Terminally ill man dies during bucket list cruise
What was supposed to be a meaningful holiday ended in tragedy for Rikki Hotene's family.
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Get ready, there's another cold blast coming our way
A chilling southerly breeze is making its way up the country.
Council staff hit 151km/h in fleet cars
Two Taupō District Council vehicles were caught doing 151km/h.
Hey autumn ... where the bloody hell are you?
Otago town Ranfurly takes week's record for coldest place at -9.1C.
Truck driver, 70, charged over crash that killed two children
Arteen Mosaferi, 4, died at the scene and his baby brother Radeen, 2 months, died later.
Wet Queen's Birthday weekend for much of NZ
Northeasterlies and rain spread down North Island during long weekend.
First Queen's Birthday fatality in Turangi crash
Emergency services were called about 5.40pm last night.
Gas leak closes Taupō street
Richmond Ave in Taupo is closed and people should avoid the area.
Concern as police cars increasingly rammed
A recent spate of criminals ramming Kiwi police has officers concerned for their safety
Driver of stolen SUV rams police car, injuring two officers
Two officers were injured as a result of the incident.
Golfing ace's two holes in one
Sixty-five-year-old golfer scores two holes in one in a single round.
Shot hunter lucky bullet missed vital organs
A hunter shot in the chest by a friend was lucky the bullet missed his vital organs.
Lest We Forget: Anzac Day remembered by young and old
About 18,000 people gathered at the Auckland War Memorial Museum for the dawn service.
Taupo teen following in footsteps of Scott Dixon
The 15-year-old is currently competing in Formula 4 in the US.
Win for mayors over rescue helicopters
Health Minister reassures mayors on central North Island rescue helicopter services.
Self-styled paedophile hunter: Facebook vigilante faces charges
A man is facing charges for posts he has made online accusing people of paedophilia.
Thousands protest changes to rescue chopper
A protest against cutting Taupo's Greenlea rescue helicopter attracted 1200 people.
Man critical after hit and run incident in Taupo
The incident happened on Huka Falls Rd this afternoon.
Man's manslaughter of sister divides family
Adrian Ngamotu sentenced for the manslaughter of his sister at Acacia Bay last year.
Get prepared, not rescued from Tongariro Crossing, warn police
Plan carefully if you're thinking of doing something adventurous this weekend.
Ruapehu fighting for rescue helicopter service
A recent tender process did not include plans for a Taupo-based helicopter rescue service.
Potential loss of Rotorua rescue helicopter a 'slap in the face'
The rescue helicopter provider said Taupo and Tauranga helicopters could cover Rotorua.
Rotorua and Taupo MPs seek answers over rescue choppers
McClay and Upston said they would be seeking answers from the Government.
Tuwharetoa Maori Trust Board: Taupo rescue chopper must stay
The Trust Board says removing the Taupo base would dramatically affect the risk to people.
Rotorua and Taupo rescue helicopters could be scrapped
Fears lives could be lost if Rotorua and Taupo rescue helicopters are scrapped.
Mayor: Lives will be lost if Taupo rescue chopper goes
Under a new proposal, Taupo would no longer have a rescue helicopter.
Woman killed in Easter crash had just lost her mother
Woman who died in Easter crash was grieving the recent loss of her mother.
Local Focus: Summer tourists outstrip Winter in Ruapehu District
Ruapehu faces similar tourism pressures to Queenstown. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Room check: The Airport Motel @ Rainbow Point
Stephanie Holmes checks into the Airport Motel @ Rainbow Point, Taupo.
Logs 'come to life' in Tongariro National Park
Pouwhenua mark cultural significance of Tongariro. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Local Focus: Logs 'come to life' in Tongariro National Park
Pouwhenua mark cultural significance for National Park. Made with funding from NZ on Air
Social worker team to tackle child abuse
Specialist team of social workers to work with police after baby boy's death.