New ZealandChinese tourist dies in Tongariro National ParkRāhui would remain in place until 6am Thursday morning.20 Oct 06:48 PM
All BlacksRugby World Cup 2019: Go Black — or is that Green?There will be split ties in the Stephen household when Ireland take on New Zealand.18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandState Highway 1 reopens between Taupō and TūrangiState Highway 1 between Taupō and Tūrangi has reopened after being closed overnight.15 Oct 05:28 PM
New ZealandWild weather: SH 1 from Taupō to Tūrangi closed, Tairua road floodedWild weather is causing havoc around the North Island this afternoon.15 Oct 12:29 AM
New ZealandBig Taupō drug bust: Police seize lifestyle block, classic Chevy and Harley DavidsonsThe arrested quartet are either patched members or associates of the Rebels gang.13 Oct 10:41 PM
New ZealandTaupō police arrest fleeing driver 'without incident'Police arrested the man, who was already wanted, about 4pm today.13 Oct 02:31 AM
New ZealandAOS, Eagle called in to help Taupō police hunt fleeing driverArmed officers are now concentrating on the Napier-Taupo Rd area.13 Oct 01:43 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It's a cop-out': Frustrated father pleads for swim banIf councils can outlaw dog poo, they can ban swimming in danger zone says grieving father.05 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA teen lost five whānau in a crash. What he did next landed him in courtTeen commits crimes in the hours after coming across a crash that killed five whānau.04 Oct 12:30 AM
New ZealandYoung mum's organs donated after devastating car crashBrylee Currie, 20, died when her car rolled on SH26 near Paeroa on Friday night.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPower due back on for Ōkareka residents tonightFire crews and ambulance were also responding29 Sep 09:11 PM
New Zealand'Devastated': Guitars stolen from school's music departmentSix guitars were stolen from the school's music department29 Sep 08:32 PM
New ZealandChief Ombudsman conducts five-day snap inspection of Tongariro PrisonChief Ombudsman's report into Tongariro Prison finds prison is 'safe and well-managed'.16 Sep 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I held him for 20 minutes': Crash victim didn't die aloneThe crash brought back memories for one of the first members of the public on the scene.15 Sep 09:30 PM
New ZealandTaonga offered to Japanese people ahead of RWCAn enduring connection across the globe will remain long after the Rugby World Cup ends.12 Sep 07:08 PM
Entertainment$1.6 million Block penthouse sale - but still no money for coupleThe Block NZ penthouse has finally sold - but failed to reach its reserve.12 Sep 08:54 AM
New ZealandKinloch killer's jail term appeal dismissedConvicted Kinloch manslaughter offender fails to get his jail term reduced.10 Sep 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRotorua tourist bus crash: Life savers reveal 'chaotic' scenesThese are some of the first responders' stories, told for the first time this week.06 Sep 02:41 AM
New ZealandMagnitude 5.2 earthquake reported near TurangiGeoNet recorded the moderate earthquake just after 7pm this evening.04 Sep 06:40 AM
New Zealand'Absolute bedlam': Falling ice slab at Ruapehu skifield cafe sends three to hospitalIt was an 'absolute scene of bedlam' at Turoa skifield on Saturday.31 Aug 09:36 PM
New ZealandLake Taupo rāhui now liftedA rāhui imposed on parts of Lake Taupō and the Waikato River has been lifted.29 Aug 09:42 PM
New ZealandVideo of aftermath: Police investigating Taupō house vandalismOccupants of the house shared a video showing smashed windows, and graffiti on the wall.29 Aug 05:42 AM
New ZealandWatch: Vandals trash Taupō home leaving incredible trail of destructionA house in Taupō has been left completely trashed by vandals.28 Aug 09:58 PM
New ZealandSnow crew tackle Ruapehu's ice palaceAnother snowfall overnight means crew are busy with de-icing the lifts and buildings.27 Aug 02:42 AM
New ZealandMt Ruapehu's summit lake heating upThe last time Ruapehu erupted was on September 25, 2007.26 Aug 05:03 AM
New ZealandFallen tree completely blocking State Highway 1State Highway 1 near Tūrangi is currently completely blocked.25 Aug 01:07 AM
LifestyleWatch: Taupō farmer's hilarious milk and cookie challengeA Taupō farmer has taken eating milk and cookies to the next level.23 Aug 01:05 AM
New ZealandThunderstorms, hail and heavy rain on the wayA northwesterly air flow is bringing wet conditions up and down the west coast of NZ.21 Aug 06:52 PM
RetailUber plans to expand into six more NZ citiesUber set to expand to Rotorua, Taupō, Napier, New Plymouth, Palmerston North and Nelson.20 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne person injured after truck crash in MangakinoThe crash happened at about 1.10pm20 Aug 01:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTen strikes in five months hit DHB and patientsLakes DHB was affected by strike action by midwives, anaesthetic technicians and doctors.18 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Controlled avalanche's 'destructive force' on Mt RuapehuAerial footage of the massive sea of moving snow that closed Tūroa ski field on Thursday.17 Aug 01:40 AM
New ZealandTūroa ski field partly reopens after 'significant avalanche'Tūroa skifield has reopened after a "significant avalanche" closed it this morning.14 Aug 09:29 PM
