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Dan Hutchinson 23/07/2025 Dan Hutchinson 23/07/2025

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.

Dan Hutchinson 05/07/2025 Dan Hutchinson 05/07/2025

Lying trapped and alone under his tractor Mangakino farmer Peter (Rupert) Pembroke thought ‘maybe this is it”.

Dan Hutchinson 05/06/2025 Dan Hutchinson 05/06/2025

The Tauranga-Taupō River is beginning to recede after last night’s heavy rain prompted preparations for an evacuation.

Dan Hutchinson 22/05/2025 Dan Hutchinson 22/05/2025

Police have solved the mystery of a Russian stuntman who went missing between Taupō and Tūrangi more than 22 years ago.

Dan Hutchinson 23/03/2025 Dan Hutchinson 23/03/2025

A man collapsed and died while walking the Tongariro Crossing on Saturday.

Dan Hutchinson 27/02/2025 Dan Hutchinson 27/02/2025

Despite extensive ground and air searches a man is still missing on the Central Plateau.