Latest from Taupo

Heartbreak over death of toddler

The family of a toddler who died from injuries he suffered in an alleged assault are still in shock.

Dad's sweet tattoo for his daughter

A Taupo dad has gotten a cochlear implant tattooed on his head to help his little girl not feel like the odd one out.

Stand up against domestic violence

An anti-violence group has called for the country to take a lasting stand against domestic abuse following the killing of a Taupo mother.

Death a 'terrible stain on community'

A post-mortem examination is being held in Auckland today to establish the cause of death of 47-year-old Katrina Rose Drummond.

Skydiver takes plunge after Taupo crash

The first time she attempted a skydive, London woman Gwendolyn DeSilva heard the engine cut out and had to make a daring mid-air escape before watching the plane plummet.

Taupo plane engine sent for analysis

The engine of a skydiving plane, which is suspected to have failed over Lake Taupo, will be sent to Canada this week for analysis.

Lucky 13: Skydivers leap for lives

"Exiting a plane at low altitude to get out and activate parachutes and have them open normally and land safely is amazing."

Indecent assault in Taupo

Dog attack in Taupo