New ZealandState Highway 1 blocked near Taupō by falling treeThe tree fell across both lanes, causing delays for motorists.10 Apr 07:43 PM
New Zealand'Chaotic': Fresh weather warnings as 40mm of rain an hour set to lash parts of NZNorthland, Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty all in firing line for thunder tonight.09 Apr 08:56 AM
New ZealandTūwharetoa housing strategy foundations taking shape; first affordable rentals upFive of the 14 brand-new homes destined for Te Iwiheke Place in Tūrangi are in operation.07 Apr 02:16 AM
New ZealandMan who brutally murdered tourist as a teen says killing ‘an accident’Scottish tourist Karen Aim's killer reveals he thought violence towards women 'normal'.03 Apr 10:50 PM
New ZealandPolice disappointed at number of tickets issued on re-opened Napier-Taupō RdThe highway has re-opened to the public with temporary speed reductions.23 Mar 01:03 AM
New ZealandIt’s all about safety as Napier-Taupō road re-opensState Highway 5 traffic moved for the first time in five weeks.22 Mar 10:22 PM
New ZealandMeth-addicted serial shoplifter punched supermarket worker in faceA prolific shoplifter with a methamphetamine habit has been sent to jail.22 Mar 05:06 PM
New ZealandNapier to Taupō road reopens to all traffic during daylight hoursThe highway has been closed since Cyclone Gabrielle caused a large slip.19 Mar 08:36 PM
CrimeNumber of banned guns seized after mosque shooting revealedLocal deerstalkers take aim at the Govt for how hunters were treated after March 15.19 Mar 04:34 PM
KahuCarvers unveil magnificent new Taupō artwork: ‘The endless hours must be respected’Carvings by local artists Delani Brown and Kingi Pitiroi have been unveiled in Taupō.11 Mar 09:48 PM
New ZealandCyclone recovery: PM says it might be best to 'give up' on some roadsSome roads, like State Highway 25A, just shouldn't be there, says Chris Hipkins.09 Mar 03:30 AM
New ZealandWanganui Street Drags deliver drama, action and ‘a bit of fire’A big crowd turned out for an exciting day's racing on Taupō Quay.07 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandUnrest at Taupō: Supervolcano rumbles on after recent 4.4 quakeScientists keeping the official alert level of NZ's famous supervolcano slightly raised.07 Mar 01:15 AM
New ZealandVolcanic unrest: More than 20 aftershocks following Taupō quakeGeoNet also noticed a small signal on newly installed tsunami sensors.06 Mar 10:35 PM
New ZealandSudden downpour overwhelms Taupō drainage systemsTaupō residents are mopping up after a short, sharp deluge on Sunday.06 Mar 12:45 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch: Hawke's Bay, Gisborne, Bay of Plenty, Taupō could get lashed today“These thunderstorms will bring localised heavy rain and small hail."03 Mar 07:50 PM
New ZealandDrivers 'falling asleep at the wheel' more than 100 times each dayA Taupō company is working to make New Zealand's roads safer.27 Feb 11:31 PM
New ZealandLocals guard diggers, trucks fixing Napier highway amid looting fearsSeveral slips have caused large sections of State Highway 5 to fall away.21 Feb 05:22 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Aerial angels descend on rural areasOne Taupō company is taking to the skies to provide much-needed aid to Hawke's Bay.21 Feb 12:26 AM
ReviewsJen ShieffFilm review: We Are Still Here - a story of power, strength and survivalA standout post-colonial anthology about power, strength and survival.19 Feb 10:29 PM
New ZealandConcerning levels of nitrate in 60% of NZ freshwater sourcesGNS study reveals widespread cases of nitrate levels above key threshold for health risk.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Scariest moment of my life': Rescuers brave falling trees to carry injured woman to safety"At one point she looked at me and said ‘I can’t feel my legs’."17 Feb 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentCyclone Gabrielle rips up, topples 80 trees at Wairakei golf course and kiwi sanctuaryStaff "devastated and the damage is extensive".16 Feb 04:22 AM
New Zealand'Unstable conditions' bring more heavy rain, severe thunderstorm threat to AucklandRain in Auckland would be fast-moving and wouldn’t remain over any given area for long.16 Feb 12:23 AM
New ZealandChild among four dead in cyclone destruction; 1442 people 'uncontactable' - 'grave fears' for some; 160,000 without powerQuarter of a million people were left without power yesterday, entire communities cut off.15 Feb 08:51 AM
New ZealandLive: Dramatic aerial photos - horse scrambles to roof; deadly cyclone floods devastate homesQuarter of a million people were left without power yesterday, entire communities cut off.14 Feb 07:25 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Wind, rain warnings for Taranaki'These winds are expected to produce widespread damage ... and could lift roofs."12 Feb 10:21 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismCampground snapped up in property expansion drive"This boom was happening before the pandemic."04 Feb 04:00 PM
TravelChateau Tongariro: DoC handed hotel keys, search for new owners beginsGuests from around the world sent tributes for the historic hotel, closed this week.03 Feb 03:39 AM
TravelChateau Tongariro to close permanently, 'unexpectedly' this weekA seismic survey was the final nail in the coffin say the historic hotel owners.31 Jan 04:30 AM
New ZealandRumbles at unsettled Taupō supervolcano may drag on into 2023 - scientistNZ's best-known super-volcano's eight-month stretch of unrest may rumble on into 2023.31 Jan 02:05 AM
New ZealandWind beneath my wingsBill Charnock tries his hand at gliding for the first time.30 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTable tennis and quiz champ: Convicted saboteur 'having a great time in prison''I’m having a great time. I’m the table tennis champion.'10 Jan 01:07 AM
