New ZealandTokoroa Powerball player wins $39k in Lotto drawThe winning ticket was sold at Four Square Balmoral, Tokoroa.08 Feb 08:40 PM
MotorsportSuperbikes series to culminate in Waikato with new transtasman challengeThe NZ Superbike championship revs up in Invercargill tomorrow.07 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Boom and lightning’: Flooding, power outages in central NI as thunderstorms strikeThousands of people are reported to have lost power this evening.07 Feb 06:26 AM
New ZealandSpeed limit hike on SH5 ‘reckless’, raises crash concernsAn independent study found the 80km/h limit prevented 34 crashes in a year.06 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch for central North Island todayHeavy showers are expected in Bay of Plenty, Waikato, and Taupō this afternoon.06 Feb 06:48 PM
New Zealand‘A great mix of cultures’: Rotorua’s vibrant Waitangi Day festivitiesThe Waitangi Day event in Rotorua attracted up to 10,000 visitors.06 Feb 02:48 AM
New ZealandYellowfin and a 92.2kg marlin dominate first day of MegafishAt least a dozen yellowfin weighed on the first day as 128 boats compete.05 Feb 06:11 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorNCEA standards: Are schools teaching to the test?OPINION: NCEA's common assessments should reflect true literacy and maths skills.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBitumen spill wreaks havoc on vehicles along SH47 detourA courier driver noticed tarseal wrapped around his truck's wheels.05 Feb 12:32 AM
New ZealandPolice name victims of fatal crash at Acacia BayBoth victims were 19 years old and from Taupō.04 Feb 07:45 PM
New ZealandWaikato town named among 'Most Welcoming Cities on Earth'The destination received the accolade as part of Booking.com's Traveller Review Awards.04 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandMotocross rider, 10, would have died instantly, inquest hearsA pathologist says there was nothing any of the first responders could have done.04 Feb 04:04 PM
New Zealand‘Just keep swimming’: ‘Tarzan’ attempts 235km surfboard paddle of riverBrenden Hawkins aims to paddle the Whanganui River on a surfboard.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandRemains of 79yo Auckland tramper missing since March found in Waikato forestThe woman went missing while laying bait in the forest with her group.04 Feb 07:29 AM
New Zealand'Long gone': Fugitive escaped locked area outside courthouse, swimming in lakeThe man swam through part of Lake Taupō in his attempt to evade police.04 Feb 02:54 AM
New Zealand‘Your kids might be hungry’: School lunch woes continue; meals not arrivingChildren who brought cut lunches shared them with others to stave off hunger pangs.03 Feb 10:57 PM
New Zealand'Holding on to a rocket': Dad describes motocross crash that claimed 10yo son's lifeThe 'confident' and 'competent' young rider was killed in an accident in 2023.03 Feb 06:16 AM
New ZealandWaikato pretty 'choice' place, new competition showsPeople vote for choicest suburb, playground, bush, dairy, toilet, landmark and legend.31 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleFlying high: Taupō stars in new book showcasing unique McDonald’s restaurantsNew York Times: New book showcases unusual McDonald's locations - including one in NZ.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice continue search for missing owner of burned-out vehicleTravis, 24, was last seen on January 17. Police found his vehicle burnt out in Ngāroma.31 Jan 12:51 AM
New Zealand‘That was a big one’: More than 50 quakes recorded in TaupōAccording to GeoNet the earthquakes recorded peaked at 3.4 in magnitude.31 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandMaritime NZ to investigate fatal jetski incidentIt comes as Coastguard NZ and the harbourmaster issued safety reminders to water users.28 Jan 11:51 PM
New ZealandSpeed limits back up to 100km/h by JulyThe speed limits were lowered almost two years ago.28 Jan 10:51 PM
New ZealandFour people flown to hospital by helicopter after Napier-Taupō Rd crashThree rescue helicopters, one each from Taupō, Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne, responded.27 Jan 07:30 PM
New ZealandWatch: Logs fly after trailer dramatically detaches on highwayThe video shows cars swerving to avoid flying timber and debris.22 Jan 09:53 PM
New Zealand'Selfless and heroic act': Jetskier died saving his brother's lifePolice divers recovered the body of Vincent 'Vinnie' Cornell from Lake Taupō on Monday.21 Jan 01:15 AM
New Zealand'Help': Body located after Taupō jetski accident, witness heard panicked criesA rāhui will remain in place in the Acacia Bay area of the lake for the next few days.20 Jan 05:46 AM
New ZealandPolice divers set to search for person missing after Lake Taupō jetski incident, rāhui in place The incident happened off Acacia Bay yesterday lunchtime.19 Jan 06:58 PM
New ZealandSearch under way for missing jetskier on Lake Taupō, witness heard screamsA man was seen searching with a drone for the missing jetskier.19 Jan 06:15 AM
New Zealand'Eagle-eyed' CCTV watchers in two cities help cops catch wanted youthsPolice and councils co-ordinate to track vehicles fleeing crime scenes.17 Jan 03:51 AM
New ZealandWatch: ’Ultimate playground' - Warnings as extreme kayakers take on Huka Falls'You get a good second of flying through the air before you hit the bottom.'16 Jan 05:25 AM
New ZealandKayakers paddle Huka FallsProfessional kayakers are paddling over Huka Falls near Taupō despite warnings. Video / Supplied, Fourb.nzWatch15 Jan 09:38 PM
New ZealandTaupō scrub fire contained, crews reinforcing 'control line'Three helicopters and multiple fire crews battled the blaze.15 Jan 08:35 PM
New ZealandSnow survival: Former Hamilton soldier in Mt Ruapehu tragedy heading to Invictus Games"It was meant to be adventure training and it turned into snow survival."15 Jan 07:37 PM
