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Synthetic cannabis and meths main factors in death: Coroner
An extended delay in effective CPR led to brain injury and death.
Is Rotorua our closest thing to Mars?
Is there life on Mars? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Crashes near Taupo and Porirua
Two vehicles were involved in a crash on Paremata Rd, Porirua.
Local Focus: Is there a link between Rotorua and Mars?
Is there life on Mars? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Record low temperatures possible in Auckland
Auckland could be zero degrees or lower on Saturday morning.
'Joyride' Lamborghini up for sale for $419,000
A Lamborghini that made headlines last year for an alleged "joy ride" is now up for sale.
Taupō in running for Ironman world champs
Taupō is a finalist to host 2020 Ironman 70.3. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Taupō racing for Ironman 70.3
Taupō is a finalist to host 2020 Ironman 70.3 championship. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Taupo mechanic closes after alleged joyride
A Taupo mechanic accused of taking a client's Lamborghini on a joy ride has closed.
Lake snot-making algae now in Lake Taupo
An algae species that creates mucus-like lake snot has likely now spread to Lake Taupo.
Trouser-less tramper's thank-you in song
Rescuers spot man trouser-less, huddled in the fetal position, 20m from a hut.
Tramper 'resigned himself to dying next to the river' 20m from hut
Lost man suffering from hypothermia and starvation is found after weeks in the bush.
Terminally ill man dies during bucket list cruise
What was supposed to be a meaningful holiday ended in tragedy for Rikki Hotene's family.
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.