Didymo Dave is a Taupō icon; now, he's been recognised by King Charles.

An ATV Yamaha Viking was stolen from a dealer's yard in Tokoroa just after 4pm on Tuesday.

There are reports of injuries.

Police are speaking with a person and have verified no firearm was involved.

Powerball was not struck and has rolled over to Saturday night.

One Wellingtonian described the situation as 'complete chaos'.

It's been described as possibly the biggest-ever building industry scam in New Zealand.

The country’s grid operator Transpower issued a warning notice.

Weather remains sunny but chilly,

'It’s pretty horrible seeing your child’s lips turning blue.'

The turbine's opening ceremony involved traditional Japanese and Māori elements.

DoC eradicated the local wild goat population last year and hopes to keep it that way.

The wild horse muster didn't go ahead last year because of Cyclone Gabrielle.

She eventually pulled one of his hands off her neck and whispered 'take the money'.

Supercars Championship organisers say a second NZ round is not out of the question.

Police have asked the man or anyone who knows him to contact them.

The Track to Town event was a big success as Supercars start practice today.

Two other pedestrians and the driver have been transported to hospital.

'The horses began to travel at speed towards the highway.'

Boaties have to comply with a strict cleaning regime before launching at this marina.

"It's like being on holiday except you forgot to take everything."

Witnesses of the fight called police about 1pm yesterday.

Jeannine Ball and her mother-in-law Lynda Ball died in the Taupō crash earlier this year.

A person has died while traversing the Tongariro Crossing.

Biosecurity NZ finds highly invasive species after tip-off.

Biosecurity NZ issues plea to anyone who has been at the lagoon in the past fortnight.

Gunther van der Heijden maintains NZ's health system is "corrupt".

Rotorua rider named all-around champion cowboy.

'Powerful evidence' presented to High Court, judgment says.