Police name pedestrian killed in Tokoroa truck crash
Police have named the pedestrian killed on State Highway 1 near Tokoroa on Tuesday.
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Taupo teen takes out prize for composition
Taupo student has won a national competition for his original piece of music.
Taupo anti-litter crusade picks up speed
More than 200 locals have now signed up to the Tidy Taupo page.
Taupo hockey player brings home gold in U.S event
Taupo teen brings home gold from largest field hockey tournament in the US.
Taupo Winter Festival fun is coming
Organiser happy with the range of activities at the four day event.
Final sign off to settle Ngati Tuwharetoa claims
Final document to settle all Ngati Tuwharetoa claims to be signed this weekend.
Disgruntled Taupo councillor resigns
Taupo District Council councillor officially tenders his resignation.
A new way of transporting calves
Farmer Kim Caldwell thought there must be a better way to move calves - and there is.
New classrooms for schools
A further $3m investment into schools in the region was announced in Taupo today.
Kiwis come a cropper in Tour opening stage
Kiwis George Bennett and Patrick Bevin crashed in the first stage of the Tour de France.
Person seriously injured after hitting tree
One person has serious injuries after crashing their car into a tree near Turangi.
Firefighters to unite under new banner
New organisation will bring together rural, urban, career and volunteer firefighters.
Heavy rain forecast: It's going to get wet
Some areas of the country could get up to 160mm of rain.
'Ghost quakes' hit central North Island
For a fleeting few minutes, it appeared the East Coast had been rocked by quakes
Taupo cyclist lines up for Tour de France debut
Taupo rider becomes the 14th New Zealander to line-up in cycling's most acclaimed race.
Man pleads to murder of daughter
A man accused of murdering his 9-month-old daughter has pleaded not guilty.
Motocross riders and horse rider injured
It was a busy weekend for the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter.
Kiwi bird in 'hit and run'
A kiwi hit and run incident has resulted in a plea from the Department of Conservation.
New zone plan for Lake Taupo catchment
A new high-level plan for the Lake Taupo zone has been approved.
Helicopter crashes after catching fire
Amazing escape after pilot of helicopter found next to burning wreck.
Kinloch fatal crash victim remembered as hardworking good guy
A young man killed in a crash yesterday has been remembered by friends and family.
Driver dead after car hits tree in Kinloch
Sole occupant of the vehicle was trapped and has since died, police said.
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts wants to run own electricity network
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts is proposing setting up its own customer electricity network.
Taupo to get new council building
The green light has been given for a new Taupo District Council building.
Man charged with baby daughter's murder appears in court
Donovan Michael Duff, 40, appeared in the High Court at Rotorua today via video link.
Person freed from Desert Rd crash
Emergency services are attending a crash on State Highway 1 south of Turangi.
Man killed in Broadlands crash named
Police have released the name of the man who died in a crash in Broadlands on Saturday.
Ball ban threat after tragedy
A teenager who'd just lost her father was nearly banned from the ball over unpaid fees.
Toddler's brave battle with brain tumour
Elyse Johnson's parents are trying to keep their precious daughter alive.
Salmonella Dub, Tiki Taane to celebrate in Taupo
Salmonella Dub and Tiki Taane will reunite for 25th anniversary show tour coming to Taupo
Adjournment for man charged with wife's murder
It will be at least another two weeks before Simon Harvey Frank pleads to a murder charge.