There has been a changing of the guard in McNaughton Trophy cricket this season, with two of the youngest clubs affiliated to the

Cameron Brown and Meredith Kessler are back to defend their NZ Ironman crowns in Taupo.

Inspired by daughter Steph, Lee-Anne Willis takes on Ironman NZ on Saturday.

Years ago, a Maori boy was caught stealing lollies at the local Four Square. A report labelled him a "thug". He was 10 years old, writes Dame Susan Devoy.

Taupo wants to take advantage of $100 million of investment planned for Mount Ruapehu.

Local tourist attractions have made the top 10 dream bucket list experiences in a recent travel company poll.

The Geyser Community Foundation has more than $45,000 available for the Rotorua and Taupo communities from its Tindall Foundation

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the region. Metservice said in a statement scattered heavy showers with thunderstorms

It's now thought nobody was home when a Mangakino home went up in flames this morning.

Ngati Rangiwewehi's powerful opening day performance set the standard at the national kapa haka championship Te Matatini in Hastings.

A person was trapped after their car rolled on the Desert Rd this morning. A police spokeswoman said a female was taken to hospital

The third round of the 2017 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards regional finalists have been announced. Central Plateau announced their

Rod and reel found after angler disappears.

The body of missing woman Barbara Thomson has been found by police.

A helicopter has gone down in a hilly area in the Ruapehu District this morning - the pilot has survived, but was seriously injured in the crash.

There is a severe thunderstorm watch for Bay of Plenty and Taupo this afternoon and into the evening. Metservice said in a statement

Power company Mercury will not change its operating processes at the Aratiatia Rapids following the Waitangi Day drowning of a young Auckland woman.

A review to improve the experience and manage growing visitor numbers on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is underway. The Department

Overcrowding and hygiene issues have led to Genesis Energy banning all freedom camping on land it owns at the Tokaanu Marina on the

They are ranked number two on TripAdvisor's list of things to do in Taupo but tourist water releases from the Aratiatia Dam have been

The power of social media has reunited three family photo albums with their owner. A police media spokeswoman said the albums were

A severe weather watch is in place for the Bay of Plenty and Taupo. Rain with possible heavy falls is expected today and into tomorrow. In

A man suffered serious burns after his campervan exploded in Taupo last night.

A large bushfire is blazing through forest and scrub northwest of Taupo.

A person is dead after being hit by a car in a Taupo driveway overnight.

The decision to close a Taupo District Council reserve in Kinloch to cars has been revoked - as debate rages about the causes of erosion in the area. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Thousands of fans turned out for New Zealand's first floating music festival at Great Lake Taupo yesterday, with the free event reaching capacity by midday.

Police have named a young woman who died when she was swept down the Waikato River yesterday.

Drowning a tragedy but dam flood to remain open as an attraction, says Taupo mayor.

A woman has been airlifted off Taupo's Mt Tauhara after injuring her ankle. The 58-year-old was flown to Taupo Hospital's emergency