Rescuers spot man trouser-less, huddled in the fetal position, 20m from a hut.

Scientists believe the lake activity is part cycle that's long been observed at Mt Ruapehu

The Desert Road is closed as more snow arrives.

Mt Ruapehu's crater lake temperature rising in step with an increase in volcanic tremors.

The Desert Rd can expect another dusting of snow tomorrow.

Is it possible to anticipate when New Zealand's next big volcano will blow?

Two Taupō District Council vehicles were caught doing 151km/h.

Arteen Mosaferi, 4, died at the scene and his baby brother Radeen, 2 months, died later.

Emergency services were called about 5.40pm last night.

Free skiing on first day of winter - and the mountain goes smokefree.

The 72-year-old was stabilised by paramedics before being airlifted to Rotorua Hospital.

Bringing down the amount of waste from sporting events is a key focus of event managers.

Richmond Ave in Taupo is closed and people should avoid the area.

One of NZ's smallest fuel providers is slashing 12 cents a litre off fuel for 32 hours.

Temperatures dropped to -3C in places and snow is falling Queenstown.

More rain, strong winds, thunderstorms and even snow in the far south forecast today.

Ceremony to be held at Waikato Regional Council chambers today.

Two officers were injured as a result of the incident.

Groombridge hopes recent success will propel him onto the international stage.

A severe weather watch is in place for the region this weekend.

Advocates and doctors say NASO's new model for air ambulance services is full of flaws.

The Government wants to limit farming run-off and intensification.

More than 23,000 New Zealanders are diagnosed with cancer every year.

A car is lodged on a wall at the Taupo Warehouse carpark.

Wednesday's Strike is a Must Be Won draw, for $700,000.

A hunter shot in the chest by a friend was lucky the bullet missed his vital organs.

Game bird hunters urged to make safety number one when hunting season opens tomorrow.

Gravely injured hunter was winched from heavy bush needing blood immediately.

Hunter shot by companion in the Kaimanawa Ranges.

The man was helicoptered to Waikato Hospital and police are speaking with a second man.