New Zealand'Significant event': Parts of NZ bracing for major deluge, severe windsThe red warning notice is only issued for significant weather events.29 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandWet wet wet: Rain expected for most of the countryIt will be wet in most places, but Canterbury can expect the biggest rainfall in 10 years.28 May 01:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThree people await fate over tyre-stockpiling caseTwo people have been sentenced in relation to a tyre dumping prosecution case.25 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandDramatic Mt Ruapehu rescue: Solo climber's severe broken legVolunteers wore crampons while coping with ice raining down on them.24 May 05:18 PM
TravelWhere I'd rather be: Enjoyment springs eternal in TaupōTaupō offers hot water to swim in, and plenty of great food.23 May 03:00 AM
BusinessTaupō firm secures investment in lithium extraction for batteriesCompany hoping to mine geothermal waste for use in making electric vehicle batteries.18 May 08:33 PM
New ZealandCritical injuries: Multiple crashes in regionEmergency services are dealing with multiple crashes in the Bay of Plenty.16 May 10:23 PM
New ZealandNapier-Taupō Rd speed review: SH5 and 51 consultation extendedIt's apologised for suggestion the average travel time would go up by less than a minute.07 May 04:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow the Whanganui Basin reveals region's geological historyWhanganui geology attracts students, fossil hunters. Dr Hamish Campbell explains why.30 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured in Waiouru crashThey were flown by helicopter to Waikato Hospital.29 Apr 10:46 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBubble: NZ hotel heading for full recovery by end of the yearBest events bookings in a decade means a familiar challenge in tourism - finding staff.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandArmy veterans prepare for Anzac Day: 'You get a big of a lump in your throat'A Taupō man is inviting a few of his mates over to his place to commemorate Anzac Day.23 Apr 10:11 PM
EnergyLocal Focus: Concerns power lines won't handle demand spike from electric vehiclesUnison has moved to more time-of-use line charges. Made with funding from NZ On Air.23 Apr 04:27 AM
New ZealandWatch: Cyclist narrowly escapes serious crash with truckThe footage was shared to spread awareness of sharing the road with others.18 Apr 10:17 PM
TravelThe Insider's Guide to Taupō: Steve ManunuiThe city by the lake could be New Zealand's most underrated ski town.18 Apr 04:13 AM
New ZealandOne seriously injured, one critical after two-car crash near TaupōPolice were notified at 8.39am.11 Apr 08:59 PM
New ZealandCrombie Lockwood Kiwi Burrow welcomed 100th hatchling for 2020/21 seasonWairakei Kiwi Burrow welcomed 100th hatchling for 2020/21 season07 Apr 02:50 AM
New ZealandOne dead after fiery crash at highway intersection near MangakinoThe road is closed and motorists are asked to avoid the area.01 Apr 11:52 PM
PoliticsInexperience and infrastructure costs blamed for local government dysfunctionThree main factors get in the way of good governance, says a veteran councillor.04 Mar 11:55 PM
KahuLocal Focus: Taupō mayor says Māori wards law change a landmark decisionMāori wards to go through despite petition numbers. Made with funding on NZ On Air.25 Feb 04:30 AM
New ZealandState Highway 5 closed due to fallen treesWaka Kotahi NZTA hopes State Highway 5 will be open by lunchtime today.16 Feb 08:29 PM
New ZealandState Highway 5 reopens after two-truck crashEmergency services are at the scene.16 Feb 08:08 PM
New ZealandSH5 tree fall: Napier-Taupō road reopens after 17 hoursOne truck driver attempted to get through the trees and became stuck.16 Feb 07:13 PM
New ZealandEscape from Auckland: Data confirms mass exit hours before lockdownTraffic camera shows a heavy stream of traffic heading north on SH1 on Sunday night.16 Feb 01:21 AM
TravelFun for all the family: What to see and do in TaupōLakeside activities to impress event the surliest of teens or tweens.09 Feb 03:10 AM
New ZealandTe Haroto scrub fire contained, fighters remain on standbyThree helicopters, nine fire trucks and three tankers contained the fire at 4pm.28 Jan 12:42 AM
EnvironmentSaving 35 tonnes of plastic from the landfillAfter two years of going to landfill, once again Taupō can recycle number 5 plastics.27 Jan 02:00 PM
New Zealand'Thought the whole house was going to fall down': Resident close to quake epicentre shares storyPeople have described feeling the quakes around the Bay of Plenty.24 Jan 06:58 PM
New ZealandPolice apology: Cyclist alive after collision with car in TaupōThe crash happened on Friday morning and police said the cyclist has been hospitalised.24 Jan 02:27 AM
New ZealandComplaints against councillors costs ratepayers $180kDunedin City Council spent $42,714 investigating complaints about elected members.11 Jan 01:10 AM
New ZealandTaupō marina blaze: Fire guts pair of motorboatsA witness said the fire might have spread from one boat to another.09 Jan 08:08 AM
New ZealandLast weekend of the Christmas break - how's the weather?There may still be a chance for one last beach trip this weekend before returning to work.08 Jan 08:23 PM
New ZealandHorror start to New Year: Water activities claim the lives of six people in first six days of 2021Four people drowned in North Island lakes in two terrible days.06 Jan 07:20 PM
New ZealandOne person dead after water incident in TaupōEmergency services were notified just after 6pm.06 Jan 07:20 AM
