New ZealandTwo arrested in Taupo AOS call-outTwo people have been arrested but one remains at large after an armed stand-off with police in Taupo today.19 Oct 05:03 AM
New ZealandMan rescued from slopes of Mt RuapehuA man was rescued by helicopter after being injured during a descent of Mt Ruapehu.18 Oct 10:11 PM
New ZealandMan rescued after fall from horseA 67-year-old man who fell from his rearing horse has been flown to hospital with a suspected spinal injury.18 Oct 04:27 PM
New Zealand'He's a fly-boy, a hero, a Kiwi legend'John Funnell was the search-and-rescue pilot who has saved the lives of thousands of victims, clocking up a staggering 19,000 hours of flight time.12 Oct 07:58 PM
New ZealandHillary in Ruapehu ski rescueA Wellington skier is critically injured after an accident on Mt Ruapehu which Peter Hillary witnessed from a chairlift before rushing to assist with the rescue.12 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman suffers suspected spinal injuries in crashA 20-year-old woman has suffered suspected spinal injuries after her car went off the road near Taupo according to a Greenlea Rescue 11 Oct 10:19 PM
New ZealandCrash victims were a close knit coupleHARD-WORKING AND GENEROUS: Taupo couple Ian and Mary Smith, who died last Friday, are being remembered for making a significant contribution 11 Oct 02:10 AM
New ZealandTaupo mayor re-electedTaupo mayor David Trewavas has been returned to the top job with over a 5500 vote margin at the progress stage.08 Oct 01:05 AM
New ZealandDaredevil pilot's 50 years of saving livesLegendary Kiwi pilot John Funnell opens up on his 50-year career flying search and rescue helicopters in a new book.01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Steam visible above Mt RuapehuSteam plumes have been seen above Mt Ruapehu this morning, as the crater lake heats up close to its natural peak, GNS Science says.29 Sep 10:06 PM
New ZealandFire guts house in central North IslandA timber house on Raurimu Rd in the Central North Island settlement has burned to the ground.28 Sep 11:56 PM
New ZealandIs this the best Kiwi cop dance video?Watch: The caterpillar, the robot and the running man ... this police officer from Taupo has all the moves.23 Sep 01:35 AM
Business'Tiny house' couple ready for big moveA Taupo couple are considering building and selling "tiny houses" for a living after their 'awesome' tiny house experience.21 Sep 05:26 AM
New ZealandWalker killed by truck near KinleithA 46-year-old Tokoroa woman has died after being hit by a truck and trailer unit while walking along State Highway 1 at Kinleith in 20 Sep 03:07 AM
New ZealandCampaigners deliver 'Moko petition'Campaigners against plea bargaining will march to parliament today to deliver what they call the "Moko petition", which has received thousands of signatures.15 Sep 07:17 AM
New ZealandTrapped students 'having a ball'High school students among the 80 trapped for two days on Mt Ruapehu are having a great time playing in the snow, says Tukino Ski Field manager.09 Sep 06:06 AM
New ZealandKiwis shiver in sub-zero temperaturesBig wind chill brings an icy edge to the start of the day.08 Sep 05:19 PM
New ZealandSentence appeal date set for Moko's killersAn appeal against the sentences given to two people who killed Moko Rangitoheriri will be held in November. David Haerewa and Tania 08 Sep 12:31 AM
New ZealandLandslides in Milford SoundA building has been hit by a landslide on Milford Sound Highway.07 Sep 11:48 PM
New ZealandMt Ruapehu heats up as tremors increaseGeoNet reports rapid rise in temperature in the mountain's crater lake as well as more shakes than usual.07 Sep 06:39 AM
New ZealandHunter rescued after falling down bankA pig hunter who called emergency services after falling down a bank has been rescued.06 Sep 01:20 AM
New ZealandTruck crash blocks roadA truck crash near Taupo is partially blocking the road.06 Sep 12:37 AM
New ZealandBali arrest: Kiwi was 'yelling for hours'Myra Williams reportedly acted 'drunk' at passport control and was allegedly found with meth 'next to her' on airport sofa.02 Sep 06:38 AM
New ZealandIcehouse concert a sell outAll 15,000 tickets for next year's Taupo Summer Concert have sold out in record time. It's part of the nationwide Summer Concert 02 Sep 02:03 AM
New ZealandTransformer 'explosion' in TaupoEmergency services were called to a street in the centre of Taupo after reports of an explosion.30 Aug 03:46 AM
BusinessMore Ruapehu ski marketing possible - Tourism NZState marketing agency Tourism New Zealand could do more to promote Mt Ruapehu's ski areas in international markets, says chief executive 29 Aug 05:29 AM
New ZealandTruck driver first to spot fireA truck has caught fire on State Highway 1, 10km north of Turangi.28 Aug 02:57 AM
New ZealandFather and son rescued off Mt TongariroAn Australian father and son have been rescued off Mt Tongariro after taking a wrong turn. A statement from police said the 49-year-old 23 Aug 11:49 PM
TravelTaupo: A real Kiwi holidaySometimes you just throw a bag in the boot, reverse down the driveway. Nothin' more than a couple of hundred clicks of open road ahead. Ewan McDonald did.22 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandMagnitude 3.7 quake strikes TaupoA 3.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Taupo 8.27am.22 Aug 08:37 PM
New ZealandFormer teacher deregistered over assaultA former teacher found guilty of physically assaulting a student has been banned from the profession over concerns he could strike again.22 Aug 12:37 AM
New ZealandMan who crashed into power poles sentencedA young man who deliberately crashed into a series of Taupo power poles, cutting the supply to 630 homes, was upset that his partner was moving overseas, a court has heard.18 Aug 02:52 AM
New ZealandIcy plunge: 'She was too scared to move'A French woman is lucky to be alive after she narrowly avoided sliding down a cliff in icy conditions on the Central Plateau.17 Aug 08:03 PM
