Thousands protest changes to rescue chopper
A protest against cutting Taupo's Greenlea rescue helicopter attracted 1200 people.
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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."
Man's manslaughter of sister divides family
Adrian Ngamotu sentenced for the manslaughter of his sister at Acacia Bay last year.
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.
Get prepared, not rescued from Tongariro Crossing, warn police
Plan carefully if you're thinking of doing something adventurous this weekend.
Changes for major Taupo intersection
Changes will be made to a major Taupo intersection to improve traffic flow.
Potential loss of Rotorua rescue helicopter a 'slap in the face'
The rescue helicopter provider said Taupo and Tauranga helicopters could cover Rotorua.
Rotorua and Taupo MPs seek answers over rescue choppers
McClay and Upston said they would be seeking answers from the Government.
Tuwharetoa Maori Trust Board: Taupo rescue chopper must stay
The Trust Board says removing the Taupo base would dramatically affect the risk to people.
Rotorua and Taupo rescue helicopters could be scrapped
Fears lives could be lost if Rotorua and Taupo rescue helicopters are scrapped.
Opinion: Rescue choppers save lives
Opinion: Prospect of losing the Rotorua and Taupo-based rescue choppers is worrying.
Mayor: Lives will be lost if Taupo rescue chopper goes
Under a new proposal, Taupo would no longer have a rescue helicopter.
Full throttle as cross-country series continues near Taupo
Third round of the 2018 New Zealand Cross-country Championships near Taupo this weekend.
Man seriously injured in motocross jump attempt
The 23-year-old came off his bike on a private farm near Kinleith.
Woman killed in Easter crash had just lost her mother
Woman who died in Easter crash was grieving the recent loss of her mother.
Taupo provides perfect location for Spring Challenge event
Spring Challenge North is bringing its popular, all-women's adventure race to Lake Taupo.
Local Focus: Summer tourists outstrip Winter in Ruapehu District
Ruapehu faces similar tourism pressures to Queenstown. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Logs 'come to life' in Tongariro National Park
Pouwhenua mark cultural significance of Tongariro. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Social worker team to tackle child abuse
Specialist team of social workers to work with police after baby boy's death.
Taupo dairy farmer recognised in dairy awards
Mother-of-three Kylie Leonard honoured for her community involvement.
Greenlea Rescue Helicopter open day this weekend
The 2018 Greenlea Rescue Helicopter open day is on this Sunday at Taupo Airport.
Half-way mark: River clean-up to cost hundreds of jobs, warns mayor
First-term mayor Jenny Shattock' watching district grow. Made with funding from NZ On Air
5yo killed in crash: 'I'd give the world to get my baby back'
Susan Kanuta's mother and son were killed in a serious two-car crash.
Killer highway closed due to slip danger
State Highway closed after man attempting to clear rockfall was killed.
Mid-table battle heats up in senior reserve
Five teams sit on 12 points in the Rotorua/Taupo senior reserve grade cricket competition.
Ironman: Bozzone and Siddall victorious in Taupo
Terenzo Bozzone and Laura Siddall have been crowned champions at Ironman New Zealand.
Taupo children's letters inspire Ironman athletes
Initiative aims to support athletes and engage next generation.
Elderly woman critical after Taupo crash
The woman is in an intensive care unit in Hamilton.
Fiji's first Ironman ready for Taupo
Fijian Ironman Peteroa Manoa is from a country where triathlon is almost unknown.
Taupo man pleads guilty to manslaughter
Adrian Ngamotu, 55, entered the plea in the High Court at Rotorua today.
Man knocked 'clean off the road' by falling rocks
Man found dead after falling rocks flung him down a bank and into a river.
$46,000 to boost families and social services
Geyser Community Foundation offers $46,000 plus for families and social services in 2018.
Eastern arterial closed after two-truck crash
A crash involving two trucks has closed a section of the Eastern Taupo Arterial.