Royal New Zealand Navy training alongside police in Lake Taupō
The exercise aims to improve procedures for search operations in freshwater
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Taonga offered to Japanese people ahead of RWC
An enduring connection across the globe will remain long after the Rugby World Cup ends.
Kinloch killer's jail term appeal dismissed
Convicted Kinloch manslaughter offender fails to get his jail term reduced.
Woman run down by ute now home recovering
Supriya Tikaram almost died after a hit-and-run on a Taupō street in June.
Pedestrian hit by car in Taupō
Reports indicated the pedestrian was moderately injured.
Rotorua tourist bus crash: Life savers reveal 'chaotic' scenes
These are some of the first responders' stories, told for the first time this week.
Lower speed proposed on State Highway 1 near Taupō
The NZ Transport Agency is proposing reducing the speed limit on State Highway 1.
Magnitude 5.2 earthquake reported near Turangi
GeoNet recorded the moderate earthquake just after 7pm this evening.
Building a dream: The road to Tūroa skifield
A dream of a skifield above Ohakune motivated locals to build the Ohakune Mountain Road.
Government announces huge investment in Bay of Plenty schools
More than 1000 additional student places will be put in place in the Bay.
Tournament week in full flight in BOP
Secondary school students all over New Zealand are competing in tournaments this week.
Person critical after crash between car and truck near Taupō
A helicopter is on the way.
'Absolute bedlam': Falling ice slab at Ruapehu skifield cafe sends three to hospital
It was an 'absolute scene of bedlam' at Turoa skifield on Saturday.
Maxwell leads NZ charge at MTB Champs
Taupō's Sammie Maxwell finished 14th in the junior female cross-country race.
Lake Taupo rāhui now lifted
A rāhui imposed on parts of Lake Taupō and the Waikato River has been lifted.
Video of aftermath: Police investigating Taupō house vandalism
Occupants of the house shared a video showing smashed windows, and graffiti on the wall.
Watch: Vandals trash Taupō home leaving incredible trail of destruction
A house in Taupō has been left completely trashed by vandals.
Car drives into a shop window in Taupō's CBD
No one was in the car when police arrived.
Teen's moving story told in dance
Onera Beck's life story was hard to tell in words, so she turned it into a dance.
Snow crew tackle Ruapehu's ice palace
Another snowfall overnight means crew are busy with de-icing the lifts and buildings.
Youngsters Twist into Bandquest final
The Taupō Intermediate Year 8 band have made the finals of the Rockshop Bandquest.
Mt Ruapehu's summit lake heating up
The last time Ruapehu erupted was on September 25, 2007.
Māori stroke survivor to inspire others at Waiariki conference
Awhi Mai Stroke Trust hope the hui will discuss survivors' struggles and how to help them.
Fallen tree completely blocking State Highway 1
State Highway 1 near Tūrangi is currently completely blocked.
Watch: Taupō farmer's hilarious milk and cookie challenge
A Taupō farmer has taken eating milk and cookies to the next level.
Four quakes gently rock Taupō
Four earthquakes rocked the area late last night and in the early hours of this morning.
Both excitement and despair over Uber's Rotorua news
Rotorua is one of six new cities in New Zealand that will soon have Uber ride services.
Taupō officers step up for French tourists
Taupō police Constable's Ciara Hepburn and Nicole Flaws have gone above and beyond.
Thunderstorms, hail and heavy rain on the way
A northwesterly air flow is bringing wet conditions up and down the west coast of NZ.
Former councillor joins three others in mayoral race
Former councillor who resigned in his second term now campaigning to become Taupō mayor.
Uber plans to expand into six more NZ cities
Uber set to expand to Rotorua, Taupō, Napier, New Plymouth, Palmerston North and Nelson.
One person injured after truck crash in Mangakino
The crash happened at about 1.10pm