New ZealandMan injured at forestry site near TaupoThe Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter winched a 46-year-old man from the scene of the forestry accident late this afternoon.13 Aug 10:27 AM
New ZealandHeartbreak over death of toddlerThe family of a toddler who died from injuries he suffered in an alleged assault are still in shock.11 Aug 11:17 PM
New ZealandInvestigation into death of 3-year-oldAn address in Taupo has been contained as police investigate the death of a three-year-old boy.10 Aug 10:25 PM
LifestyleDad's sweet tattoo for his daughterA Taupo dad has gotten a cochlear implant tattooed on his head to help his little girl not feel like the odd one out.06 Aug 05:14 AM
SportPresenter's Taupo marathon full of adventuresTelevision presenter Mike McRoberts is looking forward to running the Hoka One One Taupo Marathon today - albeit with an unusual twist.31 Jul 05:00 PM
TravelKia ora: TaupoAustralasia's biggest lake offers plenty to see and do, writes Elisabeth Easther.30 Jul 09:30 PM
New ZealandRoad users warned of severe black iceMotorists are being urged to take care while driving with severe black ice affecting roads around the country.25 Jun 09:26 PM
New ZealandTaupo boy, 13, believed missingA 13-year-old boy has gone missing and police are appealing for the public to help find him.30 May 02:40 AM
New ZealandTaupo man hospitalised after falling down bankA 63-year-old man is in Waikato Hospital with serious head injuries after falling down a bank in Taupo last night.27 May 07:57 PM
BusinessHuka Lodge owner appeals $33m orderHuka Lodge's owner is appealing a High Court decision that ordered him to pay US$25m to his former business partner.14 May 02:20 AM
New ZealandMan appears in court on bestiality chargesA man has appeared in Manukau District Court facing charges of bestiality and indecent assault of various animals.29 Apr 05:58 AM
OpinionFran O'SullivanHuka Lodge stoush comes to the boilTwo high-flying Alexes have been in the legal headlines in the past week: Huka Lodge owner Alex van Heeren and former Heart of the City boss Alex Swney.21 Apr 09:40 PM
New ZealandStand up against domestic violenceAn anti-violence group has called for the country to take a lasting stand against domestic abuse following the killing of a Taupo mother.16 Apr 10:32 PM
New ZealandDeath a 'terrible stain on community'A post-mortem examination is being held in Auckland today to establish the cause of death of 47-year-old Katrina Rose Drummond.16 Apr 02:39 AM
New ZealandHammer found near dead mum of threeA hammer is understood to have been found near the body of a Taupo woman allegedly murdered by the father of her three adult daughters.15 Apr 05:00 PM
TravelTaupo: Family fairwaysDanielle Wright introduces her children to golfing holidays in Taupo.27 Mar 08:00 PM
TravelRoom check: Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels, TaupoElisabeth Easther enjoys the grotto and more at a lakeside retreat in Taupo.06 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandSkydiver takes plunge after Taupo crashThe first time she attempted a skydive, London woman Gwendolyn DeSilva heard the engine cut out and had to make a daring mid-air escape before watching the plane plummet.03 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTaupo plane engine sent for analysisThe engine of a skydiving plane, which is suspected to have failed over Lake Taupo, will be sent to Canada this week for analysis.14 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandPilot was on first day of flying soloThe pilot of a skydiving plane which suffered a suspected engine failure over Lake Taupo was on his first day of flying unsupervised when he made the call to abandon the aircraft.09 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhy I'll never forget jump 3132Skydive instructor on his escape from the plane that nosedived into Lake Taupo this week - and how he felt jumping out of a plane today.09 Jan 05:11 AM
New Zealand'No panic' when plane's engine died'I survived a fricking plane crash. Nope, not even kidding.' One of the survivors of the Taupo skydive plane crash is glad to be alive.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMechanical problem not seen beforeThe type of New Zealand-built aircraft involved in yesterday's skydiving crash has never been in an accident due to a mechanical error before, its maker says.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLucky 13: Skydivers leap for lives"Exiting a plane at low altitude to get out and activate parachutes and have them open normally and land safely is amazing."07 Jan 04:00 PM
SportThe last race of Amanda McCardleEvery ski run is an act of raw go-it-alone courage.26 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan dies kayaking on Lake TaupoA man has died while kayaking on Lake Taupo following a suspected heart attack on Monday.26 Dec 12:43 AM
EnergyMighty River signs Lake Taupo water dealMighty River Power and the Tuwharetoa Maori Trust Board have signed a deal over water in Lake Taupo, the terms of which the electricity generator says are confidential.22 Dec 04:30 PM
AirlinesShock at $445 airfareA Waikato woman was amazed when a last-minute airfare to travel from Taupo to Nelson cost her $445 - more than a return flight to Sydney.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGirl considers legal case against policeThe family of a teenage girl who lost two teeth after being shoved by a police officer at a party is "considering the options" after it was found police exceeded their powers.28 Aug 04:18 AM
New ZealandTruck driver hospitalised after chemical leakA truck driver was hospitalised after chemicals leaked from his truck near Taupo overnight, the fire service says.18 Aug 07:27 PM
