New ZealandMan's body found in Lake TaupoThe body of a 59-year-old fisherman has been recovered from Lake Taupo overnight.04 May 10:50 PM
New ZealandOne dead in Taupo crashA man is dead and two others have been taken to hospital with minor injuries after a crash in Taupo early this morning.15 Mar 06:37 PM
New ZealandNorth Island's worst drought in 70 yearsA climate expert believes summers like this one will become the new norm for New Zealand. Droughts have already been declared across much of the North Island.09 Mar 10:22 PM
New ZealandSprinkler ban across WellingtonA shortage of water across the Wellington region means there is now a ban on garden sprinklers and irrigation systems.08 Mar 09:57 PM
New ZealandCouple rescued from Lake Taupo overnightA Napier couple, who got into trouble when strong winds pushed their boat near rocks on Lake Taupo, were rescued by helicopter overnight.08 Mar 07:44 PM
New ZealandDrought spreads down NZThe drought is working its way down the country, and with with no change predicted until at least mid-March, farmers from Northland to Southland are suffering.08 Mar 06:30 AM
New ZealandGenerosity cheers tourists after theftA pair of British tourists who lost up to $16,000 worth of their possessions when their van was stolen in Taupo have been overwhelmed by local generosity.08 Mar 03:20 AM
New ZealandBoy's body to be recovered from Waikato RiverIt is hoped a boy's body can be recovered from the Waikato River today.07 Mar 06:14 PM
New ZealandSchoolboy drowns at swimming spotA teenage boy drowned in the Waikato River while swimming with a group of friends after school yesterday.07 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandFarmers in crisis as city fills poolsBig dry forces stock selloffs, but Aucklanders can still water gardens, wash cars thanks to Waikato River supplies06 Mar 07:15 PM
New ZealandBrother hit by broken heartThe brother of a teenager killed in a car smash is suffering from the incredibly rare broken heart syndrome, his mother says.05 Mar 06:19 AM
New ZealandTaupo man jailed for indecent assaultsA Taupo man who pleaded guilty to three charges of indecently assaulting young girls - including one aged 4 - has been sentenced to 21 months' prison.20 Feb 11:39 PM
New ZealandTaupo scrub fire extinguishedA large scrub fire that endangered buildings in Taupo yesterday has been extinguished.21 Jan 07:56 PM
New ZealandLarge scrub fire in TaupoA scrub fire in Taupo which endangered buildings in the area this afternoon appears to have been deliberately lit.21 Jan 04:16 AM
New ZealandPolice national dive team join search for touristMembers of the police national dive team are being brought in to join the search for an Australian tourist missing in the Waikato River near Taupo.09 Jan 06:03 PM
New ZealandEmergency crews battle Taupo blaze overnightEmergency crews worked to put out a fire in Taupo last night.07 Jan 05:55 PM
New ZealandPost-mortem underway on body from burnt out carA post-mortem is underway on a body found in a burnt out car in forest between Taupo and Tokoroa yesterday.05 Dec 08:45 PM
