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Guilty plea over Motutere crash
A woman has pleaded guilty to a charge of dangerous driving causing death in relation to a fatal crash on SH1, Motutere, on July 4 last year.
Rescue, ride and a roof over their head
A Taupō constable is being described as a “humble hero” after rescuing two profoundly deaf women trapped in their car in rising floodwaters.
Roles clarified in maritime rescues
The Lake Taupō harbourmaster has clarified its role in rescues with Fire and Emergency after FENZ struggled to get hold of them when a boy was rescued just before Christmas.
Seven rescued after ‘river float’ goes wrong
Seven people had to be rescued from the Waikato River on Wednesday night, using a jetboat and a jetski.
Flooding: Roads waterlogged
State Highway 1 is experiencing significant flooding in the Orauanui, Taupō area.
Youths charged with arson
Police have charged two youths with arson following a fire that destroyed Taupō-Nui-a-Tia’s N Block on Sunday.
Huge blaze at TNT
Firefighters are battling a huge blaze that appears to have destroyed the main classroom block at Taupō nui-a-Tia College on Sunday afternoon.
Wharewaka residents evacuated
Residents of Harakeke Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō, and surrounding areas were asked to evacuate due to a gas leak just after midday on Friday.
Boy left swimming for life as rescue helicopter call delayed
A boy with no lifejacket spent an hour swimming away from his burning boat on Lake Taupō while rescue helicopter calls were delayed by police, RNZ has learned.
Floaters warned to be careful
People are being warned to prepare well if they intend to drift down the Waikato River in Taupō this summer.
Fire erupts again at Tongariro
Fire and Emergency (FENZ) fears a wind change forecast for Tuesday morning at Tongariro National Park could cause flare-ups, as it battles a major blaze.
Man missing in Waiotapu thermal area
Police are asking people near Waiotapu Loop Road to search their property for anything that may relate to the search for Jayleb-Che Dean, 36, who has been missing since Tuesday, September 30.
Crash causes road closure at Tauranga-Taupō
The highway is closed at Tauranga-Taupō after a crash on the bridge.
Concert to help crash victims
Two Taupō mums have been galvanised into rapidly organising a benefit concert on Saturday (September 6) to help ease the lasting implications of a serious car accident involving four Year 12 boys from Taupō-nui-a-Tia College.
Police seek information after fatal car crash
One person has died following an accident on State Highway 1 at Wairakei on Saturday.
Former Hospice Shop manager sentenced
Former retail operations manager at Lake Taupō Hospice Trust, Mark Wisniewski, 64, has been sentenced to 16 months in prison for his theft of just over $62,000 from the organisation between 2016 and 2024.
Crash claims life north of Bulli Pt
One person has died following a serious two-vehicle crash near Motutere on Friday night.
Man arrested after death in Tūrangi
Police have arrested a 27-year-old man in relation to the ongoing homicide investigation in Tūrangi.
Tauranga-Taupō River flood update
The Tauranga-Taupō River is beginning to recede after last night’s heavy rain prompted preparations for an evacuation.
Stuntman mystery solved
Police have solved the mystery of a Russian stuntman who went missing between Taupō and Tūrangi more than 22 years ago.
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