Heat keeps lake's toxic algae bloom
Lake Taupo's toxic algae bloom is expected to stay around while hot weather continues.
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Stellar women's field at Ironman 70.3 Taupo
British athlete Laura Siddall is desperate to stand on top of 2017 Ironman 70.3 podium.
Currie happy to be target at Ironman 70.3
Braden Currie will look to defend his Ironman 70.3 Taupo title at the weekend.
Midnight Lake Taupo rescue: Warning on inflatables
Four men rescued after getting blown out onto Lake Taupo in their cheap inflatable rafts.
Tuwharetoa Settlement Trust delivers strong return for Ngati Tuwharetoa
The annual results were announced today at Tuwharetoa Settlement Trust's AGM.
Motorcyclist killed in Taupo crash named
Benjamin Allan Biddle, 32, died yesterday after his bike collided with a ute near Motutere
One dead after crash at Motutere Bay
A person has died after a motorcycle crash at Taupo.
Man to remain in mental health facility after killing wife
Simon Harvey Frank will be detained in hospital as a special in-patient.
Cancer survivor tackles Ironman Taupo
Iain Craig has not let losing an eye slow him down and has new outlook on life.
Key drives home men's health message
Sir John took part in the Men's Health Trust's annual Charity Golf Tournament at Wairakei.
Lakes DHB hands out staff awards
The fifth Lakes DHB Quality and Staff awards were held in the Rotorua Hospital atrium.
Mountain biker suffers puncture wound in collision
The man collided with another mountain biker coming from the opposite direction.
Taupo mayor awaiting kidney transplant
Taupo mayor David Trewavas has been diagnosed with kidney disease.
Locals oppose planned fuel stop
"It will ruin the street" say neighbours. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Mechanic admits driving Lamborghini 170km/h
According to GPS, car was driven from Taupo to Rotorua - twice.
Community mourns man who spent time helping others
A former homeless man has left a legacy of goodwill in Rotorua after his sudden death.
Huge fire destroys Taupo home
A witness said the house in suburban Taupo looked burnt beyond repair.
Dramatic rescue of kayaker at Huka Falls
Watch: Kayaker who got into trouble at Huka Falls has been lifted to safety by helicopter.
Family grieve loss of grandmother and grandson
The horrific crash killed four people and injured eight others
Taupo crash victim's daughter gutted at loss: 'It's not fair'
Leighton Ahuriri had celebrated his 60th birthday days before the crash.
Taupo crash victims named
Police have released the names of the four people who died in the horrific Taupo crash.
'5-year-old died peacefully' after crash
David Henderson and Harry Murdoch were with the 5-year-old boy in his last moments
'There was no sign of life': Witness describes crash horror
The horrific scene was like something from a nightmare, a witness says.
Man charged with murder of baby daughter: Trial date set
Turangi man Donovan Michael Duff is to go on trial in June next year.
Mum killed, baby critical after crash claims four lives
The horror crash involved members of a church group returning home to Palmerston North.
Baby fights for life as four die in Taupo crash
Both lanes are blocked after a two-car crash near Taupo on State Highway 1.
Moko inquest: A tale of two mothers
At the heart of Moko's shocking death were two young mothers struggling to cope.
Skier who died in crater lake had saved toddler
Richard Ebbett, who lost his life in Ruapehu's crater lake, saved a drowning girl in 2001.
Proposal to allow Easter Sunday trading in Taupo district
Taupo community can have their say on proposed Easter Sunday Trading.
Rich lister in estate sale court action
William Burgess has taken the executors of his mother's estate to court.
Taupo resident describes eight-car crash
15 people have been injured, three seriously, after a multiple-vehicle crash near Taupo.
Ten lucky ladies win $30m Lotto prize
A group of 10 women who worked together in Dunedin have gone public with their $30m win.
Missing: The hunt for the $30m Lotto winner
How far could $30 million get the lucky Lotto winner in Taupo?
Lotto: 'Check your drawers' for $30m ticket
The $30m winning ticket was bought at Richmond Superette in Taupo.