New ZealandGreenlea rescue heli wraps up 'busy' JulyThe crew carried out 38 missions across the Lakes and Central Plateau region.12 Aug 08:07 PM
New Zealand'Unrepentant' farmer of 40 years jailed for animal crueltyHe disputed he did anything wrong and underestimated the pain caused, a judge said.12 Aug 05:02 PM
New Zealand16 months of diversions: Major State Highway 1 roadworks begin next monthMaintenance work will be done on a large proportion of SH1 in Waikato by the end of 2025.11 Aug 09:04 PM
New ZealandAsbestos found in landfill used to recycle concreteConcrete recycling at the site has been put on hold. The landfill remains open.09 Aug 06:07 AM
New ZealandLong days and freezing nights in search of the perfect photoThe magic happens in the 'blue hour' just before dawn.08 Aug 01:19 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesOpinion: Power price pain remedy might already be at our feetOpinion: Could superhot geothermal energy address the extreme power price increases?07 Aug 10:17 PM
New ZealandGoing for gold with a snorkel and flippersAll four New Zealand teams made it to the podium.07 Aug 01:30 AM
New ZealandOne person critically injured in SH1 crash near TaupōThe road was closed for over an hour as emergency services attended the scene.05 Aug 11:41 PM
New ZealandWaikato work week off to frosty start with sub-zero temperaturesThe coldest temperature recorded in the region this morning was -2C at Taupō Airport.05 Aug 10:33 PM
New ZealandMan suffers gunshot wounds while hunting in Tongariro ForestDue to the remote location, the man was winched out by helicopter.05 Aug 02:57 AM
New ZealandBattling with my brain: Mountain biker Sammie Maxwell’s fight to get to the Olympic GamesThe young mountain bike star has struggled with an eating disorder since she was a teen.05 Aug 12:20 AM
New Zealand'All of Tūrangi heard us': Meet Olympic medallist Hayden Wilde's biggest fansBruce and Nita Wilde cheered their grandson on from their home in Tūrangi.02 Aug 10:05 PM
New ZealandWaikato councils' Long-Term Plans come at a costMost councils have now adopted their 2024-34 LTPs.02 Aug 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier-Taupō road development a 'monument to Stan Tuck'OPINION: Development of timber trade had an impact on a key road and port.02 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandBurglars throw stolen goods from car during police pursuitImpact on commercial burglary victims is not just financial says senior police officer.01 Aug 10:12 PM
New ZealandInnovative after school programme helps youth tackle the big issuesAnywhere between 60 and 90 kids come through the programme every week.31 Jul 09:08 PM
Olympics'He sacrificed his race’: Teammate’s selfless act sets up Wilde silver'He did a fantastic job, I told him how it is.'31 Jul 06:56 PM
New ZealandThe trail of clues that led police to $400k meth stash in wardrobeDamien Porter was on parole for earlier drug-dealing when 1kg of meth was found in motel.31 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandLine in the sand drawn over last Lake Taupō foreshore campgroundForeshore camping is under review at last remaining Lake Taupō water's edge site.31 Jul 06:05 AM
New ZealandPipe dream: Man has to pay more than $11k for working as unregistered plumberBoard says fine sends a warning to anyone working unlawfully in the industry.30 Jul 09:28 PM
New Zealand70-year-old inducted into Equestrian Hall of FameThe honour celebrated a lifetime of dedication for Dannevirke's Maurice Beatson.28 Jul 10:00 PM
TravelHow I ended up in a private Scottish castle after booking a single roomMany people escape winter, but embracing it can be even better.28 Jul 07:32 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTaupō tsunami: What scientists have discovered about rare 2022 eventThe 2022 midnight tsunami was one of NZ's strangest natural events. How did it happen?28 Jul 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Out of hand' flower growing hobby blossoms into fully fledged businessThe farm is on the side of Kakepuku Mountain near Te Awamutu.28 Jul 02:02 AM
New ZealandWatch: Black Power member performs haka as he is found not guilty at third murder trial in 11 yearsThe jury believed his defence that another man killed Wiremu Birch in Taupo.25 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandRescues, accidents, emergencies: Greenlea Rescue Helicopter records 37 missions in JuneAccidents and serious medical events keep rescue chopper busy in June.25 Jul 03:13 AM
New ZealandSenior Rotorua doctors told they will have to work in TaupōThe doctors are upset the decision was made without any consultation with them.23 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandArtist uses fire to tell story of volcanic plateau'Magical wonderlands' have risen from the ashes of volcanic activity.22 Jul 02:30 AM
New ZealandTaupō CBD open for business again after contractor hits gas pipeCordons were in place in an 800-metre radius from the affected area.21 Jul 10:57 PM
New ZealandCheck your tickets! Two Rotorua players win $22,000, Taupō player wins $49,000Plus, where the winning tickets were sold.21 Jul 03:25 AM
New Zealand'Never going to accept it': Paralysed mum-to-be's mission to walk again'I just knew it was serious. I didn’t move - I’d never felt like that before.'18 Jul 05:02 PM
New Zealand‘I’m a gangster. I can get any woman I want’: Witness claims in murder trialWiremu Birch was stabbed to death 11 years ago during a street fight in Taupō.18 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandRubbish dumping and rubbish plant choices get the thumbs down this weekFind out what's inspired and irritated the people of Taupō and Tūrangi this week.17 Jul 08:36 PM
New ZealandThe world will be watching for Taupō's IronmanPreparations are under way for the World Championships in December.16 Jul 11:47 PM
