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Watch NZH Local Focus: 'It smelt like sewage' - slimy substance on Waikato River bank

Broadlands Forest Resident Graham Sperry spotted what he believes may be sewage on the river bank over the weekend, and is worried it could pose a health risk. Made with funding from NZ On Air

‘It smelt like sewage’ - concern after slimy substance spotted on Waikato River bank

Broadlands Forest Resident Graham Sperry spotted what he believes may be sewage on the river bank over the weekend, and is worried it could pose a health risk.

Kiwi couple find holiday home in ashes

A Kiwi couple have returned to total destruction after a blaze left their holiday home near Taupo in ashes.

Why we must apologise to Maori

Years ago, a Maori boy was caught stealing lollies at the local Four Square. A report labelled him a "thug". He was 10 years old, writes Dame Susan Devoy.

Foreign driver body count still mounts

Families who have lost loved ones in crashes involving foreign drivers horrified at two more deaths.

CHB councillors question co-operative deal

Some blast agreement as 'bunkum' but others see it as a useful framework

Nobody home during house fire

It's now thought nobody was home when a Mangakino home went up in flames this morning.

One dead after car crash in Ruatahuna

A body of a person killed in a car crash in a remote patch of Te Urewera is still in the car.

Person freed from rolled car on Desert Rd

A person was trapped after their car rolled on the Desert Rd this morning. A police spokeswoman said a female was taken to hospital

Aratiatia Rapids drowning: Spills on hold

They are ranked number two on TripAdvisor's list of things to do in Taupo but tourist water releases from the Aratiatia Dam have been

Crews to monitor Taupo bush fire for days

A bush fire near a Taupo native forest is well under control but it will take crews another few days to make sure it's completely out.

Campervan explosion seriously burns man

A man suffered serious burns after his campervan exploded in Taupo last night.

Large bush fire near Taupo contained but not out

A large bushfire is blazing through forest and scrub northwest of Taupo.

One killed after being hit in driveway

A person is dead after being hit by a car in a Taupo driveway overnight.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Resident blames Waikato River dam fluctuations for wetland destruction

A Broadlands Forest resident blames fluctuating river levels on the Waikato River - caused by practices at the dam upstream - for destroying the natural habitat. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Resident blames man-made Waikato River fluctuations for wetland degredation.

A Broadlands Forest resident blames fluctuating river levels on the Waikato River - caused by practices at the dam upstream - for destroying the natural habitat. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Shock after smiley AUT student's death

Rachael Louise De Jong's life was tragically cut short when she was swept down the Waikato River on Monday.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Erosion debate divides Taupo District Council

The decision to close a Taupo District Council reserve in Kinloch to cars has been revoked - as debate rages about the causes of erosion in the area. Made with funding from NZ On Air.