Police confirm eight dead in horror crash
Two vehicles were involved the crash on SH1 near Taupo – an SUV and a van.
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Car rolls near Taupō, two occupants injured
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Thunderstorms and downpours cover North Island
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Man dies after two trucks crash in South Waikato
Police were alerted at 8.34am to the collision between Ongaroto Rd and Tirohanga Rd.
Two serious crashes involving motorcyclists near Taupō
One person has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.
Air tragedy: Pilots killed were 'very motivated young men'
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Investigators to arrive at site of double fatal plane crash
The light aircraft crashed in a steep area of the Kaimanawa Ranges.
Two men confirmed dead after light plane crash
The plane's wreckage was found this morning in steep terrain.
Person rescued after locator beacon set off
The Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand is leading the response.
Five years' jail for gang member who caused death of his 'bro'
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Elderly driver's car plunges down bank at Lake Taupō
Driver, 90, had incident at intersection that led to crash.
Drizzly start to the weekend with risk of thunderstorms for parts of NZ
The drizzly start to the weekend in Auckland and Northland is set to persevere today.
'Are you ok son?': Mum's selfless last words after crash
Henry Makene believes his mother had a spiritual part in making sure Hollie survived.
Kiwis to the rescue after tourist's engagement ring stolen
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Desert Road now open after fatal crash
A person has died after an incident on State Highways 1's Desert Rd early this morning.
Bay of Plenty fire crews busy overnight with several crashes
Bay of Plenty fire crews kept busy with several crashes overnight
Taupō campers return to sites after bush fire
Two helicopters helped fight the blaze, and at least seven appliances.
Helicopters helping fight fire at Rangitaiki
Crews from Taupō and Hawkes Bay are at the scene, south of the Rangitaiki Tavern.
Campsite evacuated near Five Mile Bay, Taupo, as scrub fire reignites
There were no reports of damage to houses in the area.