CrimeFour firearm-wielding offenders caught after Taupō robberyThe men, aged 25, 27, 31 and 38, will appear in court in the coming months.28 Aug 03:55 AM
New ZealandEarly intervention could prevent up to 80 per cent of eye health problemsA Taupō woman is urging people to get their eyes checked.28 Aug 03:01 AM
EntertainmentSublime With Rome announce 7 huge New Zealand showsIf you weren't already counting down to summer, you will be now.27 Aug 08:00 PM
New ZealandSublime with Rome announce New Zealand summer tourThey'll be making seven stops across New Zealand.27 Aug 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Better than cocaine', say all-seasons lake dippersSwimmers love nothing better than a refreshing plunge in the coolest months.25 Aug 05:02 AM
New Zealand'I wanted to kill you': Victim lashes out at her rapist"You became a thief of the worst imaginable kind."24 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Inspirational teacher and para-athlete takes on the Taupō Cycle Challenge'Don’t let them tell you you can’t. Show them you can.'23 Aug 09:15 PM
RacingHorse racing: Prowess out of trial, Legarto could target A$10m raceTwo of New Zealand’s superstar racemares face radical changes to their spring plans.22 Aug 08:50 PM
New ZealandSupercars set to supercharge Central North Island tourismSupercars are coming to Taupō providing a big boost to the central North Island economy.21 Aug 12:37 AM
SportNew Zealand's new Supercars leg revealedSupercars has a new home in New Zealand with Taupō to host a round next year.20 Aug 08:18 PM
New ZealandThree injured after car and logging truck crash, SH1 reopensPolice were called to the Waitahanui accident about 12.30pm.18 Aug 01:30 AM
New ZealandArrest in relation to sudden death of Taupō manPolice are investigating the sudden death of a Taupō man on August 13.18 Aug 01:25 AM
New ZealandLocal youths arrested and charged after Taupō, Bay of Plenty burglariesOne 18-year-old man is due to appear in Whakatāne District Court on Thursday.16 Aug 03:33 AM
TravelEnd of an era: Royal favourite Huka Lodge to close for 8-month refurbThe favourite lodge of rock stars and royalty is to take its last guests in April.15 Aug 09:29 PM
New ZealandUndue risk: Man who attempted to bring down NZ's power grid to remain behind barsGraham Philip refused to engage with a psychologist for a report.15 Aug 04:48 AM
New ZealandCaught with phone in prison: Parole refused again for killer of Scottish touristScottish tourist Karen Aim's killer reveals he thought violence towards women 'normal'.14 Aug 11:03 PM
New ZealandLotto winners in Hamilton, Paeroa, TaupōThere’s a new millionaire in the Waikato region.13 Aug 08:09 PM
New ZealandGang funeral and procession set to cause traffic disruptionAdditional police staff would be deployed across parts of the Bay of Plenty.10 Aug 10:06 PM
New ZealandSnow closes roads, falling in Wellington hills, as temperatures plummetThe cold blast will continue to creep up the country today.09 Aug 08:07 PM
New ZealandTruckies radio ahead to avoid disaster on treacherous section of SH1Drivers and locals are calling for action on SH1 at Bulli Point, but are they being heard?09 Aug 07:10 PM
CrimePrison ordered for meth syndicate henchman who tied drug rival to chair and stabbed him to deathThe trial gave a rare first-hand insight into Auckland's lucrative underground meth labs.08 Aug 11:31 PM
New ZealandYoung musos handed big shot at Taupō Summer ConcertA teenage Taupō band will get their big break at the Summer Concert.02 Aug 07:30 PM
New ZealandCountdown Taupō: A first look at the new supermarketSome major changes are planned for the rebuild of Countdown's Taupō Central store.01 Aug 10:00 PM
TravelKinloch golf course: I don’t think there’s a tougher course in New ZealandCameron McMillan discovers just how good we have it when it comes to world class golf.01 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandMissing Taupō woman Jan Burton found ‘safely’Jan Burton had been missing since Wednesday.30 Jul 05:40 AM
New ZealandMissing woman's generous act remembered as search of tracks continuesThe former midwife has been missing since Wednesday.28 Jul 02:06 AM
New ZealandNiwa outlook: El Nino brings welcome change to wet winterAfter a wet start to 2023, NZ's north can expect a welcome shift to drier conditions.28 Jul 12:31 AM
New ZealandPhotos: Tauranga home takes out supreme award at region's House of the YearThe building company took out several awards.24 Jul 11:44 PM
New ZealandDNA testing reveals human remains found by hunters are missing Murupara manLofty Maki was last seen at a Rotorua supermarket on December 6.17 Jul 06:44 AM
New ZealandFire guts family's new home near TaupōIf not for smoke alarms, 'we could easily be talking about multiple losses of life'14 Jul 06:38 AM
New ZealandRuapehu skifields enjoy steady start to the seasonSkiing set to return to the Central North Island after years of disruptions.11 Jul 03:10 AM
New ZealandUrgent review of 42 properties worked on by man accused of forging engineers’ signaturesMore than 1000 properties may be impacted nationwide.10 Jul 05:46 AM
New Zealand30 Auckland buildings at risk as police probe engineer forgery claimsCouncils are racing to check if any buildings are structurally at risk.07 Jul 05:00 PM
