Kahu'More carrot': 'Unconventional' approach needed to lift Māori vax rates'I don't think we've got an ice cube's chance in hell of even getting to 90.'12 Nov 05:33 AM
New Zealand'Worst-case scenario': Covid found in wastewater in TaupōThe sample was collected on November 8.12 Nov 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMidwife of 30 years leaving due to vaccine mandateThough Lakes DHB staff are highly vaccinated, about 4 per cent are not.11 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan facing raft of charges after gunpoint car theft and AOS callout near TaupōDramatic arrest in the bush near Taupō after alleged gunpoint car theft.29 Oct 02:50 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: You're being laser-scanned from aboveUnison Networks is laser-scanning its network in Rotorua, Taupō and Hawke's Bay.07 Oct 11:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEmployee 'shocked and blindsided' by dismissal awarded $27kThe woman was dismissed just weeks after complaining of discrimination and bullying.29 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand$4.2m drug bust: Bogus companies, leased premises, stolen power and 19 offendersDetails of the sophisticated Rotorua-based operation can now be revealed.24 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCancer heartbreak: 'Colours faded, the sun wasn't bright, the moon wasn't magical'When Katrina McLean's husband Tom died of cancer aged 32, her world turned a dull sepia22 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandThe $10,000 you never knew you hadA call to bust the Hawke's Bay Power Consumers' Trust. Made with funding from NZ On Air.19 Sep 12:34 AM
New ZealandTwo Aucklanders arrested after fleeing to Taupō; lockdown warning as sun shinesThe pair allegedly used false documents to get through the border.18 Sep 03:39 AM
New ZealandThree Aucklanders arrested after a trip to the snowThree Auckland men have been charged and are due to appear in court.16 Sep 08:14 PM
New ZealandTeen killed on road at Manunui named by policeTama Scott was hit by a car and died at the scene.07 Sep 08:52 PM
BusinessWaikato Inc shows most resilience in regional lockdown surveyWaikato most optimistic in survey of Auckland, Tauranga, Taupō commerce.26 Aug 11:10 PM
New ZealandFires destroy three North Island homesNo one was injured in the three house fires overnight.16 Aug 05:55 PM
New ZealandTimaru crash that killed teens one of 13 with five or more victimsThe Weekend Herald looks back at the crashes in New Zealand with the highest fatalities.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil realigns flooded Clive River ahead of high tideRegional council contractors began work opening the rivermouth before high tide.09 Aug 07:55 PM
CrimeAnother Rotorua store targeted as Bay of Plenty records increase in car thefts, ram-raidsRotorua's FreshChoice is the latest victim in a string of property damage incidents.08 Aug 06:49 PM
New ZealandWoman murdered by partner was 'beautiful and full of life'Darkie Cable has pleaded guilty to murdering Samantha Reid near Taupō in January 2020.01 Aug 09:48 PM
KahuRotorua and Taupō to receive kaupapa Māori mental health serviceAssociate Minister of Health Peeni Henare met with providers of Poutama Ora today.29 Jul 08:13 PM
New ZealandPolice call in reinforcements to emergency incident in TaupōPolice responded to an emergency incident in Taupō.25 Jul 06:40 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHeart patients caught in backlogs rushed to hospital for emergency care"Suboptimal care does not necessarily lead to harm," Waikato DHB says.19 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandRSV: Hospitals plan to open more childrens bed with oxygenFive to seven children are admitted a day at Lakes DHB hospitals.16 Jul 08:00 PM
New ZealandDrink-driving charges laid after fatal Tokoroa crashThe 40-year-old was allegedly drink driving when the couple were struck.08 Jul 12:51 AM
New ZealandCop allegedly knocked unconscious during arrestPolice officers were now suffering more serious injuries when assaulted, union says.05 Jul 06:31 AM
New ZealandSettled weather on the way for Hawke's Bay, but drive with cautionTemperatures set to stay at the 14C to 15C mark for rest of the week.28 Jun 08:30 PM
New ZealandFatal crash on State Highway 1, TurangiThe crash happened about 11pm yesterday.24 Jun 07:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGuns for meth: How drug dealer used frontman to buy cache of firearmsMeth dealer got a discount for bulk buying, sold 'cut down' handguns on the black market.18 Jun 11:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRugby league legend and ambassador 'saddened' by brawlComments come after fighting erupted at senior match.16 Jun 07:00 PM
TravelCame for the lake and got nothing but rain? Maggie Wicks discovers how to warm up in Taupō.Came for the lake and got nothing but rain? Here's how to warm up in Taupo.12 Jun 09:00 PM
New ZealandNew data: Napier-Taupō Rd would take up to 11 minutes longer to travel if 80km/h limit addedTravel time increase if SH5 speed proposal lowered is now up to 11 minutes.04 Jun 03:33 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBestiality in New Zealand: Shocking extent of indecency with animals revealedShocking number of cases over the last decade.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSeries of small earthquakes shake Taupō overnightA series of small earthquakes shook Taupo early this morning.02 Jun 07:15 PM
TravelIn hot water: The best places to bathe in New ZealandWhere to warm up in warm water this winter.31 May 12:00 PM
