New ZealandThe tragic death of a former top showjumper at Lake TaupōHelen Smith who died at Lake Taupō was described as 'a lover of life'.23 Oct 07:16 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRemarkable case: A rattle in pregnant woman's chest was shrinking tumour"I couldn't have my children's last memory of me suffering the side effects of chemo."21 Oct 07:45 PM
New ZealandSwimmer's death closes Taupō poolAll pools have been blessed and closed until 10am tomorrow as a mark of respect.20 Oct 03:16 AM
New ZealandFather of five killed in Tarawera crash: 'I'll never forget you, brother'The seasonal worker killed in the SH5 crash yesterday was a father of five children.20 Oct 12:11 AM
New ZealandHoliday horror: Samoan workers on vacation in fatal crashWorkers were turning into a cafe carpark at the time of the smash, police say.19 Oct 04:26 AM
New ZealandHypothermia, drinking suspected cause of Lake Taupō deaths - mayorTaupo Mayor says "it's so unusual two would die together".16 Oct 10:40 PM
New ZealandLake Taupō mystery deaths: Revellers seen drinking, swimming night before gruesome discoveryTwo women and a man were seen at the lakeside pools where two people died overnight.16 Oct 01:12 AM
New ZealandTaupō pastor accused of indecent assault on three boysDon Corrie Lake lost a bid for interim name suppression today.14 Oct 04:22 AM
EntertainmentGin Wigmore, Dragon, Pseudo Echo and more to play Summer Concert TourNew Zealand will become a funky town when the popular Summer Concert Tour rolls in.11 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandRoads closed, North Island snow, widespread frosts send temps plummetingIt's a bitterly cold start to the day across the South Island and parts of the north.29 Sep 07:20 PM
New ZealandBomb cyclone barrels up NZ: Flights cancelled, snow for North IslandA second stormy day is in store for much of the country.28 Sep 10:03 PM
New ZealandTūroa skifield to close for funeralTūroa skifield will be closed for well-respected and long serving staff member's funeral.28 Sep 04:20 AM
New ZealandWoman killed after slipping, falling during Mt Ruapehū ascentThe woman was in a group of nine people traversing the Cathedral Rocks on the east side.27 Sep 12:30 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Thumbs up for Mt Ruapehu skiersSpring snow means ski season extended. Local Focus is made with funding from NZ On Air.25 Sep 10:01 AM
New ZealandKmart, KFC and Maccas: Further locations visited by Covid-19 family revealedAnyone who was at these locations is considered a casual contact, health authorities say.24 Sep 11:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe $2m cover-up: Man steals nearly $400k of art - then torches lakefront houseThief says the numbers for the security alarm came to him in a dream.24 Sep 09:45 PM
New ZealandExpert says second cluster has potential to be very seriousNew Zealand's second current cluster includes six people and 31 close contacts.24 Sep 08:01 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Positive case took tandem jumpSkydive instructor isolated after jump with someone who later tested positive for Covid.24 Sep 06:49 PM
New ZealandCovid-infected family's Taupō gathering 'not ideal' - BloomfieldIt has been revealed Auckland family met up with a group of more than 10 people in Taupō.24 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandDropping hunters in remote zone nets $32,000 fineHelicopter company and pilot both fined for landings in Rangitikei Remote Experience Zone.23 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe Kiwi company being backed by Bill GatesBill Gates, Jeff Bezos, Jack Ma among indirect investors in lithium venture.23 Sep 05:32 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Nothing would ever hurt as much as this': Mum honours lost daughter'I want Imogen to be remembered for who she was, not how she died.'21 Sep 11:15 PM
New ZealandBumper weekend on Mt Ruapehu sees large crowds, but lack of physical distancingThousands flocked to Turoa over the weekend but not all were physically distancing.13 Sep 09:47 PM
New ZealandOn the campaign trail: Ardern takes in Taupō town transformationPrime Minister Jacinda is in Taupō today.09 Sep 09:02 PM
New ZealandNapier standoff: Armed search ends with no sign of suspectSearch was related to the recovery of a quantity of methamphetamine early today in Taupō.07 Sep 09:29 PM
New ZealandSerious injuries after SH1 crash near TaupōEmergency services were called to the scene at 4.15pm.03 Sep 04:29 AM
New ZealandMan who drove high on meth and cannabis caused passenger's deathMeiha Teepa's passenger died in a crash while Teepa was fleeing police.02 Sep 09:00 PM
TravelBus-loads of skiers turned away as slopes fill up under level 2Skiers have been left out in the cold after level 2 caps were reached on snowfields.02 Sep 04:10 AM
New ZealandCouncil urged to lobby for new law to ban swimming in damsRegional council says its Navigational Safety Bylaw can't ban people swimming in dams.01 Sep 05:16 AM
New ZealandDesert Rd reopens after snow closureMotorists are asked to be patient while crews worked to reopen the state highway.27 Aug 06:48 PM
New ZealandTaupō councillor to be censured for racist slurBoth parties had accepted there had been a breach of the council's Code of Conduct.26 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandBackpacker murder: Teen who killed tourist with baseball bat declined parole'Parole is declined. There is much work for Mr Broughton to complete.'26 Aug 04:37 AM
New Zealand'Critical wound': Man in intensive care after Taupō incidentThe incident happened on Kahurangi Drive.25 Aug 08:23 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSmall town, two high schools, and the greater goodTaupō-nui-a-Tia College and Tauhara College BoTs jointly ask for community vision.25 Aug 01:00 AM
