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Couple and baby spend night in trapped car down bank
Police weren't alerted until this morning, after the dad climbed up to the roadside.
Driver remorseful, says lawyer, but family says it's 'too little, too late'
A truck driver who caused a crash that killed two children has been sentenced.
Teen who raped 5yo granted parole after serving 7 years
Raurangi Mark Marino, now aged 23, will be released from prison in July.
Taupō mayor seeks third term after transplant
Despite undergoing kidney transplant earlier this year, mayor to have crack at third term.
Wellington men arrested after spate of North Island jewellery thefts
The pair are alleged to have stolen or attempted to have stolen more than $70,000 worth.
'Stop talking and start making roads safer': Taupō mayor
Taupō mayor's had enough of road tragedies and wants Government to take urgent action
Foul play on the fairway: Vandals suspected of sabotaging golf course
Putting surfaces throughout the 18-hole course have been damaged.
Police name three Aucklanders killed in Hātepe crash
The three people were all travelling in the van, that collided with a truck about 4.15am.
Three killed in Hātepe crash near Taupō were all travelling in a van
St John sent two ambulances and staff treated the three people but they died at the scene.
'Lost for words': The district where 16 have died in 34 days
Something's got to change, mayor says, as deaths continue.
Sole survivor of horror crash farewells seven family members
Hundreds gather to farewell a mum, dad and five children at a Hawke's Bay marae.
Triple fatal truck crash at Hātepe, south of Taupō
A truck and van have collided on SH1 at Hātepe about 4.15am today.
Strip club, Avengers: Endgame screening measles hotspots in Tauranga
Possible infection hot spots for measles have been identified.
Road crashes majority cause of injuries - trauma study
Study finds 47% of major-trauma patients have moderate/severe disability at one year
$5.5 million Lotto and Powerball winner sold in Northland
$5.5 million Lotto and Powerball winner sold in Northland
Measles outbreak spreads to Taupō
About one in 10 people affected by measles need hospital treatment, on average.
'Unimaginable' Atiamuri crash: Raising two boys without their parents, 5 siblings
There are now only two children left of the previous nine-strong family.
A thief's tale: Lexington Lewis - one of NZ's worst burglars - is back behind bars
One of NZ's most persistent burglars jailed again after another crime wave in Auckland.
Fatal Atiamuri crash: Scout mum's passion for life filled the room
Her caring and selfless nature meant that she was fondly known as 'Scout Mum' to many.
Smoking synthetic cannabis ends in tragedy
Synthetic cannabis has been linked to a man's death in Tokoroa.
Horror crash: Tributes for Scouts NZ manager killed
Jenny Rodgers remembered as an enthusiastic and dedicated Scout leader.
Horror crashes: One-off driver licence tests 'madness'
The death of eight people in a crash has renewed calls for measures to make roads safer.
'When they arrived it was carnage': Fire chief calls for calm on roads
Tokoroa crew were first firefighters at crash scene north of Taupō where eight died.
Resit driver licence test every 10 years: Kiwi motorsport legend
The former V8 racing star says driver training is a bigger issue than speed.
Government has 'blood on its hands' after eight people die in crash, campaigner says
The Government needs to make roads safer, says an outspoken road safety campaigner.
Family heartbreak: Parents, 5 kids killed in horror crash
The couple's 9-year-old son remains stable in Waikato Hospital today.
'It's horrific': What police officers deal with at serious crashes
Superintendent Steve Greally said frontline work is one of the hardest jobs anyone can do.
Police confirm eight dead in horror crash
Two vehicles were involved the crash on SH1 near Taupo – an SUV and a van.
Long traffic queues expected after SH1 closed north of Taupō
Long delays expected after SH1 closed north of Taupō.
Person trapped in motor vehicle crash south of Hamilton
Emergency services are attending a serious crash in Tamahere this afternoon
Aerial 1080 improves kiwi chick survival - study
A study has shown 1080 aerial drops have had a positive affect on kiwi.