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Alexander looks lethal as Toyota 86 Championship comes to Taupo
Toyota 86 Championship second round in Taupo this weekend.
Mt Ruapehu emits high levels of poisonous gas
Mt Ruapehu is at alert level one after high gas emissions were recorded.
Cancer survivor tackles Ironman Taupo
Iain Craig has not let losing an eye slow him down and has new outlook on life.
Key drives home men's health message
Sir John took part in the Men's Health Trust's annual Charity Golf Tournament at Wairakei.
Tourist drowned in Taupo stream named
San Qing Lu was found face down and unresponsive at a popular bathing spot.
Changes to access at Lake Otamangakau near Turangi
Impacts on access Lake Rotoaira Forest Trust land to the north of Lake Otamangakau dam.
Serious injuries in Atiamuri crash
One person has been freed from a crash between a truck and a small van.
16,000 customers without power in massive Taupo outage
Power outage has affected large parts of Taupo.
Lakes DHB hands out staff awards
The fifth Lakes DHB Quality and Staff awards were held in the Rotorua Hospital atrium.
Mountain biker suffers puncture wound in collision
The man collided with another mountain biker coming from the opposite direction.
Lake Taupo seal maiden Baywide win
Unbeaten 88 from Habib Malik turns match for premier newcomers.
Rotorua residents honoured at Local Heroes Awards
Rotorua residents take home top honours at the Kiwibank Local Heroes awards.
Taupo mayor awaiting kidney transplant
Taupo mayor David Trewavas has been diagnosed with kidney disease.
Locals oppose planned fuel stop
"It will ruin the street" say neighbours. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Service centre on main highway outlined
Developers provide information about a service centre planned for SH1 in Turangi.
Armed callout to Taupo school
School calls police after two students were allegedly threatened with pistol.
Mechanic admits driving Lamborghini 170km/h
According to GPS, car was driven from Taupo to Rotorua - twice.
Move to time-of-use pricing system
Power prices in the Turangi and King Country area have been complained about for years.
Huka Falls visitors locked in carpark
Visitors to Huka Falls are finding themselves locked in with no toilet after hours.
Serious injuries after car hits cyclist near Taupo
One person is seriously injured after a car hit a cyclist near Taupo.
Serious injuries after Rangitaiki crash
A woman has been flown to hospital with serious injuries after a crash in Rangitaiki.
Iconic kiwi bands to play Taupo
A couple of Kiwi favourites are bringing their classic sounds to Taupo in December.
Huge fire destroys Taupo home
A witness said the house in suburban Taupo looked burnt beyond repair.
Desperate grandfather drags girl from fiery wreck
Truck crashed and caught fire, trapping three children and adult.
Huka Falls kayaker had done it before
Woman paddler had tackled the waterway before, but this time was different.
Man had 'disease of the mind' when he killed his wife
Husband thought if he killed his wife, they would get a clear passage to heaven.
Dramatic rescue of kayaker at Huka Falls
Watch: Kayaker who got into trouble at Huka Falls has been lifted to safety by helicopter.
Kayaker rescued near Huka Falls by helicopter
A woman has been rescued near Huka Falls after falling from her kayak.
Fatal impact: The last flight of the Kaka
All 13 killed when plane skidded then slammed into Mt Ruapehu in 1948.
Motorcyclist killed in Turangi crash, road toll at 2
Aucklanders heading south for the long weekend could be in for a slow trip.
Horror crash inquiry to take months
Early inquiries into crash which killed four rules out passing lane as a factor.
Perfect weather for Powderkeg race
Now in its 26th year, it's a race steeped in history, fun and competition.