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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.
Off-piste skiers caught in avalanche
A group of skiers are "extremely lucky" to have evaded injury after an avalanche on Mt Ruapehu, the NZ Mountain Safety Council says.
Survivor recalls hours trapped under a tractor
Lying trapped and alone under his tractor Mangakino farmer Peter (Rupert) Pembroke thought ‘maybe this is it”.
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.
Tongariro Crossing off limits after hiker dies
A man collapsed and died while walking the Tongariro Crossing on Saturday.
Crashed car found but driver’s been missing for a week
Despite extensive ground and air searches a man is still missing on the Central Plateau.
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