Passenger killed in Taupō pursuit crash named
He was 45-year-old Pehekino John Bennett-Te Huia of Taupō.
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Man killed in crash near Taupō named
The crash happened on Broadlands Rd last Thursday.
Tenant must pay $18k for trashing property
Tenancy Tribunal ruled the damage went far beyond 'wear and tear'.
Taupō arsons: Local hapū invited to hui with police
The hui will be an opportunity to reassure and tautoko each other.
Two trampers in difficulty rescued by two helicopters
One had chest pains, the other had an injured leg.
Comment: Nothing wrong - and lots right - with a bit of public nudity
If you're getting your knickers in a twist, maybe the knickers are the problem.
'Keeps playing in my mind': Woman describes horror of fatal crash scenes
Two people died in separate crashes near Taupō overnight, one following a police pursuit.
'Parent's worst nightmare': Louise Nicholas' daughter's meth charges
The daughter of victim advocate Louise Nicholas is facing sentence for meth supply.
Family First backs mother 'horrified' by naked swimmers
"These 'show-ponies' should be told to cover up and do it at home," Bob McCoskrie said.
Man charged after fatal crash near Taupō
The second crash will be investigated by the Independent Police Conduct Authority.
Back-to-back Tongariro Crossing rescues go against trend
Search and rescue incident numbers on the crossing have more than halved in three years.
Jane Trask: Undies, undies, undies, TOGS!
'What really is wrong with a little female butt cheek?'
Tongariro Crossing search and rescue incidents drop
Incident numbers on the famous crossing are on the decline.
Fourteen naked swimmers leave Taupō mother 'horrified'
"I just thought it was disgraceful ... They thought it was funny as."
Person injured in Taupō workplace incident
Emergency services were called to the workplace incident on Roberts St about 8am.
Heart warming - new cardiac machine for Taupō
Locals fundraised for nearly two years to get the machine.
Lane on busy Taupō road blocked after crash
The road was a part of the Thermal Explorer Highway and is between Rotorua and Taupō.
Arsonists target five homes in Taupō
Police are asking locals to come forward with information.
Police seek information after series of arson in Taupō
One of the homes had a family asleep inside when it happened.
Desert Rd crash: Pedestrian stable in hospital
The crash happened on State Highway 1 on the Desert Rd yesterday.
Carmen Hall: G-strings are for the bedroom, not beach
COMMENT: As the mum, I worry about the impression this trend is making on young girls.
Desert Rd reopens following serious crash, road to close later
The road remains closed.
Four prisoners injured after prison van crashes north of Taupō
The accident happened on SH1 between Chestnut Rd and Ohakuri Rd.
Prude or rude? G-string debate splits Taupō swimmers
'Men in mankinis, women walking around in g-string bikinis and even the odd naked person.'
Couple distribute 12 tonnes of food to needy, in one year
'Seeing the need out there is enlightening and disheartening at the same time.'
Two cheat death in helicopter crash near Taupō
A helicopter has crashed near Taupō.
Person dies on Tongariro Alpine Crossing, rāhui being put in place
Emergency services were called to the scene just after 12pm.
Two people rescued after boat sinks on Lake Taupō
The incident happened west of Whangamata Bay.
Bay pharmacies to roll out free measles vaccines
The last confirmed case of measles in the region was on December 31.
Cousins, the movie cast full of cousins!
The movie Cousins is full of actors who are cousins of 8-year-old Te Raukura Gray.
Tauranga Half: Who will win?
Some of New Zealand's classiest triathletes will be aiming for glory this weekend.
Surf's up... on Lake Taupō?
The strong wind blasting the country has had some unexpected benefits.