Latest from RDP - Taupo & Turangi

Homicide investigation into woman's death

Police have today opened a homicide investigation following the death of a 41-year-old woman in Mangakino, north west of Taupo.

Junior kiwi racers ready to step up

Dad's tatts lend an ear to his kids

The Taupo father who got a cochlear implant tattoo to match his daughter's real one now has another - this time for his son.

UPDATE: Two in hospital following fatal crash

A man is dead and two others have serious injuries after a car and a four-wheel-drive vehicle collided north of Taupo last night.

Governor General keeps busy on Central Plateau

Governor General in Taupo

Know your limits - warning for crossing walkers

Cricket: Taupo Old Boys save season with win

Man dies on Tongariro Crossing

A German tourist has died on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, despite the efforts of a group of tourists who attempted to walk him to safety.

Kapa haka groups ready to compete

Tourists rescued after capsizing

Two Australian fishermen have a survival story to tell, after being rescued off a lake in Taupo.

Fisher and Spence take titles

State Highway 1 reopened after crash

Investigation into Taupo death continues

Bar owner defrauds IRD of nearly $1m

A Taupo bar owner who once played for the Junior All Blacks has admitted defrauding the Inland Revenue Department of nearly $1 million.

Woman rescued from Tongariro Crossing

Stars keep 'em dancing

Police investigate Taupo death