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Twelve injured in two-vehicle crash
Police are responding to a serious accident on SH5 between Taupō and Napier.
Tongariro Crossing off limits after hiker dies
A man collapsed and died while walking the Tongariro Crossing on Saturday.
Teens take on early morning challenge
The first Cactus programme of 2025 is well underway.
Serious crash on SH5 Rangitaiki
Emergency services are in attendance at a serious crash on SH5 at Rangitaiki.
Big day out for emergency services
Emergency Services Day returned to Taupō this weekend.
Councillor resigns after admitting drink driving charge
Councillor Anna Park has resigned from her position.
What’s on in Taupō and Tūrangi
Here’s a few events on in the district over the next week or two.
Crashed car found but driver’s been missing for a week
Despite extensive ground and air searches a man is still missing on the Central Plateau.
Cactus course sharpens young minds
Sergeant Shane McNally has been at the pointy end of proactive policing for the past 12 years. Next week Sgt McNally will kick off the 20th Cactus Programme to be held in Taupō. He has been involved in every one of them and has seen about 530 young people pass through it in that time.