New ZealandSnow warning for SH1 Desert RoadSnow showers may affect the road on Friday near the summit.16 Sep 07:54 PM
New ZealandWatch: Pulp friction - slippery trail of oranges on SH5State Highway 5 between Napier-Taupō was covered in orange pulp this morning.14 Sep 12:41 AM
KahuMāori scholar works on US college fellowship from TaupōHemopereki Hoani Simon says some people find his work on political philosophy challenging.01 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLoss of Ruapehu spring skiing 'heartbreaking'"It's heartbreaking because there's nothing you can do about it."31 Aug 12:00 AM
BusinessWaikato Inc shows most resilience in regional lockdown surveyWaikato most optimistic in survey of Auckland, Tauranga, Taupō commerce.26 Aug 11:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCovid on Tuesday, $27m event cancelled on WednesdayChance to further showcase our town, says Taupō mayor after Ironman 70.3 Worlds postponed25 Aug 08:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Heartwarming' response to call for help from family stuck in hospitalA couple from Tūrangi were in hospital with their firstborn when NZ went into lockdown.25 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandAvalanche risk 'high': People urged to stay away from mountainsAvalanche danger levels have reached a winter-season high.17 Aug 12:49 AM
New Zealand'Storm of a season' sees Mt Ruapehu skifields generously topped upUp to 40cm of snow fell in parts of the resort.10 Aug 05:30 AM
New Zealand'Firearms, gangs and drugs': Meth and black market gun dealer sent to jailIllegal firearms dealer Gordon Mark McRae was sentenced in Rotorua District Court today.04 Aug 12:50 AM
New Zealand'Extremely fortunate': Infrared camera finds missing man in bush after 36 hoursThe man was reported missing just after midday on Saturday.02 Aug 11:42 PM
New ZealandWoman murdered by partner was 'beautiful and full of life'Darkie Cable has pleaded guilty to murdering Samantha Reid near Taupō in January 2020.01 Aug 09:48 PM
New ZealandInsta and Facebook troll admits child sex offencesHe was jailed in 2013 for similar offending and now he's back grooming young girls.01 Aug 08:18 PM
New ZealandDeep earthquake felt across North Island overnightThe deep earthquake was widely felt, but not close to the epicentre.01 Aug 06:18 PM
KahuRotorua and Taupō to receive kaupapa Māori mental health serviceAssociate Minister of Health Peeni Henare met with providers of Poutama Ora today.29 Jul 08:13 PM
KahuHigh court ruling: Iwi can charge commercial users on Lake TaupōTaupō iwi have confirmed their right to charge commercial operators on Lake Taupō.28 Jul 09:41 PM
New ZealandBloody end for young father in Desert Rd caseMassage parlour manager's jailhouse call tipped cops off to dead body, Crown says.26 Jul 03:43 AM
New ZealandPolice call in reinforcements to emergency incident in TaupōPolice responded to an emergency incident in Taupō.25 Jul 06:40 PM
New ZealandRSV: Hospitals plan to open more childrens bed with oxygenFive to seven children are admitted a day at Lakes DHB hospitals.16 Jul 08:00 PM
New ZealandDrink-driving charges laid after fatal Tokoroa crashThe 40-year-old was allegedly drink driving when the couple were struck.08 Jul 12:51 AM
New ZealandPolar blast: 'Waves' of cold weather closing in on NZPolar air is due to arrive over parts of the South Island over the next few days.07 Jul 10:15 PM
New ZealandCrisp and clear: Thousands hit Mt Ruapehu for openingIt has been a spectacular start to the season on the maunga05 Jul 07:20 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuNZ's meth crisis: The rural towns bearing the bruntWastewater data obtained by the Herald provides a stark view of our national drug problem.05 Jul 04:51 PM
New ZealandCop allegedly knocked unconscious during arrestPolice officers were now suffering more serious injuries when assaulted, union says.05 Jul 06:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThree prison workers killed: Booze, fatigue likely factorsThree prison workers died after the van they were in crashed into a truck in May 2019.03 Jul 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Same old disaster': Ruapehu shuttle operator says parking system stacked against motel guestsSnow taxi service thinks motel guests won't be able to access ski fields on bluebird days.30 Jun 08:43 PM
New ZealandFatal crash on State Highway 1, TurangiThe crash happened about 11pm yesterday.24 Jun 07:07 PM
New ZealandCouncil offers $200 per household to fix dripping tapsFixing Ohakune's water leaks could prevent the usual winter "boil water" notices.21 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGuns for meth: How drug dealer used frontman to buy cache of firearmsMeth dealer got a discount for bulk buying, sold 'cut down' handguns on the black market.18 Jun 11:55 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesTourism jobs go begging, receptionists making bedsWorker shortages mean businesses struggling out of Covid-19 are at reduced capacity.18 Jun 05:14 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Trail of injured people': League match ends in 'all-out brawl'Investigation launched after violence leaves witness 'shocked and disgusted'.15 Jun 09:39 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Dire' shortage of staff for Ruapehu's ski areasBorder restrictions mean the ski areas may be unable to open on time.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSH5 reopens after truck and trailer crashA crane was brought in to help with the removal.12 Jun 11:04 PM
New ZealandMt Ruapehu experiencing 'minor volcanic unrest' - GeonetThe crater lake temperature has cooled, but minor unrest is still being recorded.08 Jun 04:00 AM
