New ZealandState of emergency in Dunedin, army in Timaru to assist Civil Defence as wild weather hitsA state of emergency has now been declared for the entire Otago Region.21 Jul 12:34 PM
New ZealandState of emergency in TimaruTimaru "underwater" as state of emergency is declared.21 Jul 04:05 AM
New Zealand35 facing another night without powerPower will be out overnight for at least 35 customers, as the big clean up continues.21 Jul 03:53 AM
New ZealandPartner of man shot dead in Kinloch found safe and wellThe partner of a man shot dead in Kinloch last night has been found safe and uninjured.21 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandHundreds without power in wake of stormHouseholders waking to cold dark homes after storm cuts power.20 Jul 07:25 PM
New ZealandMan shot dead in TaupoThe man died of an apparent gunshot wound at a house on Whangamata Rd in Kinloch.20 Jul 10:50 AM
New ZealandMan found dead in Kinloch with gunshot woundA man has been found dead in Kinloch tonight with what appears to be a gunshot wound.20 Jul 10:11 AM
New ZealandOh no! Stand by for a soakingThe settled weather isn't supposed to last with downpours on the way.18 Jul 05:32 PM
New ZealandAuckland man missing, aged 94The elderly man set out for Taupo this morning but never arrived.18 Jul 11:20 AM
New ZealandDesert Rd to close for damage assessmentThe Desert Rd will close for two short periods Wednesday morning.17 Jul 10:19 PM
New ZealandNot again - Another bout of severe weather to hitThe second week of the school holidays will bring heavy rains and high winds.17 Jul 07:26 PM
New ZealandSick pensioner fails to save dog from destructionSeventy-six-year-old owner pleaded for mercy for his beloved dog Scoobie.17 Jul 06:08 AM
New ZealandWoman survives freezing night lost on Mt RuapehuA lost skier was found at 2.30am in deep snow drifts.16 Jul 11:01 PM
New ZealandBack to 'normal' as wintry blast endsPower and roads are mostly back up and running after last week's storm.16 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBusy weekend for rescue chopperThe Greenlea Rescue Helicopter went to three callouts yesterday.16 Jul 07:42 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist comes off bike in TaupoA woman riding a motorbike has come off it in Taupo.16 Jul 01:32 AM
New ZealandSnow prompts avalanche and crevasse warningSome Central North Island roads are reopening this afternoon.14 Jul 01:51 AM
New ZealandSnowed in: 500 trapped at Chateau Tongariro, alpine resortPallets of food supplies being dispatched to snowbound accommodation.13 Jul 08:57 PM
New ZealandWeather closes back in around middle of North IslandWintry blast defies predictions and turns nasty again with heavy rain and wind.13 Jul 08:33 PM
New ZealandMamaku covered in snow: 'It's all very magical'Mamaku was blanketed in snow today.13 Jul 12:23 AM
EducationTaupo schools bursting at seamsMost Taupo schools are either full or expecting more students soon.11 Jul 08:00 PM
New ZealandWorst storm of year: Snow in south, Desert Rd closedThe North Island's Desert Rd is now closed as a fierce polar blast moves up New Zealand.11 Jul 07:43 PM
EducationNew boarding school aimed at Maori boysThe new boarding school in Taupo will be aimed at Maori boys in Years 11 to 13.11 Jul 03:55 AM
KahuCharter schools for Rotorua and TaupoTwo new charter schools, one in Rotorua and the other in Taupō, are set to open next year.11 Jul 01:31 AM
New ZealandNgati Tuwharetoa settlement nearsTaupo attractions, including Huka Falls, Craters of the Moon to be handed back to iwi.07 Jul 11:47 PM
New ZealandPolice name pedestrian killed in Tokoroa truck crashPolice have named the pedestrian killed on State Highway 1 near Tokoroa on Tuesday.07 Jul 03:09 AM
New ZealandNew classrooms for schoolsA further $3m investment into schools in the region was announced in Taupo today.02 Jul 09:48 PM
CyclingKiwis come a cropper in Tour opening stageKiwis George Bennett and Patrick Bevin crashed in the first stage of the Tour de France.01 Jul 10:53 PM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured after hitting treeOne person has serious injuries after crashing their car into a tree near Turangi.30 Jun 04:14 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain forecast: It's going to get wetSome areas of the country could get up to 160mm of rain.29 Jun 06:54 PM
New Zealand'Ghost quakes' hit central North IslandFor a fleeting few minutes, it appeared the East Coast had been rocked by quakes29 Jun 07:10 AM
New ZealandPower pole snapped after crash near TaupoCentennial Drive is partially blocked.28 Jun 09:43 PM
New ZealandMan pleads to murder of daughterA man accused of murdering his 9-month-old daughter has pleaded not guilty.27 Jun 09:49 PM
New ZealandHelicopter crashes after catching fireAmazing escape after pilot of helicopter found next to burning wreck.21 Jun 04:26 AM
