New ZealandPilot seriously injured in chopper crashA helicopter has gone down in a hilly area in the Ruapehu District this morning - the pilot has survived, but was seriously injured in the crash.18 Feb 11:30 PM
New ZealandDigger crash truckie thought load was OKBefore Graham Kennett ploughed into an overpass, sprawling a digger across the Southern motorway causing widespread gridlock he checked the load with his eye.17 Feb 03:50 AM
New ZealandTourist spills resume at Aratiatia RapidsPower company Mercury will not change its operating processes at the Aratiatia Rapids following the Waitangi Day drowning of a young Auckland woman.16 Feb 10:54 PM
New ZealandWarning signs not in place before crashTruck driver who smashed into overbridge says overheight load warning signs were not in place.16 Feb 10:29 PM
New ZealandStrategic review of Tongariro Alpine Crossing underwayA review to improve the experience and manage growing visitor numbers on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is underway. The Department 16 Feb 07:27 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain warnings across North IslandTropical downpours are drenching the north of the North Island as thunderstorms loom over Northland, Auckland and Waikato.16 Feb 06:11 PM
New ZealandAratiatia Rapids drowning: Spills on holdThey are ranked number two on TripAdvisor's list of things to do in Taupo but tourist water releases from the Aratiatia Dam have been 15 Feb 10:58 PM
New ZealandCrews to monitor Taupo bush fire for daysA bush fire near a Taupo native forest is well under control but it will take crews another few days to make sure it's completely out.12 Feb 12:20 AM
New ZealandCampervan explosion seriously burns manA man suffered serious burns after his campervan exploded in Taupo last night.11 Feb 06:24 PM
New ZealandLarge bush fire near Taupo contained but not outA large bushfire is blazing through forest and scrub northwest of Taupo.11 Feb 04:55 AM
New ZealandOne killed after being hit in drivewayA person is dead after being hit by a car in a Taupo driveway overnight.10 Feb 11:54 PM
EnvironmentWatch NZH Local Focus: Resident blames Waikato River dam fluctuations for wetland destructionA Broadlands Forest resident blames fluctuating river levels on the Waikato River - caused by practices at the dam upstream - for destroying the natural habitat. Made with funding from NZ On Air.10 Feb 08:06 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Resident blames man-made Waikato River fluctuations for wetland degredation.A Broadlands Forest resident blames fluctuating river levels on the Waikato River - caused by practices at the dam upstream - for destroying the natural habitat. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Watch10 Feb 07:56 PM
New ZealandShock after smiley AUT student's deathRachael Louise De Jong's life was tragically cut short when she was swept down the Waikato River on Monday.10 Feb 06:22 AM
EnvironmentWatch NZH Local Focus: Erosion debate divides Taupo District CouncilThe decision to close a Taupo District Council reserve in Kinloch to cars has been revoked - as debate rages about the causes of erosion in the area. Made with funding from NZ On Air.08 Feb 11:04 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: NZH Local Focus: Kinloch foreshore erosion debate continuesThe decision to close a Taupo District Council reserve in Kinloch to cars has been revoked - as debate rages about the causes of erosion in the area. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch08 Feb 11:03 PM
EntertainmentThousands turn out for FlochellaThousands of fans turned out for New Zealand's first floating music festival at Great Lake Taupo yesterday, with the free event reaching capacity by midday.07 Feb 09:00 AM
New ZealandPolice name woman swept away in riverPolice have named a young woman who died when she was swept down the Waikato River yesterday.07 Feb 08:18 AM
New ZealandTaupo mayor on drowning: 'A tragedy'Drowning a tragedy but dam flood to remain open as an attraction, says Taupo mayor.07 Feb 12:07 AM
New ZealandWoman rescued from Mt TauharaA woman has been airlifted off Taupo's Mt Tauhara after injuring her ankle. The 58-year-old was flown to Taupo Hospital's emergency 05 Feb 01:01 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Superbike racing runs in the familyA Whakatane father and his two sons are currently competing in the New Zealand Superbike Championships. Made with funding from NZ On Air.03 Feb 04:10 AM
New ZealandSunblock needed for Waitangi weekendThe weather's going to be (finally) glorious for most of the country.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTraffic set to snarl as exodus continuesHoliday traffic is set to build from 9am as Aucklanders make a break for the regions.27 Jan 06:51 PM
New ZealandMan killed in SH1 motorcycle crash namedThe man killed in a motorcycle crash north-east Taupo on Wednesday evening was Te Wanehi Wakefield from Taradale.27 Jan 06:04 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dead in collisionA motorcyclist has been killed tonight in a collision with a truck near Taupo.25 Jan 07:07 AM
New ZealandWife watches husband's truck crashA wife watched in horror as her husband's truck bounced off the road, flipped and then skidded about 30m on its side as smoked poured from it.23 Jan 07:41 AM
TravelTravel insider: TaupoChocolatefish Media owner Adele Thurlow shares the best things about her adopted home.21 Jan 07:22 PM
New ZealandYes, it's snowing in the middle of summerIt might be the middle of summer but that hasn't stopped the snow from falling.20 Jan 02:33 AM
New ZealandKayaker rescued from Lake TaupoThe woman wasn't carrying any form of waterproof communication with her.16 Jan 10:35 AM
New ZealandTongariro bus crash: Tour boss speaksMost of those injured in yesterday's Tongariro National Park bus crash have been discharged from hospital, tour boss says.15 Jan 06:19 PM
New ZealandBus crash tourists 'lucky' - fire chiefThe National Park fire chief has described the scene of this morning's Tongariro National Park bus crash.15 Jan 09:07 AM
KahuBad Maori pronunciation 'not okay'People failing to pronounce Maori place names correctly "boggles the mind" of one Auckland woman, and presumably the thousands of people who viewed her online video.12 Jan 04:08 AM
BusinessFuneral to be held for ex-Steel & Tube bossServices will be held in Wellington and Auckland today to pay tribute to former Steel & Tube Holdings Ltd boss Nick Calavrias.11 Jan 08:01 PM
