New ZealandFirst new state houses in 40 years to take pressure offRegional director for Kāinga Ora said it was exciting to see work starting.11 Apr 10:38 PM
New ZealandCyclone recovery: PM says it might be best to 'give up' on some roadsSome roads, like State Highway 25A, just shouldn't be there, says Chris Hipkins.09 Mar 03:30 AM
New ZealandPM attends sculpture unveiling in Taupō's new town centreTaupō people are celebrating the completion of a $25m upgrade of the town centre.09 Mar 01:44 AM
New ZealandRegion's leading farmers announced at award dinnersThe Central Plateau and Bay of Plenty Dairy Industry Awards were held last weekend.06 Mar 09:25 PM
New ZealandSudden downpour overwhelms Taupō drainage systemsTaupō residents are mopping up after a short, sharp deluge on Sunday.06 Mar 12:45 AM
New ZealandRespects paid to Taupō's first mayorTaupō's first mayor Joan Williamson has died at the age of 92.03 Mar 02:20 AM
New ZealandDrivers 'falling asleep at the wheel' more than 100 times each dayA Taupō company is working to make New Zealand's roads safer.27 Feb 11:31 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain warning issued for Wairoa and Gisborne, large new slip on State Highway 5Niwa has said it is already starting to flood in northern Hawke's Bay.27 Feb 06:47 PM
New ZealandRouted: Some highways will take months to reopenCountry's roading network has significant damage and some routes complete rebuilds.27 Feb 06:18 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Damage closes world-class golf course'Extensive' damage from Cyclone Gabrielle forced a major golf course to close its doors.24 Feb 03:45 AM
New ZealandTransformed: Cyclone Gabrielle’s devastation viewed from spaceNew satellite imagery shows landscapes and coastlines transformed by the historic storm.23 Feb 04:56 AM
New ZealandShowers bring welcome relief to Hawke's Bay residentsA Taupō plumbing company is working hard to bring the gift of a hot shower to Hawke's Bay.21 Feb 08:39 PM
KahuA cyclone brought devastation. Te Matatini can bring hope and healing to AotearoaTe Matatini goes ahead despite a cyclone, Kahumako Rameka reflects on her journey.21 Feb 05:50 PM
KahuEverything you need to know about Te MatatiniThe passion of Māoridom is about to hit the stage.21 Feb 04:05 PM
New ZealandFlood-struck residents reach civilisationCyclone victims headed straight for Taupō's Mitre 10 as soon as the road was passable.21 Feb 03:48 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Aerial angels descend on rural areasOne Taupō company is taking to the skies to provide much-needed aid to Hawke's Bay.21 Feb 12:26 AM
New ZealandExplained: Our lousy 2023 summer - why we need to brace for more heavy rainfall on horizonLa Niña isn't done with NZ's drenched north, with another soaking possible in early March.20 Feb 07:15 AM
ReviewsJen ShieffFilm review: We Are Still Here - a story of power, strength and survivalA standout post-colonial anthology about power, strength and survival.19 Feb 10:29 PM
New Zealand$2m in less than 2 days! Generous Kiwis open their hearts for Red Cross and NZ Herald/NZME fundraiserPlease help the hundreds of thousands of Kiwis impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle.18 Feb 05:47 PM
New Zealand'Scariest moment of my life': Rescuers brave falling trees to carry injured woman to safety"At one point she looked at me and said ‘I can’t feel my legs’."17 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandPower restored to all but a few in Rotorua and TaupōMore than 9000 households were initially without power on Tuesday.16 Feb 07:33 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch issued for Rotorua, BoP and TaupōThe watch was issued this morning.15 Feb 07:06 PM
New Zealand‘Trees coming down all over the place’: Woman suffers serious spinal injuries as tree crushes carA woman is in a serious condition after the car she was driving was hit by a falling tree.15 Feb 06:26 PM
New Zealand'Utter devastation' of forestry areas hampers power companiesThousands of people will have to make do without power in southern Lake Taupō communities.15 Feb 12:35 AM
New ZealandInternet outages in Bay of Plenty and Taupō 'mainly due to power'The outages are under investigation.14 Feb 06:48 PM
New Zealand72 hours of hell – how Cyclone Gabrielle shook the North IslandCyclone Gabrielle lived up to its forecast as the worst storm this century.14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDesert Road closed after fallen trees block road and hit trucksTruck at rest area near Waiouru hit by fallen trees.13 Feb 09:50 PM
New ZealandNew Taupō community hub hit by fallen treeTaupō is waking up to extensive damage and thousands of homes without power.13 Feb 07:24 PM
Kahu'Whakapapa right': Ngāti Rangi wants to be part of Chateau Tongariro plansThe iwi "hasn’t been involved at this point in what the future looks like".10 Feb 11:36 PM
New ZealandFlooding fears as Lake Taupō reaches capacityMercury Energy is urgently shedding water from Lake Taupō and the Waikato River.10 Feb 05:49 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle warning: 'Direct hit' with heavy rain, damaging winds early next weekWeatherWatch NZ have forecasted the storm to hit the northern half of the North Island08 Feb 09:29 PM
New Zealand‘Facing a crisis’: Tourist town can’t wait three years for upgrade"Our tourism industry is on thin ice."07 Feb 11:27 PM
New ZealandChateau Tongariro Hotel closes todayThe historic hotel has been shut due to seismic concerns.05 Feb 12:28 AM
New ZealandDelays add to trauma for family of bus crash victim Hannah FrancisThe family of a girl who died in a bus crash on Mt Ruapehu are concerned by delays.04 Feb 05:00 PM
