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Twelve injured in two-vehicle crash
Police are responding to a serious accident on SH5 between Taupō and Napier.

Busy start for rescue chopper
It’s been a busy start to the year for the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter.

Big day out for emergency services
Emergency Services Day returned to Taupō this weekend.

What’s on in Taupō and Tūrangi
Here’s a few events on in the district over the next week or two.

Couple share rescue stories
Hosts of this weekend’s Whakaipo Lodge Summer Concert have more reasons than most to support the Greenlea Rescue helicopter.