Home / Rotorua Daily PostRotorua Daily Post9 Jun, 2026 10:32 PMQuick ReadNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Consumers likely to pay for LNG import facility and Iran shoots down US helicopter | Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Video / NZ Herald, AFPAn adored young father has been named as the victim of a fatal crash near Taupō last month. Whetumarama Brian Richards, 32, from Taupō, died after crashing into a tree on Poihipi Rd at Wairakei, on May 31, police said today.He was the sole occupant of the car.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.