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
New ZealandMissing boy: Police appeal for information in search for non-verbal 6-year-oldMissing youngster was last seen early Saturday afternoon in Taupō.07 Jan 02:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow speed limit reviews could affect your holiday journeyThe Herald analyses the impact speed limit changes could have on journey times.04 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMafia-like tactics: How a gang's drug empire came crashing downBig business: The inside story on the inner workings of a major organised drug operation02 Jan 05:39 PM
New ZealandRāhui placed over Huka Falls after body recovered'The public is advised to stay out of the water.'30 Dec 04:48 AM
New ZealandTwo swimmers escape death, rescued near Huka Falls on pool toys"We are very fortunate the outcome didn’t end in tragedy on both occasions" - police29 Dec 07:50 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorms to dampen Christmas for parts of NZHeavy rain and hail are expected in the Bay of Plenty, Taupō, Gisborne, and Hawke’s Bay.24 Dec 08:38 PM
New ZealandMan imprisoned after stabbing, killing flatmateWilliam Capper killed his flatmate during an altercation on April 1 last year.14 Dec 11:19 PM
New ZealandFive injured as bus and car crash in TaupōIt happened within 15 minutes of another crash.09 Dec 03:35 AM
New ZealandAftershocks continue as Taupō braces for another quakeThe area is still being rattled after yesterday’s magnitude 5.6 earthquake.01 Dec 07:51 PM
New ZealandSaboteur, brother of a cannibal, anti-vaxxer: Who is Graham Philip?NZ's first convicted saboteur was motivated by debunked theories around the pandemic.01 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandQuake tsunami destroys boats on Lake Taupō: 150 aftershocks rock North Island after 5.6 tremorThe quake and scores of aftershocks made for a sleepless night and left a trail of damage.01 Dec 12:44 AM
New ZealandRevealed: First sabotage convict attempted to bring down national gridNew Zealand's first sabotage convict has been sent to prison.30 Nov 08:58 PM
New Zealand5.6 magnitude quake in central North Island - dozens of aftershocks sinceA 5.6 magnitude earthquake has struck the central North Island overnight.30 Nov 07:51 PM
New ZealandTruck and car collide on rural road between Taupō and RotoruaOne person in critical condition; motorists warned to avoid the area.30 Nov 06:24 PM
New ZealandCritical injuries in crash involving truck in ReporoaDiversions will be in place.30 Nov 05:58 PM
TravelLake Taupō adventures: Best walks on the rugged western edgeDramatic bluffs and family-friendly tracks await summer explorers of all ages23 Nov 08:00 AM
New ZealandOne person dead, four seriously injured in Taupō crashThe two-vehicle crash was reported at 9.10pm on Saturday.19 Nov 07:24 PM
New ZealandScientists recording 20 quakes each week at unsettled TaupōActivity at NZ's best-known supervolcano hasn't quietened enough to lower its alert level.15 Nov 09:02 PM
New ZealandSlippery slope? The future of skiing on RuapehuRuapehu Alpine Lifts is in voluntary adminstration; is it the end of northern snow sports?15 Nov 06:24 PM
EnvironmentWorm farms to keep tonnes of waste from landfillFood scraps, shredded paper, handtowels, cardboard, and wilted flowers will be collected.14 Nov 11:20 PM
New ZealandMan missing six months 'likely' travelled in a car on day of disappearance - brother'We miss him dearly ... we love him so much and we just want to see him come back.'13 Nov 09:40 PM
New ZealandTaupō man jailed for 'extreme brutal violence' against wifeA man who stabbed his partner with scissors then a large knife has been jailed.13 Nov 08:18 PM
New ZealandLake Taupō sees red after truck spillA part of Lake Taupo was bright red after the spill.07 Nov 09:30 AM
New ZealandWho is Graham Philip, the first Kiwi convicted of sabotage?Graham Philip today made legal history. But who is he?04 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandLandmark case: Kiwi admits sabotage but his crimes stay secretBut the exact details of the offending remain suppressed.03 Nov 08:40 PM
New ZealandLogging truck destroys garage near TaupōA logging truck crashed into a property in the early hours of this morning.18 Oct 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Each year the confidence grew': Former business manager quietly stole $900kThe 49-year-old stole just over $900,000 over a nine-year period.17 Oct 07:00 AM
TravelRuapehu Life Pass holders looking for a ski field lifelineRuapehu's 14,000 Life Pass holders are wondering about the future of their mountain.12 Oct 04:30 AM
TravelSnow worries: Short Ruapehu season could soon be 'untenable'Disrupted seasons have left Tūroa and Whakapapa on the brink of bankruptcy.06 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandLive: Icy blast sweeps NZ; snow hits near Wgtn; strong wind slows traffic on Harbour BridgeNew Zealanders are experiencing one of the coldest October days in years.05 Oct 11:49 PM
