Taupo super eruption: Just how much time will we get?
NZ experts question new US study on Taupo suggesting "super-eruptions" are well signalled.
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Three arrested following armed robbery and police chase
Three people are likely to face numerous charges after a robbery and police chase today.
Thunderstorms and downpours: Storm easing but warnings still in place
Heavy rain batters eastern parts of North Island, with some falls of more than 100mm.
Federated Farmers back calls to save chopper services
Federated Farmers is backing calls to stop the axing of rescue helicopter services.
Fire destroys Taupo house
A fire has destroyed a Taupo home with one person taken to hospital.
Taupo teen following in footsteps of Scott Dixon
The 15-year-old is currently competing in Formula 4 in the US.
Win for mayors over rescue helicopters
Health Minister reassures mayors on central North Island rescue helicopter services.
Mayors seek assurances on region's rescue chopper services
Mayors from the central North Island concerned over changes to rescue chopper services
Registrations open to host Pink Ribbon Breakfast in May
Registrations are now open for Pink Ribbon Breakfast in May.
Realtor pledges to helicopter for saving her son
The Greenlea Rescue Helicopter will be the recipient of a Turangi business' fundraising.
Thousands protest changes to rescue chopper
A protest against cutting Taupo's Greenlea rescue helicopter attracted 1200 people.
Closure of rescue helicopter service opposed
Residents brave heavy rain to support the continued air rescue operations at Taupo.
Stretch of Desert Rd to be closed to fix Waihohonu Stream Bridge
The road will be closed for 36 hours to be fixed after being damaged in a crash last year.
Man critical after hit and run incident in Taupo
The incident happened on Huka Falls Rd this afternoon.
'People just look right through me' - Local elderly lonely
"I went through a contact list the other day. 'He's dead, she's dead, he's dead,' I said."
Hit and run incident in Taupo
A vehicle has hit a pedestrian in Taupo and left the scene this morning.
House ablaze in Turangi
Fire crews a putting out hot spots at a Turangi house after being fully involved earlier.
44,000 still powerless, more strong winds, thunder tonight
The coldest temperature was -4.8C in Nelson Lakes.
Man's manslaughter of sister divides family
Adrian Ngamotu sentenced for the manslaughter of his sister at Acacia Bay last year.
First major snowfall of the year for Mt Ruapehu
Big snow dump on central North Island ski fields.
Police Dive Squad trains with aircraft wrecks in Lake Taupo
The squad's annual training exercise has been taking place just off Five Mile Bay.
Seven homes red-stickered after tornado
Eleven houses are uninhabitable as homeowners bunk with family and friends.
Get prepared, not rescued from Tongariro Crossing, warn police
Plan carefully if you're thinking of doing something adventurous this weekend.
Roof ripped off by National Park twister
Kiwi in the National Park has described witnessing a twister rip through the area.
Thunderstorms and hail watch for Rotorua
Rotorua residents can expect squally thunderstorms and possible hail today.
Tourism industry shocked at proposal to scrap Taupo rescue helicopter
Proposal to axe Greenlea Rescue Helicopter doesn't make sense to tourism operators.
Auckland warned to brace for wind, lightning
A "bitterly cold day" for most as the first real winter storm of the year hits.
Severe thunderstorm watch for region
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, and Taupo.
Changes for major Taupo intersection
Changes will be made to a major Taupo intersection to improve traffic flow.
Wanted man evades police cordons
A police spokesperson has confirmed there were cordons in place.
The big chill: Heavy snow, icy winds on the way tonight
The storm is forecast to dump as much as half a metre of snow in places.
Motocross: Nathan Tesselaar leads series
Taupo's Nathan Tesselaar led a KTM 1-2-3 to the finish on Sunday.
Potential loss of Rotorua rescue helicopter a 'slap in the face'
The rescue helicopter provider said Taupo and Tauranga helicopters could cover Rotorua.