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Truck carrying cement crashes near Taupo
A truck and trailer unit carrying dry cement has crashed near Taupo.

From loving mother to sadistic killer
Neighbour says convicted killer Tania Shailer was a 'nice girl' who sang and danced with her children prior to the horrific death of toddler Moko Rangitoheriri.

Moko's mum: 'I have pain in my heart'
Mother of 3-year-old killed by caregivers breaks down in court as pair are jailed for highest manslaughter sentence handed out in New Zealand.

Moko's violent and tragic last days
Moko Sayviah Rangitoheriri died on August 10 last year from injuries he sustained during prolonged abuse and torture. This is Moko's story.

Taupo to launch new winter festival
Inaugural Taupo Winter Festival will kickstart the cold season.

The short, tragic lives of Nia and Moko
Nia Glassie and Moko Rangitoheriri were both beaten to death at the age of 3.

Refuge denies knowing of Moko's abuse
The Taupo Women's Refuge says says a staffer has been subject of a false statement.

Taupo schools in lockdown
Students at some Taupo schools were briefly put into lockdown following sightings of a man with a shotgun.

Driver stopped after 20 mins pursuit
A driver who fled an alcohol check point in Taupo was stopped after a dramatic 20 minute pursuit through the town.

Fire at Taupo workshop
Fire crews from Rotorua and Taupo are currently attending a fire at Dudley Mechanical Preps on Manuka St in Taupo.

Homicide investigation into woman's death
Police have today opened a homicide investigation following the death of a 41-year-old woman in Mangakino, north west of Taupo.

Dad's tatts lend an ear to his kids
The Taupo father who got a cochlear implant tattoo to match his daughter's real one now has another - this time for his son.