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The day Air NZ flight TE901 crashed into Mt Erebus
It was a normal day, then an Air NZ sightseeing plane went missing in Antarctica.

Serious injuries after truck crash near Taupō
One person is seriously injured after a truck went off the road near Taupō this morning.

The billionaire royal being wooed to NZ by mayor
King Khalifa is worth more than NZ$7b, and the Taupō Mayor is in talks to get him to NZ.

Fire crews battle forest blaze near Taupō
The trees were looking "on the black side" this morning.

Talking with Tama, a sick toddler who can't access the drug he needs
And the American drug company and Pharmac respond to questions.

A tale of three shepherds
Shepherding more a lifestyle than a job for Kate White, Lesley Pollock and Kacey Johnson.

Two people injured after crash near Taupō
The single-car crash happened on State Highway 1 in Wairakei.

Baywide cricket rivalry to reach peak once again
Greerton is leading the Bay of Plenty Cup competition standings.

State Highway 5 reopens ten hours after truck crash
There were currently detours in place on State Highway 1.

Bay cricket tournament to become annual fixture
Stand outs of inaugural tournament were: Abby Treder, Elizabeth Buchanan, Amelia Harvey.

Why hikers will face new warnings on Tongariro Crossing
DOC says it's concerned about the risk of multiple fatalities on a bad weather day.

Man discharged from hospital after serious crash near Taupō
The man was initially trapped and was then flown by helicopter to Rotorua Hospital.

Mount riders secure top placings at season opener
Bay riders have success in opening round.

Serious injuries in crash between Rotorua and Taupō
The road is closed with diversions in place.

Critical injuries after Taupō crash
Emergency services called to the two-vehicle crash just before 11.30pm yesterday.

Watts defies odds, joins Kawasaki NZ
Flynn Watts has shown bucket loads of determination in chasing his motocross dreams.

No time off for marathon winner
Bay of Plenty runners are making their mark at New Zealand's biggest running celebration.

Huge overseas contingent drawn to Suzuki International Series
Ready for action at Taupō's Bruce McLaren Motorsport Park on December 7-8.

Taupō police arrest fleeing driver 'without incident'
Police arrested the man, who was already wanted, about 4pm today.

Police Eagle helicopter, Armed Offenders seeking Taupō driver
Police are searching for the driver in the east Taupō area.

Lakes DHB progress results show one new member
Lakes District Health Board serves a population of just over 100,000 people.

Eastern Bay results: Turner elected as Whakatāne mayor
Whakatāne's new mayor is Judy Turner, preliminary results suggest.

Crash blocks lane on State Highway 1 near Taupō
The crash happened at the intersection of State Highway 1 and Kauri Dr about 1.30pm

Man killed in motorcycle crash in Atiamuri on Sunday named
The man was killed after a crash involving two recreational off-road motorcycles

Celebrating 40 years of skiing at Tūroa
The funds for Tūroa were raised in one year and the skifield opened 18 months later.

Cricket: Geyser make competitive debut
Geyser City hosted defending champions Greerton in their Bay of Plenty Cup debut.