Latest fromTaupo
Dad's tatts lend an ear to his kids
The Taupo father who got a cochlear implant tattoo to match his daughter's real one now has another - this time for his son.
UPDATE: Two in hospital following fatal crash
A man is dead and two others have serious injuries after a car and a four-wheel-drive vehicle collided north of Taupo last night.
Major blaze at Taupo plastics factory
Fire crews at a Taupo plastics factory have now left the scene after a major blaze tore through the building.
Heartbreak over death of toddler
The family of a toddler who died from injuries he suffered in an alleged assault are still in shock.
Dad's sweet tattoo for his daughter
A Taupo dad has gotten a cochlear implant tattooed on his head to help his little girl not feel like the odd one out.
Stand up against domestic violence
An anti-violence group has called for the country to take a lasting stand against domestic abuse following the killing of a Taupo mother.
Death a 'terrible stain on community'
A post-mortem examination is being held in Auckland today to establish the cause of death of 47-year-old Katrina Rose Drummond.
Skydiver takes plunge after Taupo crash
The first time she attempted a skydive, London woman Gwendolyn DeSilva heard the engine cut out and had to make a daring mid-air escape before watching the plane plummet.
Taupo plane engine sent for analysis
The engine of a skydiving plane, which is suspected to have failed over Lake Taupo, will be sent to Canada this week for analysis.
Lucky 13: Skydivers leap for lives
"Exiting a plane at low altitude to get out and activate parachutes and have them open normally and land safely is amazing."
Fatal Ferrari crash at track
One person has died and another suffered minor injuries after a Ferrari crashed at Taupo Motorsport Park this afternoon.
Duathlon: A different combination of speed and wheels
Taupo Motorsport Park once again plays host to the National Duathlon Championships on Sunday in an event that incorporates the elite, age group and school titles.
