The wettest year on record means water levels in Lake Taupō are dangerously high.

It's not the first time John Armstrong has lost sheep.

Opinion: We should do our best to make the UK visitors welcome.

The markers were installed at Lake Rotoiti and Lake Ōkāreka.

Police are seeking information from anyone who might have seen the alleged antics.

'Quite a bit of water in a short period of time.'

A man charged over a raft of drug dealing allegations has appeared in court.

Emergency services have been called to a serious crash in Matatā.

Knitters have been busy creating Christmas comfort crosses for rest home residents.

Rebekah Wilson is self-funding the mission at a cost of $19k for two years.

A Taupō resident celebrated an amazing milestone birthday.

There is a broad low risk of thunderstorms covering most of the North Island today.

Māori student breaking a glass ceiling.

Rotorua's new police boss didn't plan on climbing the ladder, so why is he now in charge?

Rural medical centres could reach breaking point if staff fall ill.

Residents at a Taupō rest home have been crafting surprises for the local community.

Friends from across generations met at a special Christmas event in Taupō recently.

Taupō's Special Olympic athletes smashed their events at the Summer Games.

Project Tongariro celebrated recognition of their hard work recently.

Wastewater virus levels are trending upwards as health officials release Covid numbers.

Police have a safety message for Santa this festive season.

Volunteers are needed to help run the Rotorua Christmas Day Community Lunch.

Volunteers have helped put together the festive treats.

Police said there do not appear to be any suspicious circumstances.