Rotorua rides high on Whaka 100 success
Taupō's Sammie Maxwell has reclaimed her title.
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Witness describes 'bloody mess' after truck and car crash near Taupō leaves one critical
Emergency services were called to the scene about 1pm.
Tūrangi Foodbank feeding a big slice of town's population
Tūrangi Foodbank has already delivered 1567 food parcels since October 2023.
Major police probe prevents tangi shooting and attempted murder of rival gang member
Police seized illegal drugs and firearms and restrained assets worth $800k.
Six-year-old named as fatal crash victim
The crash, involving a car and a truck, happened on State Highway 1 near Waiōuru.
‘Kind, generous’: Mother’s grief for man who died after being found critically injured on road
Two men have been charged with murder following the man's death.
Fishing takes patience but the boat took five years
The little clinker boat has taken about two years of fulltime work to complete.
New hot pool complex being built at Taupō's Huka Prawn Park
The new facilites are for families and will complement the adults-only Wairakei Terraces.
NZTA advises Auckland to Wellington motorists to avoid SH1
A detour of 23km or about 16mins will be in place.
'A noose with your name': Man guilty of making Jacinda Ardern death threats
He represented himself in court with what the judge called 'legal gobbledygook'.
Californian artist brings the moa back from extinction
The exhibition is a tribute to those who have been loved and lost.
'Perfectly imperfect' fruit and vegetables provide a recipe for business success
Collaboration with restaurant Embra turned misfit pears into fine dining delight.
Police charge 22yo man after fatal vehicle incident in Taupō
The man is due to appear in the Taupō District Court next week.
Potential new $500m industry for Central North Island
Scientists have worked out how to create protein from microorganisms in geothermal gases.
What you need to know about road closures on SH1
NZTA says motorists can expect 'roadworks galore' on SH1 due to major projects.
How scientists aim to model volcanic ashfall from the next major NZ eruption
Scientists are developing a smart new model to forecast damage from ashfall in real time.
Remnants of NZ supervolcano found in Tasmania
Tiny volcanic glass shards from the eruption have been discovered in Australia.
Person dies on Mt Ruapehu, rāhui in place
Local iwi has placed a rāhui over the ski area of the mountain.
Hydrogen powered milk tanker hits the road
Hydrogen-powered heavy vehicles are still an emerging technology.
Rotorua and Taupō's weweia species need votes for Bird of The Year 2024
A lot of the endangered species can be found in Rotorua and Taupō.
Police refer Tūrangi double deaths to coroner
Two people were found dead at a residential address on August 15.
Man who drove between regions allegedly six times over alcohol limit
'According to the breathalyser ... the man was anything but sober.'
Taupō bypass receives $6.6m safety improvement
The improvement marked the completion of the second of three stages.
'Worst nightmare': Kiwi skydiving instructor dies after botched landing
His dad, a Kiwi skydiver of 30 years, was with him the day of the fateful fall.
Erosion found on both sides of Waikato River control gates
The banks on either side of the Lake Taupō bridge need stabilising.
Lake Taupō shrinks away as dry winter takes its toll
The lake is more than one metre lower than it was at the beginning of the year.
Mayors 'cautiously optimistic' about keeping mills from closing
The Government has invited the mayors to work with WPI on possible solutions.
Tūrangi deaths: Woman identified, described as loving mum
Maxine Puhi was one of two people found dead in a Tūrangi home this week.
'Unrepentant' farmer of 40 years jailed for animal cruelty
He disputed he did anything wrong and underestimated the pain caused, a judge said.
Man suffers gunshot wounds while hunting in Tongariro Forest
Due to the remote location, the man was winched out by helicopter.
'All of Tūrangi heard us': Meet Olympic medallist Hayden Wilde's biggest fans
Bruce and Nita Wilde cheered their grandson on from their home in Tūrangi.
Burglars throw stolen goods from car during police pursuit
Impact on commercial burglary victims is not just financial says senior police officer.
The trail of clues that led police to $400k meth stash in wardrobe
Damien Porter was on parole for earlier drug-dealing when 1kg of meth was found in motel.
Line in the sand drawn over last Lake Taupō foreshore campground
Foreshore camping is under review at last remaining Lake Taupō water's edge site.