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Taupō family of six complete 3048km Te Araroa trail in 218 days
Kids as young as six finished the trail with the whole family.
Puanga to star at Matariki celebrations
The hautapu ceremony will be hosted by Ngāti Rangi at the base of Mt Ruapehu.
DoC grants 10-year concession for Whakapapa ski field
Financial management of the ski field has been plagued for several years.
Police seek witness who reported Toyota cutting corners 'shortly' before fatal crash
The Toyota RAV4's driver is due to be sentenced next week.
Serious injuries: Helicopter sent to two-vehicle crash near Taupō
The crash happened just before midday on State Highway 32.
'Our planning laws are a mess': Top CEO on 'whims and fancies' stopping big projects
Mike Fuge says that is not appropriate when we have such an important job ahead
Watch: Dramatic video footage captures Taupō mum's 50m cliff fall
Louisa Redward, 43, wanted to thank the emergency services staff who rescued her.
'Another wet weekend': Auckland, Northland brace for 'potentially severe' weather
Warm, humid air from the tropics shows potential for heavy falls.
State Highway 1 north of Waiōuru: Five injured in two car crash
Motorists were warned to expect delays.
SH1 reopened: Waikato crash critically injures one
The person has been flown to Waikato Hospital.
'Energy security': Genesis keen to keep Huntly unit running
Genesis says talks are continuing about keeping Huntly's Rankines going for longer.
Mill Rd highway receives $91.1m for design, consents in first stage
The funding has been approved by the NZ Transport Agency board.
On The Up: He's 100 – and the world's oldest motorcycle racer
Leslie Harris has no intention of hanging up his leathers.
SH1 accelerated roadworks hit halfway milestone
The project was first announced in August.
Dry start to year prompts Transpower to clarify hydro storage access
Transpower says no to generators' request to free up more water for hydro generation.
Lodestone investors put up another $50m for solar projects
Lodestone investors have put up another $50 million for new solar projects,
'Cherished': Taupō farm vehicle victim described as 'beautiful pou'
A long-time friend said they are 'extremely broken'.
Weather damage 'substantial' as Aucklanders still without power, thunderstorm watch issued
A severe thunderstorm alert has been iussed for a large area of the central North Island.
'Incredible' moment: Napier photographer captures award-winning cicada shot
Kirsteen Redshaw won the William C. Davies Memorial Trophy for her cicada photo.
New mum takes first steps with walker after 2017 spinal injury
Casey Brady, 32, was told she would never walk again after a motocross accident in 2017.
National Māori netball tournament celebrates culture and pride
The AMNOHL tournament will be held in Wellington during Easter weekend.
Which stores will open this long weekend? A guide to Easter trading restrictions
Most stores must close on Good Friday and Easter Sunday in New Zealand.
4600 homes still without power as Cyclone Tam clean-up begins
Bay of Islands residents are urged to save water as repairs are under way in Paihia.
Coromandel towns isolated by flooding, more heavy rain forecast as storm rages on
Roads have been submerged, roofs ripped from buildings and ferries and flights cancelled.
Steve Braunias: The enduring questions at Mark Lundy's parole hearing today
Steve Braunias previews Mark Lundy's parole hearing at Tongariro Prison today.
'Really tired': Staffing crisis strains Taupō's senior doctors
Night shifts often have just one senior doctor for the entire hospital.
'Prepare now': Cyclone Tam brings 130km/h gust, winds forecast to ramp up overnight
Forecasters warn of 120km/h gusts that may close the Auckland Harbour Bridge.