Armed police called to Taupō address
Armed police were called to an incident at a residential Taupō street today.
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Police appeal for information after pedestrian struck in Taupō
The woman was flown to Waikato Hospital
Drugged driver imprisoned for three years after fatal crash
The man collided with Reporoa man Ronald 'Rolly' Gladding on Broadlands Rd in January.
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.
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.
Water woes: Car leaves road into Lake Taupō
The vehicle, which is located about five metres into the lake, will require a tow.
Cable now in place on new Mt Ruapehu gondola
Sky Waka due to be completed at the end of the month
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.
Winter isn't coming New Zealand - it's here, and it's cold, brace yourselves
Temperatures dipped below zero overnight as snow blanketed parts of New Zealand.
Couple and baby spend night in trapped car down bank
Police weren't alerted until this morning, after the dad climbed up to the roadside.
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
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.
Teen who raped 5yo granted parole after serving 7 years
Raurangi Mark Marino, now aged 23, will be released from prison in July.
Names of arson accused suppressed
The pair pleaded not guilty to arson last year after the Tongariro St fire on November 30.
Crash victim reunited with beloved pet
Crash survivor Faye Emery has been reunited with her chihuahua Bubbles.
One person seriously injured in crash
The crash happened about 2.30pm near the intersection with Pukawa Rd, Omori.
Taupō mayor seeks third term after transplant
Despite undergoing kidney transplant earlier this year, mayor to have crack at third term.
Fast track for Oceania triathletes to 2020 Ironman World Champs in Taupō.
Oceania triathletes' huge boost with more qualifying slots for 2020 Ironman in Taupō
Reunited with bride 65 years later
Friends separated for 65 years reunited thanks to sleuthing by a genealogist.
'Stop talking and start making roads safer': Taupō mayor
Taupō mayor's had enough of road tragedies and wants Government to take urgent action
Foul play on the fairway: Vandals suspected of sabotaging golf course
Putting surfaces throughout the 18-hole course have been damaged.
Bay of Plenty measles outbreak - cases rise to 20
Two cases were confirmed over the weekend, equalling 20.
Goals rain in as Lamb shines for Taupō
Taupō have been right among the goals in the WaiBOP Premiership this year.
Three killed in Hātepe crash near Taupō were all travelling in a van
St John sent two ambulances and staff treated the three people but they died at the scene.
'Lost for words': The district where 16 have died in 34 days
Something's got to change, mayor says, as deaths continue.