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Boatie Rescued from Lake Taupō After Boat Fire

22 Dec 2025 5:12 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

A boatie was rescued from Lake Taupō after a boat fire. Police and local iwi are urging water safety, recommending life jackets, communication devices, and informing others of your plans.

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Rescue on Tongariro Crossing Prompts Winter Safety Warning

24 Jul 2025 8:33 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

A man's rescue from the Tongariro Alpine Crossing prompts police and Department of Conservation to issue safety advice for winter tramping in Tongariro National Park.

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