Two fire engines and a tanker responded to the blaze.

They were flown by helicopter to Waikato Hospital.

The 150 hectare fire has been contained and crews are checking on smouldering spots.

SH49 was closed for close to two hours as emergency services assisted the injured.

Ruapehu's mayor is concerned after Aucklanders travelled to the region during lockdown.

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The driver, who had been smoking meth, overtook on a blind corner near Waiouru.

Thick snow has covered parts of the central North Island this morning.

It's a chilly start for snow-covered alpine areas but sunny skies are on their way.

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One person has died after a truck and car collided near Waiouru.

Well over 1000 people attended the dawn opening of Te Rau Aroha, Waitangi's newest museum.

One person has been injured.

Corporal paraded bashed soldier: "This goes for any one of you mother.....s".

Words came as a huge relief as parents have been waiting over six weeks for her to talk.

Two-year-old Amirah's family have been told leaving her on life support would be cruel.

Eighteen children have died on New Zealand roads since the start of the year already.

A child was killed and seven other people were injured in the two-car collision.

A witness says one car tried to overtake a truck on a blind bend.

Clive Jones wanted to see Auckland's Anzac Day service again before he dies.

The 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck southwest of Dannevirke at 4.35am.

Henry Makene believes his mother had a spiritual part in making sure Hollie survived.

Thames, Alexandra and Wanaka are all expected to get to 28C today.

NZ World War I photographer's medals to be displayed before Anzac Day.

Parents of two young boys killed in a crash are pleading with motorists to take care.