New ZealandMan admits ramming police car in TaupōPhilip Junior Hepehi, 39, pleaded guilty to five charges related to the incident.26 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandBoatie stranded after engine fire on Lake TaupoA boatie has been towed into shore after a engine fire.25 Jul 04:57 AM
BDBDRetailRetail firm that previously underpaid staff commits to living wageAll 591 workers at the company will earn at least a living wage from October.23 Jul 09:38 PM
New ZealandUnconscious woman pulled from Lake TaupōAn unconscious and hypothermic woman has been pulled from Lake Taupō this morning.22 Jul 01:25 AM
New ZealandCat burglar on the prowl for soft toysBo the Siamese cat has a long list of burglary offences to his name.18 Jul 03:45 AM
New ZealandTrapped man on mountain writes farewellTauranga man hurt and stranded on Mt Ruapehu says he did not think he would survive.17 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandTramper: 'I didn't think I was going to make it''I went through some pretty heavy thoughts...it was extremely overwhelming.'16 Jul 03:12 AM
New ZealandTeenage dominatrix opens up on fatal bondage sessionRenee Chignell has opened up about the 1989 dominatrix session death in a new docu-drama.14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan pays the price for provoking policeAn intoxicated Mattisse Jackson yelled at officers and challenged them to a street fight.13 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandRotorua nurses rally during strike actionRotorua nurses are rallying in Kuirau Park after walking off the job at 7am this morning.12 Jul 03:36 AM
LifestyleMeet the 20-year-old flying tourists around North Island's volcanoesAimee Burn has a big Instagram following thanks to the pictures from her "office".12 Jul 02:07 AM
VideoFergus Byett playing the piano.Tauhara College head boy Fergus Byett recently sat his Associate Member of Trinity College London piano exam, a top qualification for musicians.Watch10 Jul 11:55 PM
New Zealand'No, ewe drive!': Is this the most 'Kiwi as' image of all time?A Taupō farmer's creative way to transport sheep has gone viral.10 Jul 09:49 PM
New ZealandTruck and car collide near TaupōThe crash is on State Highway 5 between Tram Rd and Tokomaru Rd.10 Jul 03:44 AM
New ZealandIs Rotorua our closest thing to Mars?Is there life on Mars? Made with funding from NZ On Air.08 Jul 09:10 PM
New ZealandCrashes near Taupo and PoriruaTwo vehicles were involved in a crash on Paremata Rd, Porirua.08 Jul 03:00 AM
LifestyleTaupō tot battling brain tumour: Family need fundsElyse Johnson has an inoperable brain tumour and her family is fighting to keep her alive.06 Jul 03:37 AM
New ZealandIronman Bozzone recovering after being hit by truckSupport has flooded in for the Ironman since yesterday's cycling accident.03 Jul 09:15 PM
New ZealandHit by truck: Ironman champion Terenzo Bozzone seriously hurtBozzone has spoken previously of the dangers on the roads.03 Jul 07:14 AM
New ZealandOld missile found in Taupō, area cordoned offThe area around Taupō Museum has been cordoned off after an old missile was found.28 Jun 02:46 AM
TourismFresh snow dump readies Tūroa for openingFresh snow dumping primes ski field for big opening.28 Jun 12:12 AM
New Zealand'Joyride' Lamborghini up for sale for $419,000A Lamborghini that made headlines last year for an alleged "joy ride" is now up for sale.24 Jun 06:59 PM
New ZealandTruck rolls north of Taupō, closes SH1It will take about three hours to move rolled truck from SH1.21 Jun 08:44 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Taupō racing for Ironman 70.3Taupō is a finalist to host 2020 Ironman 70.3 championship. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch20 Jun 08:00 PM
BusinessBunnings owe staff $11m after shortchanging holiday payBunnings is the latest firm to announce a big payout to staff due to the Holidays Act.17 Jun 10:07 PM
New ZealandTaupo mechanic closes after alleged joyrideA Taupo mechanic accused of taking a client's Lamborghini on a joy ride has closed.15 Jun 07:01 AM
New ZealandBaby Maija Duff's head injuries unsurvivable, jury hearsMaija Duff suffered such devastating head injuries she would have died very quickly.15 Jun 12:45 AM
TourismGovt chips in $10m for new ski gondolaGovernment will provide Ruapehu Alpine Lifts with $10 million for its new gondola.14 Jun 10:30 PM
New ZealandPathologist gives evidence in baby Maija Duff murder trialThe pathologist who examined Maija Puhi Duff's body has testified.14 Jun 03:16 AM
New ZealandFive on board as chopper crashes in Hawke's BayFive injured in chopper crash.13 Jun 11:57 PM
LifestyleCould you catch him? Jason Bourne is Taupō's uncatchable catIt took months to catch a Taupō stray cat with a bad injury. After treatment, he escaped.13 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandLake snot-making algae now in Lake TaupoAn algae species that creates mucus-like lake snot has likely now spread to Lake Taupo.13 Jun 05:32 AM
New ZealandTrouser-less tramper's thank-you in songRescuers spot man trouser-less, huddled in the fetal position, 20m from a hut.09 Jun 09:05 PM
New ZealandTremors, rising lake temps signal 'unrest' at Mt RuapehuScientists believe the lake activity is part cycle that's long been observed at Mt Ruapehu09 Jun 12:00 AM
