A man has drowned at the southern end of Lake Taupo.

A Taupō farmer's creative way to transport sheep has gone viral.

Rescue helicopters in Taupō, Tauranga and Hamilton, began servicing Rotorua six weeks ago.

Emergency services are at the scene of a large diesel spill near Taupō.

Whakapumatanga Clarke, Daniel Chase, and Cody Griffin were sentenced in Rotorua.

Michael Drake: 50 years playing the church organ

Taupo church organist of 50 years describes the most high-stakes service he ever played at

Drill marks found in trunks of 30 to 40 kahikatea trees.

Car audio enthusiasts have reached 160.6 decibels - loud enough to split a human ear drum.

Whakatāne's Rees brothers dominate opening round of Suzuki Series in Taupō.

Surface, flash flooding and slips may affect low-lying areas like valleys and rivers.

New details about the man accused of murdering Grace Millane can now be revealed.

A red Toyota Corolla hatchback is now the focus of the Grace Millane murder inquiry.

A Taupō man ignored doctors' advice to continue driving despite having dementia.

Geyser approved gifts totalling more than $220,000 from donor funds this financial year.

Tūrangi's Christmas in the Park has a parade, talent show, entertainers and fireworks.

John 'Sully' Sullivan, 70, has been a technology teacher at Tauhara College for 38 years.

Kushla Crimp said she "couldn't urge parents enough" to get symptoms checked.

The last meningococcal case in the Bay of Plenty and Lakes areas was in September.

The region can expect thunderstorms and hail this afternoon.

Two people have been arrested following an aggravated robbery at a Taupō dairy.

As many as 50 firefighters were called to the fire that spread across three shops.

A witness told the Herald the beer appeared not to be strapped down.

Jade Roa's offending stretched from Kaikohe to Te Kuiti to Hastings in the east.

No charges over fatal crash on road from skifield.

Police continue to follow strong lines of inquiry in their investigation.

A regional hub would provide key services which are disappearing from some parts of NZ.

The 42nd Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge was held at the weekend.

Nick Saville-Wood will lead Lakes District Health Board while new boss executive is found.

Alleged incident involved a woman and five men.