New ZealandMt Ruapehu unrest drops but eruption still possibleThe volcanic alert level will stay at level 2 despite the Crater Lake cooling.07 Jun 09:22 AM
New ZealandAdelphi Motel homicide: Two arrested for murderTwo men have have been arrested and charged with murder.07 Jun 03:14 AM
New Zealand'Loved and valued' police constable dies in Waikato crashThe 30-year-old was stationed in Tokoroa and had worked in the Taupō area since 2018.04 Jun 01:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe big issue worrying a retiring police district commanderAfter more than 40 years on the force, Andy McGregor says it's time to wind down.03 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandGas main rupture: Evacuated Tokoroa residents allowed to return to their homesPeople are being advised to avoid the area.25 May 02:28 AM
New ZealandVolcanic unrest: More than 80 earthquakes recorded under Lake Taupō in three weeksAccording to GeoNet, earthquake swarms are common in the Taupō Volcanic Zone.20 May 09:00 PM
BusinessTaupō Legal Corner: Can I date my workmate?Frontline Law solicitor Julie Schmidt gives some advice.19 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandTaupō's $10m airport terminal right on trackNew terminal is one of the few major construction projects in NZ on time and on budget.18 May 06:32 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBit, spat at, hit with axes: Top cop says assaults on police becoming more violentRevealed: The number of assaults on police officers over the past five years.16 May 06:00 PM
Business'Abhorrent', 'hideous': What's going on at Lake Taupō's Hole in One Challenge?Expansion plans for the Taupō tourist attraction have been abandoned after public outcry.13 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandUnfinished business: Kiwi BMX star sets new personal recordThe attempt has been a year in planning and design12 May 10:47 PM
New ZealandCrater lake temp rising: Strong tremor and steam plumes at Mt RuapehuCrater lake temperature rises to 41C.10 May 10:33 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSome could 'lose their lives': 72 people waiting for mental health support at DHBTwo patients have died in the past six years before treatment.10 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandLocals and visitors reminded Mt Ruapehu 'is the boss''He'll do what he wants to do' is a common sentiment shared among Ruapehu locals.05 May 08:00 PM
KahuGreen light: Council and Tūwharetoa agree terms on new buildingThe building will be constructed at the former Taupō RSA site at 67 Horomatangi St.04 May 12:31 AM
New ZealandPlume visible over Mt RuapehuSteam plume ascended to about 1-1.5 km above the summit area, GeoNet says.03 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandMt Ruapehu has strongest tremor in 20 yearsA period of heightened unrest continues for Mt Ruapehu.02 May 09:16 AM
New ZealandStudent took 1914 days to re-engage, get back to classroomOne student not attending took 1914 days to re-engage and get back into the classroom.28 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand4yo found unrestrained in car driven by teen accused of hit and runThe driver also allegedly fled police during the incident.24 Apr 03:10 AM
New ZealandHow hidden seismic cues could tip off the next big blowCould hidden seismic signals be the key to predicting New Zealand's next big eruption?20 Apr 09:00 AM
Environment'Pressure could be building': Mt Ruapehu in longest period of unrest in 20 yearsElevated volcanic unrest has been sustained at Mt Ruapehu for four weeks.19 Apr 09:00 AM
New ZealandManhunt underway in Taupō after police officers shot atA routine stop ended with shots fired at officers and the gunman running away.14 Apr 10:46 PM
New ZealandFili hurtling towards NZ - communities brace for wild weatherFili is now bringing rain to Northland before damaging falls hit further down East Coast.12 Apr 05:05 AM
New ZealandRed alert issued as ex-cyclone Fili tracks towards East CoastTropical Cyclone Fili is tracking further east of New Zealand, the latest models show.11 Apr 11:36 PM
New ZealandWarning of coastal floods, severe 100km/h gales as ex-tropical cyclone Fili to hit NZWeatherWatch also warns of potential slips and road disruption this week.10 Apr 09:43 PM
New ZealandThank you to 'the DG': Bloomfield's resignation; 12,575 cases, 15 deathsPress conference covers boosters for 16, 17 yr olds, Bloomfield's retirement announcement.06 Apr 03:20 AM
New Zealand'Likelihood of eruption has certainly increased': Mt Ruapehu tremors highest in nine yearsMt Ruapehu has woken up, with tremors and rising crater lake temperatures06 Apr 01:09 AM
New ZealandTemperatures at Mt Ruapehu crater lake continue to riseOver the past eight days, the temperature has risen further from 32C to 36C.05 Apr 04:50 AM
New ZealandWatch: Driver hobbles away from shocking crash after fleeing policeDriver didn't stop for police, then came a cropper on moderate corner.04 Apr 09:08 PM
SportSpecial Olympics swimmers break record for Lake Taupō crossingTwo Special Olympics swimmers have completed a 33km swim across Lake Taupo.02 Apr 11:10 PM
KahuIwi seeks input into NZ history curriculumNgāti Tūwharetoa rangatira says hapū want their own authentic stories taught.28 Mar 09:02 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMafia-like tactics: How a gang's drug empire came crashing downBig business: The inside story on the inner workings of a major organised drug operation25 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It's just crazy': Petrol prices drive surge in EV ownershipA Taupō EV dealer has seen sales more than double this month.23 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice seek sightings of missing Taupō manThe man was last seen on February 3.23 Mar 02:17 AM
