Woman murdered by partner was 'beautiful and full of life'
Darkie Cable has pleaded guilty to murdering Samantha Reid near Taupō in January 2020.
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Rotorua and Taupō to receive kaupapa Māori mental health service
Associate Minister of Health Peeni Henare met with providers of Poutama Ora today.
Destroyed in November, 37 new teaching spaces by July
Teaching spaces completely replaced at Taupō high school after 2020 catastrophic storm.
Trees slowly strangled by a vine onslaught
It seemed an impossible task. But a team effort has saved a gully of native trees.
Inspired by incredible feat from 67 years ago
Winter swimming challenge in memory of the first person to swim the length of Lake Taupō.
Police call in reinforcements to emergency incident in Taupō
Police responded to an emergency incident in Taupō.
RSV: Hospitals plan to open more childrens bed with oxygen
Five to seven children are admitted a day at Lakes DHB hospitals.
'Had a gutsful': Bay support for Howl of a Protest swells
More towns sign up to take part in a national protest against Govt "ute tax" plans.
Car crashes into petrol station in Taupō
There does not appear to be any injuries, police say
Report of parachuter in Lake Taupō a false alarm
Police, St John and Fire and Emergency Services all responded.
Drink-driving charges laid after fatal Tokoroa crash
The 40-year-old was allegedly drink driving when the couple were struck.
Error leaves hundreds of Lakes DHB staff unpaid
The staff were meant to be paid on Wednesday night.
Stop, umbrella time: Rain settles in throughout BOP
MetService has issued a series of rain, wind, and snow watches
Cop allegedly knocked unconscious during arrest
Police officers were now suffering more serious injuries when assaulted, union says.
Coldest days of the year: Early morning crashes, police warn drivers to take care
It is another frosty start to the day in the Bay of Plenty.
Why 'wayfinding' is Taupō's new buzz
Council reveals plans for a major re-jig of the Taupō CBD road network to business owners.
Community board out, Mana Whakahono in, under new proposal
Taupō District Council wants the community's views on proposal to change representation.
You know his aunt's name. Now meet her talented nephew
Meet the young Taupō actor selected for the National Shakespeare Schools Production.
'A pretty grim night': Waiotapu locals urge lower speeds after fatal crash
An accident near the Waiotapu intersection claimed two lives on Tuesday night.
Frosty start for Bay of Plenty as polar blast continues
Desert Rd is closed due to snow this morning.
Brrrr! Polar blast on the way
A cold air mass straight off the Antarctic ice shelf is hitting parts of New Zealand.
Matariki rises: the seven sisters in the dawn sky
Celebrations for Māori new year Matariki began June 19 with an exhibition at Taupō Museum.
Strong wind watch in place for Bay of Plenty
Heavy rain and southeast gales are on the way for parts of the country.
Guns for meth: How drug dealer used frontman to buy cache of firearms
Meth dealer got a discount for bulk buying, sold 'cut down' handguns on the black market.
Big TV moment: 'I was so nervous I was about to spew'
Tyree Wall, 13, got the rock star treatment during three days of intense preparations.
Finding the balance between sympathy and empathy
40 years caring for the deceased and the living. Taupō funeral director honoured.
Rugby league legend and ambassador 'saddened' by brawl
Comments come after fighting erupted at senior match.
Blast from the Past: $5 op shop camera photo mystery solved
Georgia Browne thought she'd scored a bargain. The camera was priceless.
Pack an umbrella: Heavy rain watch in place
Bay of Plenty residents should prepare for a wet one.
Bay of Plenty, Taupō tickets big Lotto winners this weekend
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'We're like a family and we're all really close'
A Taupō restaurant had to adopt new strategies to face the challenges of the pandemic.
Tourist's death on Tongariro a 'tragic reminder' of solo hiking risks
Better decisions and having a locator beacon could have saved the hiker's life - Coroner.