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Fleeing victim cried for help

In his final moments, Rodney Tahu shouted for help and ran across a darkened service station forecourt as a stranger took aim at him with a .22 revolver.

Murder trial begins in cold case

More than 30 years after Rodney Tahu was gunned down outside a Turangi service station, a man will today go on trial for his murder.

Boy's body to be recovered from Waikato River

It is hoped a boy's body can be recovered from the Waikato River today.

Schoolboy drowns at swimming spot

A teenage boy drowned in the Waikato River while swimming with a group of friends after school yesterday.

Turangi crash victim named

The man who was killed when his ute crashed into a tree north of Turangi on Wednesday night has been named by police.

Pilots prosecuted for illegal wildlife zone landings

The Department of Conservation is cracking down on helicopter pilots landing illegally within specially designated wildlife zones.

Volunteer fire station suffers crime spree

Turangi's volunteer firefighters are in disbelief after their fire station was burgled again last week - the third time it has been raided this year.

Council lends hand in power-bills fight

Workshop aims to explore provider switch for Turangi residents.

Hitchhiker admits murdering driver

A hitchhiker has pleaded guilty to the murder of 64-year-old Tokaanu beneficiary Gordon Tunnicliffe, who picked him up while he was travelling from Taupo.