New ZealandQuarter of all trucks tested in blitz fail brake testAuthorities tested the brakes of 58 vehicles and found 15 of them were faulty.15 Nov 07:35 AM
New Zealand'I didn’t see any way out': Survivor calls for law targeting coercive control abuseLegislation has recently been introduced in Queensland and New South Wales.13 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand‘Final act of violence’: Kiwi mum killed by partner in suspected murder-suicideMaxine was found dead inside her Tūrangi home last August.19 Aug 09:15 PM
CrimeBaby-killing Mobster loathed being called 'kid killer' in prison, so he murdered again18 Jun 12:40 AM
PremiumProperty‘State-house boy from Naenae’ to property magnate: Sir Bob Jones' colourful, controversial life02 May 02:13 AM
Travel newsPopular day hike deceptively dangerousEaster visitors are warned not to be complacent about the Tongariro Crossing.21 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZTA faces backlash over rubbish issues on Desert Rd detour'It doesn't send a good message to tourists.'19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice name victims of fatal crash at Acacia BayBoth victims were 19 years old and from Taupō.04 Feb 07:45 PM
New ZealandWaikato town named among 'Most Welcoming Cities on Earth'The destination received the accolade as part of Booking.com's Traveller Review Awards.04 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Long gone': Fugitive escaped locked area outside courthouse, swimming in lakeThe man swam through part of Lake Taupō in his attempt to evade police.04 Feb 02:54 AM
New Zealand‘That was a big one’: More than 50 quakes recorded in TaupōAccording to GeoNet the earthquakes recorded peaked at 3.4 in magnitude.31 Jan 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Freaking amazing': Desert Road closure brings boom to small townOhakune businesses have thrived since the two-month closure began.26 Jan 05:50 AM
New ZealandWatch: ’Ultimate playground' - Warnings as extreme kayakers take on Huka Falls'You get a good second of flying through the air before you hit the bottom.'16 Jan 05:25 AM
New ZealandMajor North Island route closed for two monthsGround temperatures above 13C needed to carry out work.12 Jan 06:23 PM
New ZealandWatch: ‘Would have been gone’: Car carrying three children just inches away from tragedy Man had three children in the back when he came face to face with potential tragedy.09 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne person in critical condition airlifted to hospital after water incidentOne rapid response unit and one helicopter responded to the incident this afternoon.09 Jan 02:22 AM
New ZealandGlimmer of hope for NZME's Waikato community newspapersThe Taupō & Tūrangi Herald will continue in the new year – what about the rest?20 Dec 05:30 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderThis popular town's newspaper was closing. And then the editor stepped upA newspaper has been saved, paving the way for several similar deals for other towns.18 Dec 08:16 AM
New Zealand'I was his prey': Mobster tortured woman, left her naked in streetRichard Paru was high on methamphetamine when he tortured a woman in her own home.16 Dec 10:10 PM
CrimeMongrel Mob baby killer admits second murder – this time inside Auckland prisonHe already had a minimum non-parole period of 17 years before the second killing.10 Dec 08:32 PM
New ZealandArtistic duo team up on 'Fantabulous' projectWhen a children's author and a composer combine, it's sure to be 'fantabulous'.04 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandSH1 project moves to Desert Rd with 50km detours for two monthsTotal road closures are being used in blocks to speed up the works.29 Nov 03:33 AM
New ZealandTaupō looking to tap into $400m business events marketBusiness event delegates spend more than $400 a day on average.28 Oct 08:44 PM
New ZealandBurnt out lodge demolished, replaced with state housesFire caused extensive damage to Berkenhoff lodge in November 2022.21 Oct 07:13 PM
New ZealandApp allows people to buy food cheap before it's thrown awayCafes can retain some value in products that would otherwise get thrown away.24 Sep 03:57 AM
New ZealandVote for your favourite Healing Art at Pihanga Health in TūrangiCommunity votes on art to enhance Pihanga Health's rooms, promoting healing, positivity.05 Sep 12:30 AM
New ZealandTwo contrasting sides to the Tongariro River TrailThere are two sides to the story of this popular walk along the Tongariro River.04 Sep 12:30 AM
New ZealandTūrangi deaths: Woman identified, described as loving mumMaxine Puhi was one of two people found dead in a Tūrangi home this week.16 Aug 06:34 AM
