New ZealandSnowy blast storming up from the southThe Desert Road is closed as more snow arrives.06 Jun 06:39 PM
New ZealandRising lake temps signal 'minor unrest' at RuapehuMt Ruapehu's crater lake temperature rising in step with an increase in volcanic tremors.05 Jun 10:06 PM
New ZealandSnowfall warning for Desert RdThe Desert Rd can expect another dusting of snow tomorrow.05 Jun 02:05 AM
New ZealandOur next big eruption: can we predict it?Is it possible to anticipate when New Zealand's next big volcano will blow?04 Jun 11:28 PM
New ZealandCouncil staff hit 151km/h in fleet carsTwo Taupō District Council vehicles were caught doing 151km/h.03 Jun 11:22 PM
New ZealandTruck driver, 70, charged over crash that killed two childrenArteen Mosaferi, 4, died at the scene and his baby brother Radeen, 2 months, died later.02 Jun 12:57 AM
New ZealandFirst Queen's Birthday fatality in Turangi crashEmergency services were called about 5.40pm last night.01 Jun 06:15 AM
New ZealandHiker tumbles down Mt Tongariro slopeA female hiker has tumbled more than 100m down an icy Mt Tongariro slope.31 May 11:42 PM
New ZealandWoman plunges 100m down icy ravinePolice warning after woman slips on ice on Tongariro Alpine Crossing, falling 100m.31 May 01:46 AM
New ZealandFree skiing at Mt Ruapehu tomorrowFree skiing on first day of winter - and the mountain goes smokefree.31 May 01:23 AM
New ZealandGas leak closes Taupō streetRichmond Ave in Taupo is closed and people should avoid the area.24 May 02:12 AM
Freight and logisticsFuel company to slash 12c a litre off petrol prices todayOne of NZ's smallest fuel providers is slashing 12 cents a litre off fuel for 32 hours.23 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandRude awakening as bitter blast sends temps plungingTemperatures dropped to -3C in places and snow is falling Queenstown.23 May 05:22 PM
New ZealandWinter's bite: Brutal storm unleashes rain, thunder, snowMore rain, strong winds, thunderstorms and even snow in the far south forecast today.22 May 05:41 PM
New ZealandDriver of stolen SUV rams police car, injuring two officersTwo officers were injured as a result of the incident.17 May 05:07 PM
New ZealandPilot reports a laser being pointed at his cockpitPilot reports laser pointed at his plane as he attempts to land.15 May 03:23 AM
MotorsportTaupō's Groombridge seals third title in a rowGroombridge hopes recent success will propel him onto the international stage.13 May 09:15 PM
New ZealandNASO rescue helicopter model 'sloppily prepared'Advocates and doctors say NASO's new model for air ambulance services is full of flaws.10 May 01:37 AM
New ZealandFarm limits an 'assault on the regions': BridgesThe Government wants to limit farming run-off and intensification.06 May 09:33 PM
New ZealandCancer number one killer in New ZealandMore than 23,000 New Zealanders are diagnosed with cancer every year.06 May 09:01 PM
New ZealandOops! Car drives over wall in TaupoA car is lodged on a wall at the Taupo Warehouse carpark.06 May 03:14 AM
New ZealandLotto jackpots to $16m - big win in TaupoWednesday's Strike is a Must Be Won draw, for $700,000.05 May 10:27 AM
New ZealandShot hunter lucky bullet missed vital organsA hunter shot in the chest by a friend was lucky the bullet missed his vital organs.04 May 07:13 AM
New ZealandShot hunter minutes from deathGravely injured hunter was winched from heavy bush needing blood immediately.03 May 02:50 AM
New ZealandHunter in critical condition after being mistaken for a deer and shotHunter shot by companion in the Kaimanawa Ranges.03 May 12:04 AM
New ZealandMan rescued from Kaimanawa Ranges with gunshot woundThe man was helicoptered to Waikato Hospital and police are speaking with a second man.02 May 06:32 AM
New ZealandTaupo super eruption: Just how much time will we get?NZ experts question new US study on Taupo suggesting "super-eruptions" are well signalled.02 May 04:48 AM
New ZealandThree arrested following armed robbery and police chaseThree people are likely to face numerous charges after a robbery and police chase today.29 Apr 12:01 AM
New ZealandThunderstorms and downpours: Storm easing but warnings still in placeHeavy rain batters eastern parts of North Island, with some falls of more than 100mm.28 Apr 05:59 PM
New ZealandFederated Farmers back calls to save chopper servicesFederated Farmers is backing calls to stop the axing of rescue helicopter services.25 Apr 10:54 PM
New ZealandFire destroys Taupo houseA fire has destroyed a Taupo home with one person taken to hospital.24 Apr 04:03 AM
SportTaupo teen following in footsteps of Scott DixonThe 15-year-old is currently competing in Formula 4 in the US.24 Apr 03:32 AM
New ZealandWin for mayors over rescue helicoptersHealth Minister reassures mayors on central North Island rescue helicopter services.23 Apr 05:24 AM
New ZealandMayors seek assurances on region's rescue chopper servicesMayors from the central North Island concerned over changes to rescue chopper services22 Apr 11:40 PM
