Police seek help in Kinloch shooting
Police want to speak to witnesses of suspicious activity about the time a man was killed.
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Tongariro rescuers modest about saving lives
At the end of a long day working, the call comes to rescue trampers lost in the snow.
Mt Doom almost claims a life, this time
Several crucial errors were made by four walkers on the Tongariro Crossing.
Bevin completes Tour with broken foot
Kiwi cyclist Patrick Bevin has completed the gruelling Tour de France with a broken foot.
Lost trampers spend freezing night on Mt Tongariro
Trampers spend night in freezing weather, after getting lost on Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
State of emergency in Dunedin, army in Timaru to assist Civil Defence as wild weather hits
A state of emergency has now been declared for the entire Otago Region.
State of emergency in Timaru
Timaru "underwater" as state of emergency is declared.
35 facing another night without power
Power will be out overnight for at least 35 customers, as the big clean up continues.
Partner of man shot dead in Kinloch found safe and well
The partner of a man shot dead in Kinloch last night has been found safe and uninjured.
Hundreds without power in wake of storm
Householders waking to cold dark homes after storm cuts power.
Man found dead in Kinloch with gunshot wound
A man has been found dead in Kinloch tonight with what appears to be a gunshot wound.
Tauhara College student taking a leap to freeriding
Hugo Cameron admits his mum worries "a little bit" about his choice of sport.
Delays in restoring DHB system after fire
The process to restore Lakes DHB's computer network system is progressing, but slowly.
Oh no! Stand by for a soaking
The settled weather isn't supposed to last with downpours on the way.
Auckland man missing, aged 94
The elderly man set out for Taupo this morning but never arrived.
Desert Rd to close for damage assessment
The Desert Rd will close for two short periods Wednesday morning.
Not again - Another bout of severe weather to hit
The second week of the school holidays will bring heavy rains and high winds.
Sick pensioner fails to save dog from destruction
Seventy-six-year-old owner pleaded for mercy for his beloved dog Scoobie.
Woman survives freezing night lost on Mt Ruapehu
A lost skier was found at 2.30am in deep snow drifts.
Back to 'normal' as wintry blast ends
Power and roads are mostly back up and running after last week's storm.
Busy weekend for rescue chopper
The Greenlea Rescue Helicopter went to three callouts yesterday.
Motorcyclist comes off bike in Taupo
A woman riding a motorbike has come off it in Taupo.
Snow prompts avalanche and crevasse warning
Some Central North Island roads are reopening this afternoon.
Snowed in: 500 trapped at Chateau Tongariro, alpine resort
Pallets of food supplies being dispatched to snowbound accommodation.
Weather closes back in around middle of North Island
Wintry blast defies predictions and turns nasty again with heavy rain and wind.
Mamaku covered in snow: 'It's all very magical'
Mamaku was blanketed in snow today.
Boomerang Bags to start in Taupo
A group of Taupo women are keen to reduce the use of plastic bags.
Volcanic centre to move to Turangi
Taupo's Volcanic Activity Centre at Wairakei is on the move to Turangi.
Chloe's trip of a lifetime to The Globe
Taupo-nui-a-Tia College head girl joins Young Shakespeare Company trip to London.
Taupo council building risks 'unacceptable'
New report said building posed considerable and unacceptable health and safety risks.
Taupo schools bursting at seams
Most Taupo schools are either full or expecting more students soon.
Worst storm of year: Snow in south, Desert Rd closed
The North Island's Desert Rd is now closed as a fierce polar blast moves up New Zealand.
New boarding school aimed at Maori boys
The new boarding school in Taupo will be aimed at Maori boys in Years 11 to 13.
Charter schools for Rotorua and Taupo
Two new charter schools, one in Rotorua and the other in Taupō, are set to open next year.