Drugged driver imprisoned for three years after fatal crash
The man collided with Reporoa man Ronald 'Rolly' Gladding on Broadlands Rd in January.
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Brown trout in top form on the Tongariro River
It's been a great season for brown trout anglers on the Tongariro River.
Taupō coffee beer in gold rush
The collaborative brew has won a gold medal at the Australian International Beer Awards.
Mt Ruapehu's Sky Waka gondola gets a $1.5m boost
With individual leather seats and 2m internal clearance, gondola set to open this month.
Two men charged for registered builder misrepresentation
The work completed needed to be done by a licenced building practitioner.
Bay of Plenty farewells a rugby legend
The Bay of Plenty rugby community is mourning the death of Jim Maniapoto.
Billion trees snag? Contractors face 'drastic' shortage of planters
"We used to have hundreds putting their hands up," CNI director Stewart Hyde says.
Prospective Lakes DHB candidates asked to attend information session
Thinking of standing for the DHB? You'll need to know a few things.
Rotorua racecourse to get funding for safety improvements
Rotorua and Taupō Racing Clubs will get funding to improve racecourse safety.
Water woes: Car leaves road into Lake Taupō
The vehicle, which is located about five metres into the lake, will require a tow.
Honouring Māui: Author, cultural advisor and translator collaborate on te reo book.
Honouring Māui: Author, cultural advisor and translator collaborate on te reo book.
Your weather: Showers today but mild winter forecast
It may be wet today but winter is set to be warm and dry.
Football: Taupō back on top
Taupō produced a comeback win over Waikato Unicol to go top of the table.
Cable now in place on new Mt Ruapehu gondola
Sky Waka due to be completed at the end of the month
Helping hand for eel life in Otamangakau
Trapping and releasing migrating eels has become a crusade for local Ngati Hikairo couple.
Hundreds hit Happy Valley for opening
An estimated 1200 skiers and snowboarders were at Happy Valley over the long weekend.
Fire crews search blazing house in Taupō for people
Fire and Emergency NZ were called to the fire at a property on Norman Smith St at 5.57am.
New Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit says project 'extremely gratifying'
Nicola Williams has been made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
Bringing back eels to Central North Island
Ngāti Hikairo couple John and Lena Morgan are restoring long-fin eels to their area.
NZTA expect rain, strong wind to affect road conditions over weekend
Drivers are urged to take care, plan ahead and be prepared for heavy traffic
One injured after car rolls near Taupō
Emergency services are on their way to the scene of a single-car crash near Taupō.
Mt Ruapehu beginner slope opening this Saturday
The beginner carpet and small ski and ride trail will be the first to open.
Driver remorseful, says lawyer, but family says it's 'too little, too late'
A truck driver who caused a crash that killed two children has been sentenced.
Contact Energy drilling $30m of new Taupō geothermal wells
The company hopes to build a new power station in 2020.
Dramatic photos show incredible rescue of woman trapped in 15m crevasse
Dark, windy conditions made last night's chopper rescue a delicate mission.
Climber rescued after 15m fall into Mt Ruapehu crevasse
The woman in her 20s was stranded for four hours was "lucky to escape serious injury".
The longest gondola in NZ is about to start running. Here's all you need to know
Whakapapa Ski Field is set to launch NZ's first ski gondala - in less than a month.
The secrets of dog trials: A man out standing in his field
When you've owned 1000 dogs, the ones that stand out are really special.
Teen who raped 5yo granted parole after serving 7 years
Raurangi Mark Marino, now aged 23, will be released from prison in July.
Last two towers installed for Mt Ruapehu's new gondola
Both towers 11 and 7 were a challenge to install.
Names of arson accused suppressed
The pair pleaded not guilty to arson last year after the Tongariro St fire on November 30.