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Missing man found safe
A man reported missing after leaving Hastings for Rotorua has been found.
Tongariro death sparks plea from police, DoC
Police and DoC ask Kiwis to look out for and support tourists in NZ.
Rotorua to lose local-based rescue chopper
Clark says Rotorua will be well-service by rescue choppers based elsewhere.
Fatal Tongariro hike: Four men ill-prepared
The poor weather that caught them off-guard was forecast the day before.
Police make arrests in relation to firearms incident
Police have arrested two men in relation to a firearms incident in Taupō.
Environmental advocate to speak in Taupō
An outspoken advocate for environmental protection will give a talk in Taupō next month.
Woman pedestrian dies days after Taupo crash
Meredith Vowles, 38, died on Friday September 21.
Rotorua rescue helicopter sold amid service shake-up
'I imagine the people of Rotorua will be very, very angry and they should be.'
Taupo toddler remains critical after medical mishap
The toddler remains in a critical condition due to a medical event at its Taupo home.
Kaleb's driving hard for Toyota 86 title
Marton teenager steps up to the next tier of motorsport.
Richie McCaw drawn into 1080 debate
Christchurch Helicopters boss Terry Murdoch also chair of Whanganui's 1080 plant.
Frost threatens NZ wine prospects
Wine grapes almost unscathed after morning frosts with just a few chardonnay casualties.
One person injured in helicopter crash in Kinloch
Emergency services are responding to a helicopter crash in Kinloch.
'It felt like a washing machine'
EXCLUSIVE: Young woman who drowned in Waikato River praised for helping friend to safety.
Rain causes slips on Napier-Taupo Road
Drivers advised to delay trips on Napier-Taupo Road, after heavy rain caused slips.
Hawke's Bay speed blitzes Heartland Hurricanes in second half
Hawke's Bay find their groove to score 36 points in the second half.
Truckie imprisoned for manslaughter after Taupō crash
Daniel William Raukawa Taukava was sentenced to two years, 10 months for manslaughter.
Government announces new classrooms for Taupo schools
Jacinda Ardern and Chris Hipkins announce major education investment in the region.
Finding the lost: Volunteers who search for missing people
Dave Scoullar on the volunteers who drop everything to search for the missing.
Taupo men guilty of causing Scott John Henry's death
The jury has today returned their verdicts after more than 12 hours of deliberation.
Hamilton jury continues Taupo murder deliberations
The jury has spent nearly nine hours deliberating so far and will continue again today.
Henry jury to resume deliberations on Monday
A Hamilton jury remains unable to decide on the fate of the three men.
Jury continues deliberations over Taupo murder accused
The jury this morning continued their deliberations into the Taupo shooting.
Taupo shooting: Jury begins deliberations to resume Friday
Justice Sarah Katz sent the jury out to begin their deliberations at 4.15pm.
Taupo shooting: 'Low-level plan to shake the money tree'; lawyer
Defence for two accused will issue their closing statements, before the judge sums up.
Taupo killing - Firing of fatal shot an 'accident': Defence
The crown and defence are issuing their closing statements in the Taupo murder trial.
Taupō building evacuated due to crack venting steam
A building in a Taupō industrial area has been evacuated due to a crack venting steam.
'I think he's killed him' - murder accused to witness
A woman who travelled with the men before and after the shooting has given evidence.
Teens discover 6m deep sinkhole on suburban street
The sinkhole took out a grass berm, part of a fence and half a lane.
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Taupo shooting: Son got home to find dad dying on doorstep
A juror has been dismissed after constantly nodding off during the trial.
Partner breaks down in tears as she testifies how drug dealer Scott Henry shot dead
Scott Henry's partner has recalled the moment he was shot down at his home.