New ZealandFirst Queen's Birthday fatality in Turangi crashEmergency services were called about 5.40pm last night.01 Jun 06:15 AM
New ZealandGas leak closes Taupō streetRichmond Ave in Taupo is closed and people should avoid the area.24 May 02:12 AM
New ZealandConcern as police cars increasingly rammedA recent spate of criminals ramming Kiwi police has officers concerned for their safety18 May 02:14 AM
New ZealandDriver of stolen SUV rams police car, injuring two officersTwo officers were injured as a result of the incident.17 May 05:07 PM
New ZealandGolfing ace's two holes in oneSixty-five-year-old golfer scores two holes in one in a single round.06 May 06:06 AM
New ZealandShot hunter lucky bullet missed vital organsA hunter shot in the chest by a friend was lucky the bullet missed his vital organs.04 May 07:13 AM
New ZealandLest We Forget: Anzac Day remembered by young and oldAbout 18,000 people gathered at the Auckland War Memorial Museum for the dawn service.24 Apr 08:35 PM
SportTaupo teen following in footsteps of Scott DixonThe 15-year-old is currently competing in Formula 4 in the US.24 Apr 03:32 AM
New ZealandWin for mayors over rescue helicoptersHealth Minister reassures mayors on central North Island rescue helicopter services.23 Apr 05:24 AM
New ZealandRotorua rescue chopper meeting at hangarMayor hopes to hear community's views20 Apr 08:51 PM
New ZealandSelf-styled paedophile hunter: Facebook vigilante faces chargesA man is facing charges for posts he has made online accusing people of paedophilia.18 Apr 09:42 PM
New ZealandThousands protest changes to rescue chopperA protest against cutting Taupo's Greenlea rescue helicopter attracted 1200 people.16 Apr 05:49 AM
New ZealandMan critical after hit and run incident in TaupoThe incident happened on Huka Falls Rd this afternoon.15 Apr 09:03 AM
New ZealandMan's manslaughter of sister divides familyAdrian Ngamotu sentenced for the manslaughter of his sister at Acacia Bay last year.11 Apr 03:07 AM
New ZealandGet prepared, not rescued from Tongariro Crossing, warn policePlan carefully if you're thinking of doing something adventurous this weekend.10 Apr 08:06 PM
New ZealandRuapehu fighting for rescue helicopter serviceA recent tender process did not include plans for a Taupo-based helicopter rescue service.09 Apr 03:40 AM
New ZealandPotential loss of Rotorua rescue helicopter a 'slap in the face'The rescue helicopter provider said Taupo and Tauranga helicopters could cover Rotorua.06 Apr 07:15 PM
New ZealandRotorua and Taupo MPs seek answers over rescue choppersMcClay and Upston said they would be seeking answers from the Government.05 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandTuwharetoa Maori Trust Board: Taupo rescue chopper must stayThe Trust Board says removing the Taupo base would dramatically affect the risk to people.04 Apr 10:29 PM
New ZealandRotorua and Taupo rescue helicopters could be scrappedFears lives could be lost if Rotorua and Taupo rescue helicopters are scrapped.04 Apr 07:31 PM
New ZealandMayor: Lives will be lost if Taupo rescue chopper goesUnder a new proposal, Taupo would no longer have a rescue helicopter.03 Apr 06:26 AM
New ZealandWoman killed in Easter crash had just lost her motherWoman who died in Easter crash was grieving the recent loss of her mother.31 Mar 05:00 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Summer tourists outstrip Winter in Ruapehu DistrictRuapehu faces similar tourism pressures to Queenstown. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch27 Mar 07:22 PM
TravelRoom check: The Airport Motel @ Rainbow PointStephanie Holmes checks into the Airport Motel @ Rainbow Point, Taupo.27 Mar 02:00 AM
KahuLogs 'come to life' in Tongariro National ParkPouwhenua mark cultural significance of Tongariro. Made with funding from NZ on Air.26 Mar 04:00 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Logs 'come to life' in Tongariro National ParkPouwhenua mark cultural significance for National Park. Made with funding from NZ on Air Watch24 Mar 05:12 AM
New ZealandSocial worker team to tackle child abuseSpecialist team of social workers to work with police after baby boy's death.23 Mar 04:00 PM
MotorsportTarbon's DQ ends quest for Gixxer CupTough call in Taupo for missing oil containment part.19 Mar 10:39 AM
New Zealand5yo killed in crash: 'I'd give the world to get my baby back'Susan Kanuta's mother and son were killed in a serious two-car crash.17 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRescued dog was neglected - and illThe rescued dog turned out to be ill as well as abandoned.15 Mar 01:56 AM
MotorsportConsistency pays off for AlexanderConsistency proved a winning formula for Waverley hydroplane racer David Alexander.14 Mar 09:00 AM
New Zealand'Phantom' fraudster who conned Jonah Lomu granted parole, to be deported"The Phantom" who stole $3.2m has been granted parole and will be deported to Australia.08 Mar 04:48 AM
New ZealandKiller highway closed due to slip dangerState Highway closed after man attempting to clear rockfall was killed.05 Mar 07:00 AM
SportStark relief for Ironman winnerPerennial runner up Terenzo Bozzone has finally won the New Zealand Ironman in Taupo.03 Mar 05:15 AM
