New ZealandFriends rally to support fire survivorsFriends of a heavily pregnant woman who survived a house fire have created a Givealittle page.20 Mar 01:44 AM
New ZealandMan admits killing partner but denies murderThe 44-year-old Atiamuri scaffolder is on trial in the High Court at Rotorua.20 Mar 01:39 AM
New ZealandTributes flow for family killed in fireTributes are flowing for a young mum and dad and their baby son who were killed in a house fire.18 Mar 08:48 PM
BusinessAuckland too dear? Head off to the lakeTurangi is an affordable place for Kiwis to buy a holiday home, if you're prepared to travel.18 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandForensics at scene of fatal house fireForensic work continues today at the scene of a house fire in the Taupo District, which has now claimed three lives.17 Mar 06:12 PM
New ZealandThird person dead in house fireA third person has died following a tragic house fire southeast of Taupo in the early hours of this morning.17 Mar 07:36 AM
PropertyWatch NZH Local Focus: Scammer targets Taupo's homelessA scammer used social media to prey on a vulnerable homeless woman and her children by promising them a house if they paid up front. Made with funding from NZ On Air.17 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandWoman and baby dead in house firePolice have revealed a baby and a woman died in a house fire on a large dairy farm early today.16 Mar 10:04 PM
New ZealandBullet or stone? Elderly couple puzzledAn elderly couple were watching TV when one of their windows was broken by a cracking sound.15 Mar 09:12 PM
TourismEco-friendly lodge for Timber TrailThe lodge is expected to have spin-offs for tourism in the Rotorua and Taupo districts.15 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandHead-on crash: Polish tourist chargedA Polish tourist has been charged after a crash that seriously injured two.14 Mar 09:09 PM
New ZealandRoad re-open after serious crash near TurangiTwo people in a critical condition after a crash near Turangi.12 Mar 08:33 PM
New ZealandWhat's driving Taupo's earthquakes?Scientists have put a recent spate of Central North Island quakes down to long-term tectonic "stretching" rather than worrying volcanic activity.08 Mar 10:02 PM
New ZealandTongariro bus crash survivor's promiseTongariro bus crash survivor Tom Hickey asked his rescuers who paid for their help - their answer surprised him.08 Mar 05:02 PM
OpinionWatch NZH Local Focus: King Country residents debate future of power trustKing Country residents are debating the future of the local power trust - which currently pumps more than $1 million a year back into the community Made with funding from NZ On Air.08 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandPolice callout in TaupoPolice have cordoned off a house in Norman Smith Street in Taupo following a reported sudden death at the address.07 Mar 02:12 AM
EnvironmentWatch NZH Local Focus: 'It smelt like sewage' - slimy substance on Waikato River bankBroadlands Forest Resident Graham Sperry spotted what he believes may be sewage on the river bank over the weekend, and is worried it could pose a health risk. Made with funding from NZ On Air06 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandThree killed on NZ roads this morningTwo people have been killed on SH4 near National Park and one in the Hurunui District.05 Mar 07:32 PM
New ZealandSH1 reopens after crash injures eightThe Desert Road has reopened, but due to damage on the road there will be ongoing delays while repairs are made, police said.05 Mar 02:50 AM
New ZealandMoko killers' appeal fails, sentence standsThe Court said the killers of Moko Rangitoheriri should count themselves "fortunate" they were not jailed for life.03 Mar 12:11 AM
New ZealandHappily reeling after unlikely catchA Hastings man lost his iPhone in Taupo - and truly bizarre coincidences brought it back.02 Mar 06:49 PM
New ZealandKiwi couple find holiday home in ashesA Kiwi couple have returned to total destruction after a blaze left their holiday home near Taupo in ashes.01 Mar 10:37 PM
OpinionWhy we must apologise to MaoriYears ago, a Maori boy was caught stealing lollies at the local Four Square. A report labelled him a "thug". He was 10 years old, writes Dame Susan Devoy.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandKayaker thanks 'amazing superhero'Ryan Lucas' friend saved his life after he was knocked unconscious after plunging down a waterfall.26 Feb 06:02 PM
New ZealandPerson freed from rolled car on Desert RdA person was trapped after their car rolled on the Desert Rd this morning. A police spokeswoman said a female was taken to hospital 22 Feb 09:57 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsWho's the 'real' party for Maori?The newly-announced Mana-Maori electoral deal is already causing acrimony, writes Bryce Edwards.22 Feb 02:16 AM
New ZealandSwarm of quakes in Rotorua and TaupoA series of nearly 300 small earthquakes in the Taupo and Rotorua areas since last Monday may be related to 'stretching' in the area's volcanic zone.21 Feb 09:38 PM
New ZealandBody of missing Taupo angler foundThe body of missing woman Barbara Thomson has been found by police.21 Feb 02:10 AM
New ZealandKayaker saved in 25m waterfall plungeA renowned whitewater kayaker nearly drowned after riding a 25m waterfall last night.20 Feb 07:40 PM
New ZealandPilot seriously injured in chopper crashA helicopter has gone down in a hilly area in the Ruapehu District this morning - the pilot has survived, but was seriously injured in the crash.18 Feb 11:30 PM
New ZealandTourist spills resume at Aratiatia RapidsPower company Mercury will not change its operating processes at the Aratiatia Rapids following the Waitangi Day drowning of a young Auckland woman.16 Feb 10:54 PM
New ZealandStrategic review of Tongariro Alpine Crossing underwayA review to improve the experience and manage growing visitor numbers on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is underway. The Department 16 Feb 07:27 PM
