'An ecological disaster': Tongariro National Park wildfire spreads
A massive forest fire in Tongariro National Park has swelled to around 1000 hectares with flames up to 30 metres high, as firefighters battle to bring the blaze under control.
RNZ
Firefighters return to out-of-control wildfire in Tongariro National Park
Fresh crews of firefighters are battling an out-of-control blaze in Tongariro National Park that has grown overnight to cover about 1000 hectares.
Body found in Lake Taupō
A body has been recovered from Lake Taupō near Wharewaka Point this morning. Local Iwi Tūwharetoa are placing a rāhui on the section of the lake.