New ZealandSH5 reopens after crash closes road for nearly 10 hoursTruck and trailer crashed pre-dawn; salvage continued mid-afternoon.21 Mar 06:46 PM
New ZealandTaupō flat killing: Man struck flatmate with hammer, stabbed him four timesAn altercation between two Taupō flatmates resulted in a man's death.21 Mar 02:15 AM
New ZealandMt Ruapehu raised to volcanic alert level 2The last time Mt Ruapehu was moved to volcanic level 2 was in December 2020.21 Mar 01:30 AM
New ZealandSix injured in serious road crashes across North IslandSeveral other people were hospitalised after road incidents around the North Island.19 Mar 06:33 PM
CrimeTaupō killing: Man admits manslaughter chargeWilliam Capper was originally to stand trial on Monday for George Cross' murder.17 Mar 07:57 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationMental health education a 'top priority': Are Kiwi kids prepared for the future?Mental health is a hot topic all over the world, including in schools.16 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandFatal crash: The rising sports star who pulled into the path of a wine tanker - and the nine victims who forgive himNine RSE workers forgive driver of van and refuse reparation money following fatal crash.15 Mar 07:14 PM
New ZealandTeen swims 80km across Lake Taupō and backCaitlin O'Reilly is just the third person to complete the 80km swim.14 Mar 08:14 PM
New ZealandBat check on doomed trees pays offThe pekapeka tou-roa (long-tailed bats) are classified as threatened-nationally critical14 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandTaupō homicide: Police seek sightings of silver sedanPolice are seeking information about a car in relation to the homicide.11 Mar 02:09 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Taupō needs tourists"Tough times don't last, but tough people do" but times may be getting too tough in Taupō.09 Mar 10:49 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTaupō homicide: Motel owner hopes death doesn't affect future housingAdelphi Motel owner says his business shouldn't be punished for someone else's mistake.08 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandState Highway 5, Napier-Taupo Rd reopened at Te Pohue after crashState Highway 5 at Te Pohue reopened07 Mar 06:31 PM
New Zealand'It's so sad... it was bad': Father dies in motel from injuries, murder inquiry launchedA police investigation is under way.06 Mar 04:44 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWorld's second oldest geothermal powerstation facing closureWorld's 2nd geothermal power plant at Taupō is 64 years old and set to close before 2031.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It's just completely derailed me': Rape complainant's angst over court delaysCase is one of more than 80,000 to be adjourned or rescheduled in six months.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead, one critically injured in single car crash near TaupōA serious crash has occurred in the Taupo District.23 Feb 12:27 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: More Māori at 'top' Taupō tableTaupo District Council now has an additional two Māori seats for local elections this year22 Feb 09:26 PM
New Zealand'Game-changing' lithium plant gets $2m Govt boostMinister for Economic and Regional Development Stuart Nash made the announcement today21 Feb 09:57 PM
GolfPar-tee time: Eden Park to be turned into Lake Taupō Hole in One ChallengeThe stadium will become a golfing green for the chance to win airline flights.21 Feb 05:02 PM
Super RugbyInaugural season of Super Rugby Aupiki moved due to Covid-19The first women's Super Rugby competition will be played in a condensed format.21 Feb 02:22 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Boredom's not a thing': What it's like to join the policeReporoa-born and bred, he is now responding to 111 calls in Tauranga.20 Feb 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'These were normal guys': Judge sentences men in major cannabis-growing syndicateMore people tied up in a major cannabis growing syndicate have been sentenced.18 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandGang terrorise KFC staff over needle in burgerBlack Power member gets prison sentence for abusing workers at fast-food restaurant.17 Feb 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDavid Beck: Freedom or freedumb? Protesters prove nothingOPINION: Dear protesters, you can go home now, thanks.16 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandBoat sinks in Taupō Marina with 200l of diesel onboardRainfall caused a vessel to sink in the Taupō Marina.15 Feb 01:12 AM
New ZealandCyclone Dovi intensifies, NZ to be blasted by heavy rain, windsPeople are being warned to prepare for flooding, slips and dangerous waves.10 Feb 08:01 PM
New ZealandCyclone Dovi: Severe weather warning as cyclone heads towards NZA severe weather update is in place for areas of New Zealand as the cyclone approaches.10 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMedicinal cannabis drastically improving eight-year-old's lifeTaupō family fundraising for life-changing cannabis medicine that costs $700 a month.09 Feb 04:00 PM
EnvironmentWhio dip toes in at new homeThese whio will be an important addition to the wild population.08 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandCannabis drug bust: Linesman sentenced to prison after rerouting electricity metersDuane Simon rerouted wiring to steal thousands of dollars worth of electricity.04 Feb 06:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom dreams to jail: Why cannabis growers got involved in 'massive' $4.2m syndicateWhy they did it. The masterminds behind a massive drug-growing syndicate are sentenced.04 Feb 06:00 PM
EducationSadness but optimism as old classrooms demolishedHopes the planning and design work for the new school will be complete by end of 2022.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'You don't expect a car coming through the door': Woman hit by car in shop grateful to helpersSue Watkins was browsing shoes when a vehicle crashed through the front of the store.28 Jan 12:29 AM
