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Watch NZH Local Focus: Scammer targets Taupo's homeless
A scammer used social media to prey on a vulnerable homeless woman and her children by promising them a house if they paid up front. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Woman and baby dead in house fire
Police have revealed a baby and a woman died in a house fire on a large dairy farm early today.
Two dead in Taupo district house fire
A house fire near Taupo killed two people overnight.
Taupo triathlete aiming for Commonwealth Games
Olympic distance triathlon appears to suit Taupo triathlete Nicole van der Kaay.
Lake Taupo and Whakatane in Western Bay semis
Lake Taupo CC and Whakatane United have booked their place in Western Bay of Plenty reserve grade championship semi-finals this weekend
Eco-friendly lodge for Timber Trail
The lodge is expected to have spin-offs for tourism in the Rotorua and Taupo districts.
Head-on crash: Polish tourist charged
A Polish tourist has been charged after a crash that seriously injured two.
What's driving Taupo's earthquakes?
Scientists have put a recent spate of Central North Island quakes down to long-term tectonic "stretching" rather than worrying volcanic activity.
Watch NZH Local Focus: 'It smelt like sewage' - slimy substance on Waikato River bank
Broadlands Forest Resident Graham Sperry spotted what he believes may be sewage on the river bank over the weekend, and is worried it could pose a health risk. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Currie and McCauley take home Ironman New Zealand crowns
FIRST ATTEMPT: Wanaka's Braden Currie celebrates victory in the 2017 Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Ironman New Zealand in Taupo at his first
Kiwi couple find holiday home in ashes
A Kiwi couple have returned to total destruction after a blaze left their holiday home near Taupo in ashes.
Lake Taupo to play in McNaughton Trophy final
There has been a changing of the guard in McNaughton Trophy cricket this season, with two of the youngest clubs affiliated to the
Champs chase repeat Ironman wins
Cameron Brown and Meredith Kessler are back to defend their NZ Ironman crowns in Taupo.
Daughter inspires mum to Ironman number two
Inspired by daughter Steph, Lee-Anne Willis takes on Ironman NZ on Saturday.
Why we must apologise to Maori
Years ago, a Maori boy was caught stealing lollies at the local Four Square. A report labelled him a "thug". He was 10 years old, writes Dame Susan Devoy.
Taupo wants to become premier ski destination
Taupo wants to take advantage of $100 million of investment planned for Mount Ruapehu.
Rotorua and Taupo voted in top 10 dream bucket list experiences
Local tourist attractions have made the top 10 dream bucket list experiences in a recent travel company poll.
More than $45k available to community
The Geyser Community Foundation has more than $45,000 available for the Rotorua and Taupo communities from its Tindall Foundation
Severe thunderstorm watch for Rotorua
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the region. Metservice said in a statement scattered heavy showers with thunderstorms
Nobody home during house fire
It's now thought nobody was home when a Mangakino home went up in flames this morning.
One dead after car crash in Ruatahuna
A body of a person killed in a car crash in a remote patch of Te Urewera is still in the car.
Photos: Te Matatini National Kapa Haka Festival 2017
Images from Te Matatini National Kapa Haka Festival 2017 being held at Hawke's Bay Regional Sports Park in Hastings. Photos by Hawkes Bay Today.
Te Arawa hits the stage at Te Matatini (+pics)
Ngati Rangiwewehi's powerful opening day performance set the standard at the national kapa haka championship Te Matatini in Hastings.
Person freed from rolled car on Desert Rd
A person was trapped after their car rolled on the Desert Rd this morning. A police spokeswoman said a female was taken to hospital
Central Plateau Dairy Industry Award finalists announced
The third round of the 2017 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards regional finalists have been announced. Central Plateau announced their
Body of missing Taupo angler found
The body of missing woman Barbara Thomson has been found by police.
Pilot seriously injured in chopper crash
A helicopter has gone down in a hilly area in the Ruapehu District this morning - the pilot has survived, but was seriously injured in the crash.
Severe thunderstorm watch for region
There is a severe thunderstorm watch for Bay of Plenty and Taupo this afternoon and into the evening. Metservice said in a statement
Tourist spills resume at Aratiatia Rapids
Power company Mercury will not change its operating processes at the Aratiatia Rapids following the Waitangi Day drowning of a young Auckland woman.
Strategic review of Tongariro Alpine Crossing underway
A review to improve the experience and manage growing visitor numbers on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is underway. The Department
Heavy rain warnings across North Island
Tropical downpours are drenching the north of the North Island as thunderstorms loom over Northland, Auckland and Waikato.