NZ Herald Morning News Update | War in Middle East enters second week, hunt for road rage attacker, 'mysterious circumstances' around David Lange grave removal. Sign in hereAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. One person has died following a two-vehicle crash near Lake Taupō this afternoon. Emergency services responded to the crash on State Highway 1 near Rawhira Rd just after 1.10pm. Police said the highway has now reopened on the eastern side of Lake Taupō between the intersection with SH41 and the intersection with Lake Terrace.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 08, 2026 04:49 UTC