'Holding on to a rocket': Dad describes motocross crash that claimed 10yo son's life
The 'confident' and 'competent' young rider was killed in an accident in 2023.
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‘That was a big one’: More than 50 quakes recorded in Taupō
According to GeoNet the earthquakes recorded peaked at 3.4 in magnitude.
Maritime NZ to investigate fatal jetski incident
It comes as Coastguard NZ and the harbourmaster issued safety reminders to water users.
'Not sustainable': Tauranga worker would earn extra $30k for same job in Hamilton
'We do the same job as the Te Whatu Ora labs, but we’re paid significantly less.'
'Wanted for years': Australian child physical therapy service to open NZ clinic
'Hundreds' of NZ families have travelled to Australia for intensive therapy.
'Miracle': Child abuse prevention programme expands after funding boost
The Wright Family Foundation will fund Tautoko Mai for the next three years.
Shootings, fires, and more: Alarming rise in cruel acts against protected birds
Nineteen incidents were recorded nationwide in the past three months.
Crash involving truck at National Park
The crash is at the intersection of State Highway 47/SH4.
Watch: Logs fly after trailer dramatically detaches on highway
The video shows cars swerving to avoid flying timber and debris.
Watch: ’Ultimate playground' - Warnings as extreme kayakers take on Huka Falls
'You get a good second of flying through the air before you hit the bottom.'
Taupō scrub fire contained, crews reinforcing 'control line'
Three helicopters and multiple fire crews battled the blaze.
Large scrub fire near Taupō controlled after helicopters battle blaze
Witnesses earlier said the fire was worrying nearby homeowners.
'Plan ahead': Major Waikato-BoP roadworks - what you need to know
NZTA says their programme for the remainder of the summer was ambitious.
Five arrested after alleged burglaries and fleeing driver incidents
Ram raid in Taupō and burglary in Napier reported.
One person in critical condition airlifted to hospital after water incident
One rapid response unit and one helicopter responded to the incident this afternoon.
Paws and order: New police dog teams unleashed
Dogs and handlers graduate to boost force's frontline capacity nationwide.
New Year Honours: Bay of Plenty, Coromandel, Taupō recipients named
Plus - we ask why one city, unusually, has no honourees on this year's list.
‘Huge task ahead’ for Ngāti Hāua trustees
One new and three returning trustees have been elected for the Treaty settlement entity.
'Significant' gang bust: 300g of meth, $50,000 and firearms seized
Thirteen people are now appearing before the court on a range of charges.
Man admits causing hunter's death in Te Urewera firearms incident
A man charged with careless use of a firearm causing death has appeared in court.
'I was his prey': Mobster tortured woman, left her naked in street
Richard Paru was high on methamphetamine when he tortured a woman in her own home.
Torrential rain, large hail: MetService issues urgent warning while thunderstorms rattle Auckland
There is a risk of flooding as the upper North Island is soaked by the storms.
SH1 detour route near Tokoroa blocked after truck crashed and rolled
A police spokesperson said the truck would take some time to remove.
'Muggy, warm and humid': Heavy rain for upper North Island tomorrow
MetService says rain is on its way, with possible good news for South Island firefighters.
Ironman 70.3: Two major Rotorua-Taupō routes closed this weekend
Kiwi triathletes will race in the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Taupō this weekend.
‘Just lost it’: Court docs outline why a convicted baby killer decided to murder again
Donovan Duff's name and criminal history had been kept secret until today.
'Chance for a real solution': Winston Peters says he will advocate for Kinleith Mill workers
'Targeted government intervention is sometimes necessary.'
Save our mill: Proposed job cuts threat to entire town, advocates say
“This is going to be the beginning of the end if we don’t do anything about it.”
Shane Edwards’ death: Police going door-to-door in Tokoroa
Shane Edwards went missing on May 14, 2022. His remains were recently found.
Foreign tourists caught up in tour bus crash; one dead, 13 hurt
Seven ambulances and five helicopters responded.
Gang member walks into police station wearing Mongrel Mob cap
Police enforce the Gang Act, arresting members for displaying insignia and other offences.
'He didn't walk there': Missing man's mother has questions after remains found on isolated farm
She is grateful 'he's not lost any more' but has few answers about how her son died.
'Unusual circumstances': Remains identified as Tokoroa man missing for two years
Police are appealing for information - 'even the smallest detail could be crucial'.
Students 'in tears': Proposal to axe 'invaluable' apprenticeship
The Waipā campus in Rotorua is 'the only facility of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere'.