New ZealandIcy plunge: 'She was too scared to move'A French woman is lucky to be alive after she narrowly avoided sliding down a cliff in icy conditions on the Central Plateau.17 Aug 08:03 PM
New ZealandTruck fire closes State Highway 1 (+video)A truck is on fire south of Taupo causing State Highway 1 to close.15 Aug 11:10 PM
New ZealandBeautiful, but disastrousIt looks like a winter wonderland - unless you're a farmer who has lost stock and fences, say Hawke's Bay locals struggling after the area's worst snow storm in more than half a century.10 Aug 08:49 PM
New Zealand'Criminal nuisance' case back next weekA 21-year-old Hamilton man charged with criminal nuisance after crashing into a power pole in Taupo will be back in court next week.10 Aug 02:07 AM
New ZealandMan charged over Taupo power cut deathA man has been charged with criminal nuisance after crashing into a power pole causing an outage that led to the death of a woman on a ventilator in January.09 Aug 01:44 AM
New ZealandSnow expected on Desert RdSnow showers are expected on the Desert and Napier-Taupo roads tomorrow. MetService said 1-3cm could settle around the Desert Rd 03 Aug 10:37 PM
New ZealandHome detention for fatal crashAn emotionally charged sentencing at Taupo District Court this afternoon has ended with home detention for an 18-year-old charged with dangerous driving causing death.19 Jul 03:54 AM
New ZealandBody of missing Taupo man foundThe body of missing man Alan Pritchard has been found near his Taupo property, on the fourth day of a search for him.16 Jul 07:09 PM
New Zealand'They were brothers in arms'Two teenage brothers killed in a car crash last weekend were "blessed with generous, caring and loving hearts", their mother says.16 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandConcerns for missing 78-year-old manPolice are concerned for the safety of a 78-year-old Taupo Alzheimers sufferer who has not been seen since putting his rubbish bin out three days ago.16 Jul 09:35 AM
New ZealandThe Big Read: Criminal lives of couple who killed little MokoCourt documents reveal criminal histories and rocky relationship before pair killed Moko.11 Jul 02:16 AM
New Zealand'It is awful, so awful'Two teenage brothers killed in a central North Island crash have been remembered as loveable boys who wore their hearts on their sleeves.09 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo dead after Taupo crashTwo males died when a car hit a tree and rolled near Taupo late last night.08 Jul 09:15 PM
New ZealandTwo dead in crash near TaupoTwo people died when their car hit a tree and rolled in rural Tirohanga, near Taupo on Friday night.08 Jul 11:50 AM
New ZealandTruck carrying cement crashes near TaupoA truck and trailer unit carrying dry cement has crashed near Taupo.27 Jun 08:30 PM
New ZealandFrom loving mother to sadistic killerNeighbour says convicted killer Tania Shailer was a 'nice girl' who sang and danced with her children prior to the horrific death of toddler Moko Rangitoheriri.27 Jun 06:56 PM
New ZealandFinlayson: Manslaughter charge justifiedAttorney-General Christopher Finlayson says proving murder in Moko case could have been problematic.27 Jun 04:10 AM
New ZealandMoko's mum: 'I have pain in my heart'Mother of 3-year-old killed by caregivers breaks down in court as pair are jailed for highest manslaughter sentence handed out in New Zealand.27 Jun 03:33 AM
New ZealandMoko's violent and tragic last daysMoko Sayviah Rangitoheriri died on August 10 last year from injuries he sustained during prolonged abuse and torture. This is Moko's story.26 Jun 05:00 PM
TravelKia ora: KinlochThe gateway to the Western Bays is sitting pretty, writes Elisabeth Easther.20 Jun 03:00 AM
TravelTaupo: Healed by the watersKiwi actor David de Lautour finds a respite from the mad world of Hollywood in Taupo, the home of his heart.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandResearch could prepare for eruptionsResearch into how ash clouds from a large volcanic eruption under Lake Taupo would affect the country could help with managing the disaster if it occurs.29 May 11:17 PM
TravelTaupo to launch new winter festivalInaugural Taupo Winter Festival will kickstart the cold season.26 May 11:13 PM
New ZealandThe short, tragic lives of Nia and MokoNia Glassie and Moko Rangitoheriri were both beaten to death at the age of 3.18 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandRefuge denies knowing of Moko's abuseThe Taupo Women's Refuge says says a staffer has been subject of a false statement.17 May 08:20 AM
TravelBeechtree Suites, TaupoEwan McDonald is shocked to find TripAdvisor on the money regarding comfortable beds.13 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandTaupo schools in lockdownStudents at some Taupo schools were briefly put into lockdown following sightings of a man with a shotgun.12 May 12:13 AM
New ZealandKilled by his carers: Moko's last daysDeath was not quick or painless for 3-year-old Moko Rangitoheriri.02 May 04:04 AM
New ZealandCar hits power pole in TaupoEmergency services are currently at the scene of a crash in Taupo where a car has hit a power pole.02 May 01:42 AM
New ZealandDriver stopped after 20 mins pursuitA driver who fled an alcohol check point in Taupo was stopped after a dramatic 20 minute pursuit through the town.29 Apr 12:00 PM
New ZealandFire at Taupo workshopFire crews from Rotorua and Taupo are currently attending a fire at Dudley Mechanical Preps on Manuka St in Taupo.26 Apr 11:03 PM
New ZealandHomicide investigation into woman's deathPolice have today opened a homicide investigation following the death of a 41-year-old woman in Mangakino, north west of Taupo.19 Apr 11:18 PM
