New ZealandCritically-ill man evacuated from Fiji has diedJarred Thompson, who was medically evacuated from Fiji last week, has died.20 Nov 09:35 PM
New ZealandTaupō faces another power outage tonightRepairs following big outage mean power will be out for Taupō residents after midnight.20 Nov 03:27 AM
New ZealandCar on its roof after crash at WaiotapuA car has crashed and is on its roof on State Highway 5 south of Rotorua.20 Nov 02:02 AM
New ZealandTaupō power troubles: Power to Wairakei substationAround 16,000 customers in Taupō were left without power from this morning.19 Nov 06:09 AM
New ZealandTaupō power being restored after outage hit 16,000About 16,000 customers are without power in Taupō19 Nov 04:16 AM
New ZealandFirefighters at large scrub fire north of TaupōFirefighters were called to the fire about 3.10pm.19 Nov 03:27 AM
New ZealandFriends pay tribute to South Waikato fiery crash victimThe town of Tokoroa is reeling after a young life was lost.14 Nov 11:30 PM
New ZealandLearning more about native batsScientist Dr Kerry Borkin from Taupō has won a scholarship to learn about our native bats.14 Nov 09:45 PM
New ZealandFaces of the road toll: Nine lives claimed in six daysA pregnant woman, a popular teen and much-loved parents have been killed on the roads.13 Nov 07:38 AM
New ZealandHorror crash: One dead after fiery crash north of TaupōThe driver was killed instantly when his vehicle was crushed by a truck.12 Nov 09:05 PM
New ZealandTruck crushes car and driver in fiery SH1 crashPolice believe several people have died in an early morning crash north of Taupo.12 Nov 04:25 PM
New ZealandCoroner rules two men died after using syntheticsThe Coroner has ruled that using synthetic drugs led to the deaths of two men,09 Nov 12:04 AM
New ZealandEden passes demanding diploma examTaupo youngster awarded distinction for Associate of Trinity College London piano exam.08 Nov 12:27 AM
TravelNew Zealand's best bach revealedA beachside Taranaki hideaway has been named as New Zealand's Bach of the Year.04 Nov 08:52 PM
New ZealandTruck rolls near TokoroaA truck is on its side and blocking a road near Tokoroa.04 Nov 06:54 PM
New ZealandThreatening to kill Prime Minister charge droppedA Taupō man no longer faces a charge of threatening to kill Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.30 Oct 01:46 AM
New Zealand'So evil': Staffer stole $140,000 from car dealershipStephanie Ann Elmiger has been found guilty of 225 counts of theft from her employers.29 Oct 11:01 PM
New ZealandMan who was missing for two days in bush will be okay, police sayScott McPherson 'suffering a bit' after two days lost in bush near Taupō.24 Oct 11:33 PM
New ZealandMissing Taupō man found safe and wellMan reported missing in bush east of Taupo has been returned to his family.24 Oct 10:06 PM
New ZealandMan charged with threatening to kill PMA man has appeared in court for threatening to kill the prime minister.24 Oct 10:04 PM
New ZealandSearch continues for man missing in bush for two daysThe 22-year-old Taupō man told his family he was lost in the bush around Opepe Farm.24 Oct 06:06 PM
New ZealandFears chicken-killing dog on the loose in TaupōFears a stray dog that is killing chickens may be on the loose.24 Oct 06:00 PM
LifestyleFigures reveal rising number of teen drug overdosesThe figures show just how many drug overdose patients were 18 and under.24 Oct 05:30 PM
New ZealandMissing man told family he was lost in bushScott McPherson, 22, was last heard from yesterday.24 Oct 03:51 AM
New ZealandTurangi man jailed for murdering his baby daughterA man found guilty of murdering his baby daughter has been sentenced.17 Oct 08:56 PM
New ZealandTongariro death sparks plea from police, DoCPolice and DoC ask Kiwis to look out for and support tourists in NZ.10 Oct 08:49 PM
New ZealandVan rolls on SH5 in WaiotapuA van has rolled on State Highway 5 near Waiotapu Loop Rd.09 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua to lose local-based rescue chopperClark says Rotorua will be well-service by rescue choppers based elsewhere.05 Oct 12:30 AM
New ZealandFatal Tongariro hike: Four men ill-preparedThe poor weather that caught them off-guard was forecast the day before.02 Oct 10:19 PM
New ZealandTongariro Alpine Crossing closed after hiker's deathA rāhui has been placed on the Tongariro Crossing, meaning it is closed until Saturday.02 Oct 07:44 AM
New ZealandBody found in Tongariro National ParkSearchers had been looking for a lost hiker after he was reported missing on Monday.01 Oct 11:53 PM
New ZealandTears as dead boy's 5th birthday markedArteen Mosaferi had a cheeky smile, large brown eyes and loved to laugh and cuddle.01 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandMan missing in Tongariro National ParkA person was reported missing at the national park yesterday at 5.30pm.01 Oct 04:14 PM