The annual Suzuki Series kicks off at Taupo on December 4 and the 2016 edition is packed with International riders ready to take on

Stolen cars and police pursuits after a group of teens create havoc on a road trip from Auckland.

Circle_see_more_DP.epsSMASH: BOP Indians' Jaspreet Singh put in a solid performance as an opening batter for his side against Taupo

RECOGNISED: Noel Hyde has been recognised as one of New Zealand's most talented and well-respected wildlife taxidermists. PHOTO/FILE

It's one of the most stunning walks in the world, so you can't expect to park right outside the very beginning of the track on a busy weekend.

Prisoners have been hard at work in Tongariro Prison's bike barn restoring bikes to donate to charities around the Turangi and Taupo

Philips Search & Rescue Trust is hosting a rescue industry water-training day in Taupo on Saturday, with rescue helicopter personnel

Circle_see_more_DP.epsIN FORM: Eastern Pirates' bowler Alan Porter impressed for his team. PHOTO/STEPHEN PARKER 051116sp9.JPGRuth_Dacey_MAY16_happy.epsCricket A

By Laurilee McMichael271016twmatahi1CELEBRATION: Master carver and artist Matahi Whakataka Brightwell, pictured with one of his grandchildren

Troubled children's wear retailer Pumpkin Patch's three Bay of Plenty stores have been spared in the latest round of closures announced

A full investigation has been launched into a Tongariro Crossing "debacle" in which two students could have died.

Circle_see_more_DP.eps / RARING TO GO: Youths from Central Rotorua Boxing and RotoVegas Boxing Gym will be punching for success

Police call school group errors on treacherous mountain a "debacle", where leader didn't even know students were missing.

Two people have been arrested but one remains at large after an armed stand-off with police in Taupo today.

Taupo will again draw the cream of the country's be the centre of the motocross riders universe this Labour Weekend. The big annual

A 67-year-old man who fell from his rearing horse has been flown to hospital with a suspected spinal injury.

RESCUED: A French tourist is winched out of the bush. PHOTO/GREENLEA RESCUE HELICOPTER 201016twrescue.jpg Constable Barry Shepherd

Veterans' Affairs Minister Craig Foss today announced Taupo's Mina Bixley as the winner of the 2016 Battle of Passchendaele Multi-Media

Christine Rankin and Johan Morreau are among the new faces on the Lakes District Health Board. Progress results have just been released

A car has rolled near Taupo injuring two people. The crash happened on State Highway 5 about 1km north of Wairakei near the Lava

Taupo mayor David Trewavas has been returned to the top job with over a 5500 vote margin at the progress stage.

Taupo's Brad Groombridge (Suzuki RM-Z450), seemingly unstoppable at the moment. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com Taupo's Brad

Equestrian The first leg of the year-long Eventing Super League takes place at the Fiber Fresh National Equestrian Centre near Taupo

Ottilie Upshall and Debbie Barke will be competing in the North Island Dressage and Championships, hosted by Dressage Bay of Plenty

Watch: The caterpillar, the robot and the running man ... this police officer from Taupo has all the moves.

Whether to accommodate out-of-towners or for residents struggling to find a house to put over their heads, the need for houses is strong in Taupo.

A Taupo couple are considering building and selling "tiny houses" for a living after their 'awesome' tiny house experience.

Taupo Police are investigating an aggravated robbery of the Lucky Lizard Bar & Grill at the Richmond Heights Shopping Centre in Taupo.

Seven local charities and community organisations received gifts from the Geyser Community Foundation totalling more than $22,000

Rotorua's BayTrust Rescue Helicopter was sent to Iwitahi, south-east of Taupo, to retrieve a man who had fallen from his motorbike