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One dead in Taupo crash
A man is dead and two others have been taken to hospital with minor injuries after a crash in Taupo early this morning.
North Island's worst drought in 70 years
A climate expert believes summers like this one will become the new norm for New Zealand. Droughts have already been declared across much of the North Island.
Sprinkler ban across Wellington
A shortage of water across the Wellington region means there is now a ban on garden sprinklers and irrigation systems.
Couple rescued from Lake Taupo overnight
A Napier couple, who got into trouble when strong winds pushed their boat near rocks on Lake Taupo, were rescued by helicopter overnight.
Drought spreads down NZ
The drought is working its way down the country, and with with no change predicted until at least mid-March, farmers from Northland to Southland are suffering.
Generosity cheers tourists after theft
A pair of British tourists who lost up to $16,000 worth of their possessions when their van was stolen in Taupo have been overwhelmed by local generosity.
Boy's body to be recovered from Waikato River
It is hoped a boy's body can be recovered from the Waikato River today.
Schoolboy drowns at swimming spot
A teenage boy drowned in the Waikato River while swimming with a group of friends after school yesterday.
Farmers in crisis as city fills pools
Big dry forces stock selloffs, but Aucklanders can still water gardens, wash cars thanks to Waikato River supplies
Brother hit by broken heart
The brother of a teenager killed in a car smash is suffering from the incredibly rare broken heart syndrome, his mother says.
Taupo man jailed for indecent assaults
A Taupo man who pleaded guilty to three charges of indecently assaulting young girls - including one aged 4 - has been sentenced to 21 months' prison.
Taupo scrub fire extinguished
A large scrub fire that endangered buildings in Taupo yesterday has been extinguished.
Large scrub fire in Taupo
A scrub fire in Taupo which endangered buildings in the area this afternoon appears to have been deliberately lit.
Police national dive team join search for tourist
Members of the police national dive team are being brought in to join the search for an Australian tourist missing in the Waikato River near Taupo.
Emergency crews battle Taupo blaze overnight
Emergency crews worked to put out a fire in Taupo last night.
Post-mortem underway on body from burnt out car
A post-mortem is underway on a body found in a burnt out car in forest between Taupo and Tokoroa yesterday.
Lakeside site in Taupo's No1 spot
Magnificent views and easy access make this a tempting proposition.