Elite gear up for Cycle Challenge
With New Zealand's largest cycling event - the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge - just days away, cyclists from around the world are in
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Taupo draws top speed merchants
The annual Suzuki Series kicks off at Taupo on December 4 and the 2016 edition is packed with International riders ready to take on
Date with Taupo girl ends in 8 arrests
Stolen cars and police pursuits after a group of teens create havoc on a road trip from Auckland.
BOP Indians yet to reach full potential (+ video)
Circle_see_more_DP.epsSMASH: BOP Indians' Jaspreet Singh put in a solid performance as an opening batter for his side against Taupo
Partnership makes Te Toke Marae wharekai upgrade possible
NO BYLINEPHOTO IS IN PRODUCTION PHOTOS BUT NEEDS TO BE ADDED TO ZEN SORRY (KELLY CAN'T DO FROM HOME)SWITCHING ON: Key guests at the
Local heroes hailed at special ceremony
RECOGNISED: Noel Hyde has been recognised as one of New Zealand's most talented and well-respected wildlife taxidermists. PHOTO/FILE
River health open day in Reporoa
Reporoa will host one in a series of open days on the proposed regional plan change aimed at boosting the health of the Waikato and
Children learning violence from their families, police warn
Police want kids to grow up knowing that it's wrong to behave violently and to control family members.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Get out of your car for Tongariro Crossing
It's one of the most stunning walks in the world, so you can't expect to park right outside the very beginning of the track on a busy weekend.
Afraid to get out - until it was too late
When Katrina Drummond finally decided to walk away from her controlling ex-husband it was the last decision she would make.
Volcanoes keep quiet amid quakes
It appears our volcanoes have slept through the Kaikoura quake, with monitoring equipment showing only a few tremors over recent days.
Heavy rain warning for Bay
A severe weather warning has been issued for the Bay of Plenty and Taupo, with heavy rain expected tonight and early tomorrow morning. According
Cold front brings a cooler weekend
The wet and windy spring weather looks set to continue but the warm summery temperatures are coming to an end this weekend.
Rivals set for crunch derby
The Rotorua cricket community is all set for a thrilling derby when the two local in-form teams square off against each other. Unbeaten
Taupo woman selected for leadership programme
A Taupo woman is one of nine New Zealanders with intellectual disabilities that have been selected to participate in Special Olympics
Prisoners restore bikes for charity
Prisoners have been hard at work in Tongariro Prison's bike barn restoring bikes to donate to charities around the Turangi and Taupo
Taupo to host water rescue training day
Philips Search & Rescue Trust is hosting a rescue industry water-training day in Taupo on Saturday, with rescue helicopter personnel
Cricket: Pirates stamp authority (+video)
Circle_see_more_DP.epsIN FORM: Eastern Pirates' bowler Alan Porter impressed for his team. PHOTO/STEPHEN PARKER 051116sp9.JPGRuth_Dacey_MAY16_happy.epsCricket A
Geyser City seek elusive win
BIG HITTER: Central CC player Ryan Neves will be aiming for the boundary once again this weekend. PHOTO/ BEN FRASER A_031116bf6.JPGCircle_facebook_DP1.epsRuth_Dacey_MAY16_happy.epsCricket Geyser
Central Indians urged to relax
ACTION SHOT: Central Indians' player Magan Vashisht and his side are aiming to bat with freedom on the weekend. PHOTO/ BEN FRASER
Armed Offenders Squad called to Taupo address
The Armed Offenders Squad was called to Taupo early this afternoon as police executed a search warrant at a house in Tonga St. Detective
Traffic woes facing tourists in Tongariro
One of New Zealand's most popular pristine wilderness excursions is looking at turning roads into makeshift parking lots to counter nightmare traffic woes.
Cricket: Lakeland Primary Boys' team named
The Lakeland Primary Boys' cricket representative side for 2016 has been named. This is a significant achievement for these boys
Taupo carver recognised for lake artwork
By Laurilee McMichael271016twmatahi1CELEBRATION: Master carver and artist Matahi Whakataka Brightwell, pictured with one of his grandchildren
Seismic activity increases at Mt Ruapehu
Seismic activity has increased at Mt Ruapehu after the lake in the volcano's crater peaked in temperature.
Chopper kept busy at the weekend
The Greenlea Rescue Helicopter was kept busy at the weekend being dispatched to several jobs. A woman with a medical condition was
Receiver confirms store closure programme will continue
Troubled children's wear retailer Pumpkin Patch's three Bay of Plenty stores have been spared in the latest round of closures announced
Police look for wanted man
Police are looking for 22-year-old Takau Vakatini who has a warrant out for his arrest. In a statement police said Vakatini lived
Carter wins at Taupo's MX Fest
There's a new kid on the block and it seems he might be a bit of a bully. The big annual MX Fest at Taupo is traditionally considered
'We're cold, we don't want to do this'
A full investigation has been launched into a Tongariro Crossing "debacle" in which two students could have died.
Youth punching for Golden Gloves success
Circle_see_more_DP.eps / RARING TO GO: Youths from Central Rotorua Boxing and RotoVegas Boxing Gym will be punching for success
Geyser City aim to improve
OUT: Geyser City's first XI co-captain Matt Collier (pictured being bowled out in a T20 reserve grade final) and his side aim to put
Students 'could have died' on Tongariro
Police call school group errors on treacherous mountain a "debacle", where leader didn't even know students were missing.