New ZealandFire crews search blazing house in Taupō for peopleFire and Emergency NZ were called to the fire at a property on Norman Smith St at 5.57am.02 Jun 09:56 PM
New ZealandWinter isn't coming New Zealand - it's here, and it's cold, brace yourselvesTemperatures dipped below zero overnight as snow blanketed parts of New Zealand.01 Jun 06:27 PM
New ZealandHighway travel across NZ disrupted by snow, flooding, gales and rockfallFour major highways have snowfall warnings until 10pm this evening.01 Jun 06:43 AM
New ZealandCouple and baby spend night in trapped car down bankPolice weren't alerted until this morning, after the dad climbed up to the roadside.31 May 03:54 AM
New ZealandDriver remorseful, says lawyer, but family says it's 'too little, too late'A truck driver who caused a crash that killed two children has been sentenced.29 May 03:56 AM
New ZealandTeen who raped 5yo granted parole after serving 7 yearsRaurangi Mark Marino, now aged 23, will be released from prison in July.21 May 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTaupō mayor seeks third term after transplantDespite undergoing kidney transplant earlier this year, mayor to have crack at third term.14 May 09:33 PM
New ZealandWellington men arrested after spate of North Island jewellery theftsThe pair are alleged to have stolen or attempted to have stolen more than $70,000 worth.08 May 03:33 AM
New Zealand'Stop talking and start making roads safer': Taupō mayorTaupō mayor's had enough of road tragedies and wants Government to take urgent action07 May 08:23 PM
New ZealandFoul play on the fairway: Vandals suspected of sabotaging golf coursePutting surfaces throughout the 18-hole course have been damaged.07 May 04:52 AM
New ZealandPolice name three Aucklanders killed in Hātepe crashThe three people were all travelling in the van, that collided with a truck about 4.15am.07 May 04:11 AM
New ZealandThree killed in Hātepe crash near Taupō were all travelling in a vanSt John sent two ambulances and staff treated the three people but they died at the scene.04 May 10:09 PM
New Zealand'Lost for words': The district where 16 have died in 34 daysSomething's got to change, mayor says, as deaths continue.04 May 08:56 AM
New ZealandSole survivor of horror crash farewells seven family membersHundreds gather to farewell a mum, dad and five children at a Hawke's Bay marae.03 May 11:39 PM
New ZealandTriple fatal truck crash at Hātepe, south of TaupōA truck and van have collided on SH1 at Hātepe about 4.15am today.03 May 08:48 PM
New ZealandStrip club, Avengers: Endgame screening measles hotspots in TaurangaPossible infection hot spots for measles have been identified.03 May 02:05 AM
New ZealandRoad crashes majority cause of injuries - trauma studyStudy finds 47% of major-trauma patients have moderate/severe disability at one year02 May 01:00 PM
New Zealand$5.5 million Lotto and Powerball winner sold in Northland$5.5 million Lotto and Powerball winner sold in Northland01 May 07:43 PM
New ZealandMeasles outbreak spreads to TaupōAbout one in 10 people affected by measles need hospital treatment, on average.01 May 04:09 AM
New Zealand'Unimaginable' Atiamuri crash: Raising two boys without their parents, 5 siblingsThere are now only two children left of the previous nine-strong family.01 May 02:33 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA thief's tale: Lexington Lewis - one of NZ's worst burglars - is back behind barsOne of NZ's most persistent burglars jailed again after another crime wave in Auckland.30 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandFatal Atiamuri crash: Scout mum's passion for life filled the roomHer caring and selfless nature meant that she was fondly known as 'Scout Mum' to many.30 Apr 04:44 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSmoking synthetic cannabis ends in tragedySynthetic cannabis has been linked to a man's death in Tokoroa.30 Apr 03:51 AM
New ZealandHorror crash: Tributes for Scouts NZ manager killedJenny Rodgers remembered as an enthusiastic and dedicated Scout leader.29 Apr 09:25 PM
New ZealandHorror crashes: One-off driver licence tests 'madness'The death of eight people in a crash has renewed calls for measures to make roads safer.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'When they arrived it was carnage': Fire chief calls for calm on roadsTokoroa crew were first firefighters at crash scene north of Taupō where eight died.29 Apr 04:26 AM
New ZealandResit driver licence test every 10 years: Kiwi motorsport legendThe former V8 racing star says driver training is a bigger issue than speed.29 Apr 01:37 AM
New ZealandGovernment has 'blood on its hands' after eight people die in crash, campaigner saysThe Government needs to make roads safer, says an outspoken road safety campaigner.29 Apr 01:04 AM
New ZealandFamily heartbreak: Parents, 5 kids killed in horror crashThe couple's 9-year-old son remains stable in Waikato Hospital today.28 Apr 11:45 PM
New Zealand'It's horrific': What police officers deal with at serious crashesSuperintendent Steve Greally said frontline work is one of the hardest jobs anyone can do.28 Apr 06:33 AM
New ZealandPolice confirm eight dead in horror crashTwo vehicles were involved the crash on SH1 near Taupo – an SUV and a van.28 Apr 05:55 AM
New ZealandLong traffic queues expected after SH1 closed north of TaupōLong delays expected after SH1 closed north of Taupō.28 Apr 01:31 AM
New ZealandPerson trapped in motor vehicle crash south of HamiltonEmergency services are attending a serious crash in Tamahere this afternoon21 Apr 04:03 AM
New ZealandEaster weekend crashes leave two criticalTwo people are fighting for their lives.20 Apr 05:55 PM
