to celebrate the city's art, food and beautiful lakeside setting.
Lake Taupō deaths: Police release details
Police have released details about the two bodies found on Friday.
Hypothermia, drinking suspected cause of Lake Taupō deaths - mayor
Taupo Mayor says "it's so unusual two would die together".
Lake Taupō mystery deaths: Revellers seen drinking, swimming night before gruesome discovery
Two women and a man were seen at the lakeside pools where two people died overnight.
Vicious assault only stopped when daughter walked in
Tawhiao Pohioa led the girl away and resumed the brutal attack on his partner.
Taupō pastor accused of indecent assault on three boys
Don Corrie Lake lost a bid for interim name suppression today.
'Dismally disappointing': GPs fire back at Judith Collins' 'wrong' and 'simplistic' obesity comments
GP urges politicians to stop top blaming patients for obesity crisis.
Gin Wigmore, Dragon, Pseudo Echo and more to play Summer Concert Tour
New Zealand will become a funky town when the popular Summer Concert Tour rolls in.
Room check: A taste of the good life in Taupō
Elisabeth Easther stays at Taupō's Whakaipo Lodge for country life, cuisine and cycling.
'It breaks a lot of people': Are you up for the challenge of Kinloch's golf course?
The Jack Nicklaus designed course at Kinloch Manor is challenging...but that's its appeal.
Covid-19: Two new cases in New Zealand, one in the community
As 31 people isolate after a Taupō reunion, we wait to see if there others were infected.
Kmart, KFC and Maccas: Further locations visited by Covid-19 family revealed
Anyone who was at these locations is considered a casual contact, health authorities say.