New ZealandTwo arrested in Taupo AOS call-outTwo people have been arrested but one remains at large after an armed stand-off with police in Taupo today.19 Oct 05:03 AM
New ZealandMan rescued after fall from horseA 67-year-old man who fell from his rearing horse has been flown to hospital with a suspected spinal injury.18 Oct 04:27 PM
New ZealandTaharoa crash victim was 'a much-loved teen'A Taharoa teenager killed after the quad bike she was on crashed, also seriously injuring her passenger, was a safe driver, locals say.17 Oct 02:22 AM
New Zealand'He's a fly-boy, a hero, a Kiwi legend'John Funnell was the search-and-rescue pilot who has saved the lives of thousands of victims, clocking up a staggering 19,000 hours of flight time.12 Oct 07:58 PM
New ZealandWoman suffers suspected spinal injuries in crashA 20-year-old woman has suffered suspected spinal injuries after her car went off the road near Taupo according to a Greenlea Rescue 11 Oct 10:19 PM
New ZealandBondage death may be turned into docoThe death of cricket umpire Peter Plumley-Walker in a bondage session gone wrong in 1989 may be the subject of a documentary.11 Oct 03:53 AM
New ZealandCrash victims were a close knit coupleHARD-WORKING AND GENEROUS: Taupo couple Ian and Mary Smith, who died last Friday, are being remembered for making a significant contribution 11 Oct 02:10 AM
TravelTop 5 things to do around Taupo's great lakeNot just a winter destination; there's plenty to do in Taupo all year round. Here's our pick of some the best.10 Oct 09:30 PM
TravelWatch: The story of the Mine Bay Māori Rock Carvings on Lake TaupoSource: YouTube: 100% Pure New Zealand. Master carver Matahi Whakataka-Brightwell shares the story behind New Zealand's remarkable Mine Bay Māori Rock Carvings.Watch10 Oct 09:12 PM
New ZealandTaupo mayor re-electedTaupo mayor David Trewavas has been returned to the top job with over a 5500 vote margin at the progress stage.08 Oct 01:05 AM
TravelThrills and spills on offer in tourist meccaBreath-taking thrills and spills and awe-inspiring sights are on offer in the tourist mecca, writes Morgan Tait.26 Sep 08:30 PM
New ZealandBoxer's body returned homeThe body of corporate boxer Neville Knight, who died in the ring at a charity boxing match, has been taken home while colleagues still come to terms with his death.26 Sep 05:20 AM
New ZealandIs this the best Kiwi cop dance video?Watch: The caterpillar, the robot and the running man ... this police officer from Taupo has all the moves.23 Sep 01:35 AM
New ZealandElections: Growing region calls for foresightWhether to accommodate out-of-towners or for residents struggling to find a house to put over their heads, the need for houses is strong in Taupo.21 Sep 08:45 PM
Business'Tiny house' couple ready for big moveA Taupo couple are considering building and selling "tiny houses" for a living after their 'awesome' tiny house experience.21 Sep 05:26 AM
New ZealandArmed robbery leaves bar worker shakenAn employee is "shattered" after being confronted by three masked men armed with knives and a sawn-off shotgun at the Lucky Lizard 20 Sep 06:12 AM
New ZealandTruck crash blocks roadA truck crash near Taupo is partially blocking the road.06 Sep 12:37 AM
New ZealandIcehouse concert a sell outAll 15,000 tickets for next year's Taupo Summer Concert have sold out in record time. It's part of the nationwide Summer Concert 02 Sep 02:03 AM
New ZealandTransformer 'explosion' in TaupoEmergency services were called to a street in the centre of Taupo after reports of an explosion.30 Aug 03:46 AM
New ZealandFather and son rescued off Mt TongariroAn Australian father and son have been rescued off Mt Tongariro after taking a wrong turn. A statement from police said the 49-year-old 23 Aug 11:49 PM
TravelTaupo: A real Kiwi holidaySometimes you just throw a bag in the boot, reverse down the driveway. Nothin' more than a couple of hundred clicks of open road ahead. Ewan McDonald did.22 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandMagnitude 3.7 quake strikes TaupoA 3.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Taupo 8.27am.22 Aug 08:37 PM
New ZealandMan who crashed into power poles sentencedA young man who deliberately crashed into a series of Taupo power poles, cutting the supply to 630 homes, was upset that his partner was moving overseas, a court has heard.18 Aug 02:52 AM
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
