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A BMX artist with a smashed-up body
Dirt-jump star Paul Langlands says he is living the dream.

Locals oppose planned fuel stop
"It will ruin the street" say neighbours. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Heartthrob chef to millions showcases Kiwi cuisine
Celebrity Chinese Chef Nicholas Tse visits NZ. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Mechanic admits driving Lamborghini 170km/h
According to GPS, car was driven from Taupo to Rotorua - twice.

Lamborghini stoush: garage disputes 'joyride' claim
The car's owner claims shoddy work and joyriding; the mechanic says he hasn't been paid.

Huge fire destroys Taupo home
A witness said the house in suburban Taupo looked burnt beyond repair.

Dramatic rescue of kayaker at Huka Falls
Watch: Kayaker who got into trouble at Huka Falls has been lifted to safety by helicopter.

Water wonderland at our heart
A road trip around Lake Taupo is short enough to do in half a day.

Taupo crash victims named
Police have released the names of the four people who died in the horrific Taupo crash.

'5-year-old died peacefully' after crash
David Henderson and Harry Murdoch were with the 5-year-old boy in his last moments

'There was no sign of life': Witness describes crash horror
The horrific scene was like something from a nightmare, a witness says.

Man charged with murder of baby daughter: Trial date set
Turangi man Donovan Michael Duff is to go on trial in June next year.

Mum killed, baby critical after crash claims four lives
The horror crash involved members of a church group returning home to Palmerston North.

Baby fights for life as four die in Taupo crash
Both lanes are blocked after a two-car crash near Taupo on State Highway 1.

Moko inquest: A tale of two mothers
At the heart of Moko's shocking death were two young mothers struggling to cope.

Police warn against solo adventure missions
Snow groomer winched skier's body up from crater lake when helicopter couldn't be used.

Skier who died in crater lake had saved toddler
Richard Ebbett, who lost his life in Ruapehu's crater lake, saved a drowning girl in 2001.

'GFC to blame for drop in estate's value'
The marked drop in value of an estate's property was due to the GFC, lawyers claim.

Rich lister in estate sale court action
William Burgess has taken the executors of his mother's estate to court.

Taupo resident describes eight-car crash
15 people have been injured, three seriously, after a multiple-vehicle crash near Taupo.

Ten lucky ladies win $30m Lotto prize
A group of 10 women who worked together in Dunedin have gone public with their $30m win.

Missing: The hunt for the $30m Lotto winner
How far could $30 million get the lucky Lotto winner in Taupo?

Lotto: 'Check your drawers' for $30m ticket
The $30m winning ticket was bought at Richmond Superette in Taupo.

Local Focus: Taupō candidates - infrastructure and tourism
Taupō candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Taupō candidates - infrastructure and tourism
Taupō candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

$30m Lotto winning store owner stunned
Taupo is abuzz this morning about the winning $30m Lotto ticket in the town last night.

Local Focus: Taupō candidates - rentals and homelessness
Taupō candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

'Arson' killed young mum and newborn son
Police source says fire that killed young mum and newborn was deliberately lit.