Bites, quad bikes, butchering: Farm injury rates well above average
In the Midland area, 28 people died from agricultural-work injuries from 2012 to 2018.
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New Year Honours: Paul Wright, fire and forestry champion
"You never do things to get this sort of award. But I'm certainly very pleased."
Two dead in head-on crash, Napier-Taupo Rd temporarily closed
Police confirmed two people had died and another person is seriously injured.
Pointons challenge others to donate to foodbank
Two Taupō businesspeople donating to foodbank have challenged others to follow suit.
Winners and losers when house values up
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'Boil all water': E-coli found in Taupō water supply
Taupō District Council staff were currently working on resolving the issue.
Methamphetamine offender jailed for Bookabach arson
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White Island eruption: What makes pyroclastic surges so deadly?
Scientists making pyroclastic currents - like that at White Island - to better model risk.
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Local Focus: High School leavers launch Taupō bungy with leap into next chapter
A special way to jump into life. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Taupō transport event has community at heart
Car rally to fix a road. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Taupō transport event has community at heart
Car rally to fix a road. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: High School leavers launch Taupō bungy
A special way to jump into life. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
No prosecution: Lake Taupō sewerage spill investigation concludes
Litres of wastewater, including raw sewage, was discharged directly into Lake Taupō.
Man seriously injured after machinery incident in Taupō
He was flown to Middlemore Hospital in a serious condition.
'Beautiful but deadly': NZ's ever-present volcanic risk
Home to a dozen volcanoes under regular watch, NZ's risk of eruption is ever-present.
Serious speed on display as Superbikes hit Taupō
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Reporoa, Ōhope fatalities add to deadly weekend
Bay of Plenty and Waikato police are investigating the crashes.
One dead in Reporoa motorbike crash
Traffic is being diverted and motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible.
Local hero wins Ironman 70.3 Taupō
Bay of Plenty triathletes triumph at Ironman 70.3 Taupo.
Fatal Napier-Taupo crash: Heroic truckie burned trying to save life of motorcyclist
Motorbike rider dies in fiery crash on "unforgiving" road despite efforts of hero truckie.
Health warning: Blue-green algae found in lake
People are asked to be cautious this summer.
Mother denies murdering Tīrau toddler
The 18-month-old died in Waikato Hospital on July 24 last year.
One person dead in Napier-Taupō road crash
One person dead after a crash between a motorcycle and truck on the Napier-Taupo Rd.
Four people stranded and rescued from the Waikato River
All those involved are safe.
Person seriously injured after crash near Lake Taupō
One person has been flown to Rotorua Hospital.
Bay's rising stars headline Taupō 70.3
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Rideshare platform says it wants to bring more competition to the regions.
Local Focus: Cycling veteran clocks 100 laps
Colin Anderson hits lap 100 in the Lake Taupō cycle challenge. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Cycling veteran clocks 100 laps of Lake Taupō
The Taupō Cycle Challenge race for charity. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Big target proved too much for Cadets
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