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SH1 reopened: Waikato crash critically injures one
The person has been flown to Waikato Hospital.

'Cherished': Taupō farm vehicle victim described as 'beautiful pou'
A long-time friend said they are 'extremely broken'.

Highway reopens after fatal crash near Rotorua
Emergency services responded with five crews, an ambulance, and a helicopter.

One person dead in farm vehicle accident near Taupō
A person has died in an incident involving a farm vehicle near Taupō on April 19.

'It’s like stepping into a calling': Six police graduates deployed to BoP
'We are the ones who stand in the way of injustice.'

‘I love my life’: How a mother found hope after her darkest days
Lynda Hills struggled with her mental health throughout her youth.

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.

Ex-cyclone Tam in BoP Waikato: Boaties advised to cancel Easter plans
Bay of Plenty faces up to 250mm of rain, with warnings in Rotorua and Kaimai Range.

'Really tired': Staffing crisis strains Taupō's senior doctors
Night shifts often have just one senior doctor for the entire hospital.

Taupō Ironman event generates $23m visitor spending for the region
Taupō District Council estimates the December event earned $50m for New Zealand.

SH1 reopens after fatal two-vehicle crash near Tirau
A crash on SH1 near Tirau claimed one life overnight.

The big chill: Kiwis wake to freezing temperatures as cold snap grips the country
Auckland had the highest early morning temperature at just 12C.

'You can’t continue to make victims': Teen ram-raider, robber gets dressing down from judge
He was in court on charges relating to stolen vehicles, ram raids and dairy robberies.

Man’s drink-driving conviction overturned on appeal after lawyer, police errors
Zebulon Lawrance was more than twice the legal drink driving limit but has been let off.

On The Up: NZME launches editorial campaign to share stories of Kiwi success
Why NZME is launching this campaign – and how you can help us.

Watch: Terrifying dashcam footage catches dangerous Kiwi drivers
Transporting New Zealand says impatient driving endangers lives.

How author Vanya Insull built an ‘empire’ from posting recipes online
She is going on a book tour to celebrate the release of her third cookbook.

Lotto: 8 players in the money - here’s where tickets were sold
Big jackpot looms for Lotto punters at the weekend.

Ngāti Hāua sets sights on self-determination and change
The lead iwi negotiator says jobs, housing and health improvements are priorities.

‘Edgy’ comedian Jimmy Carr set to return to the NZ regions he previously roasted
The comedian's previous remarks about some NZ towns ruffled Kiwi feathers.

Magic v Stars: Pre-season clash, community day in Rotorua
Saturday features a community day with skills sessions for kids.