Man pays the price for provoking police
An intoxicated Mattisse Jackson yelled at officers and challenged them to a street fight.
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'I will never get over it' - Deep scars of canyoning tragedy
The TV drama on the Mangatepopo Gorge canyoning tragedy has brought back horrible memories
Baby Maija Duff's head injuries unsurvivable, jury hears
Maija Duff suffered such devastating head injuries she would have died very quickly.
Pathologist gives evidence in baby Maija Duff murder trial
The pathologist who examined Maija Puhi Duff's body has testified.
Horror start to holiday weekend on roads
Several people have been hurt, and one killed, since the holiday road toll period began.
House ablaze in Turangi
Fire crews a putting out hot spots at a Turangi house after being fully involved earlier.
Logs 'come to life' in Tongariro National Park
Pouwhenua mark cultural significance of Tongariro. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Crash survivor returns to NZ to thank lifesavers
A return to the place Meg Theriault almost died brought closure for the crash survivor.
Midnight Lake Taupo rescue: Warning on inflatables
Four men rescued after getting blown out onto Lake Taupo in their cheap inflatable rafts.
Local Focus: Locals oppose another BP in Turangi
"It will ruin the street" say neighbours. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Locals oppose planned fuel stop
"It will ruin the street" say neighbours. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Five killed during long weekend
The holiday road toll has risen after five people died on New Zealand roads.
Motorcyclist killed in Turangi crash, road toll at 2
Aucklanders heading south for the long weekend could be in for a slow trip.
Missing man's family determined to find him
One of the missing men's uncle said he was still searching after police asked him to stop
Search to continue tomorrow for missing men
The men who ran from police and got lost in the Tongariro National Park are still missing.
An omen of what's to come?
Ian and Frances Jenkins were out fishing in Taupo when they noticed the skies change.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Tongariro river erosion worries locals
Some say it is a safety risk for reserve users. - Made with funding from NZ On Air
Watch NZH Local Focus: KCEPT beneficiaries disappointed at return
This year distributions are down on last year - Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Blue duck numbers soar
The endangered whio population is booming along the Tongariro River, thanks to locals.
SHI 1 closed for 6 hours to clear crash
A crane is being brought in after a truck rolled on the highway bordering Lake Taupo.
Auckland too dear? Head off to the lake
Turangi is an affordable place for Kiwis to buy a holiday home, if you're prepared to travel.
Head-on crash: Polish tourist charged
A Polish tourist has been charged after a crash that seriously injured two.
What's driving Taupo's earthquakes?
Scientists have put a recent spate of Central North Island quakes down to long-term tectonic "stretching" rather than worrying volcanic activity.
Watch NZH Local Focus: King Country residents debate future of power trust
King Country residents are debating the future of the local power trust - which currently pumps more than $1 million a year back into the community Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: King Country residents fear trust deal could drain community funds
King Country residents are worried a proposed deal between the local power trust and Trustpower could drain community funds. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Kayaker rescued from Lake Taupo
The woman wasn't carrying any form of waterproof communication with her.
Two injured in Turangi crash
Two people have been injured after a crash in Turangi. The two-vehicle crash happened on Te Rangitautahanga Rd near the intersection
Rescued after 'man region' emergency
The medical condition was described as being something that "just happens sometimes".
Desert Road closed after truck crash
A truck has rolled on Desert Road, closing the route to traffic.
No word on puppies stolen from SPCA
Three weeks on from a theft, where six puppies were stolen, SPCA Turangi has had no word on the fate of the young animals.
Hunter found in the Kaimanawa Ranges
A hunter who had been missing in the Kaimanawa Ranges since Saturday evening has been found.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Get out of your car for Tongariro Crossing
It's one of the most stunning walks in the world, so you can't expect to park right outside the very beginning of the track on a busy weekend.