Masseuse badly beaten after refusing client refund for $600 massage
She eventually pulled one of his hands off her neck and whispered 'take the money'.
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Taupō Supercars round looks set to be permanent fixture
Supercars Championship organisers say a second NZ round is not out of the question.
Police seek man who may have information on a Tokoroa knife-point burglary
Police have asked the man or anyone who knows him to contact them.
'As good as Bathurst': Fans celebrate start of ITM Taupō Super400
The Track to Town event was a big success as Supercars start practice today.
Alpine crossing lakes finally clear of noxious weed
The Emerald Lakes are one of the most photographed parts of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
Supercars excitement builds ahead of first Taupō racing
Supercars roared into Taupō this week with a welcome event and parade of cars.
Pedestrian dies after being struck by car near Taupō Pak'nSave
Two other pedestrians and the driver have been transported to hospital.
Two horses shot dead by police north of Taupō
'The horses began to travel at speed towards the highway.'
Waikato River boaties banned from launching at popular Lake Taupō marina
Boaties have to comply with a strict cleaning regime before launching at this marina.
Family picks up the pieces after house destroyed by fire
"It's like being on holiday except you forgot to take everything."
Brawl in Taupō: Five men arrested after fight with bar stool, baseball bat at Richmond Shops
Witnesses of the fight called police about 1pm yesterday.
Tense scenes as driver of double fatal crash admits guilt
Jeannine Ball and her mother-in-law Lynda Ball died in the Taupō crash earlier this year.
Tongariro Alpine Crossing closed after tramper dies
A person has died while traversing the Tongariro Crossing.
The gold that no one wants: Invasive species found in Taupō fun park
Biosecurity NZ finds highly invasive species after tip-off.
Gold clam discovered in Taupō, lagoon closed, swimmers asked to take action
Biosecurity NZ issues plea to anyone who has been at the lagoon in the past fortnight.
Former psychologist claims ADHD clients who complained were ‘fake’
Gunther van der Heijden maintains NZ's health system is "corrupt".
Third-generation cowboy takes out national rodeo championship
Rotorua rider named all-around champion cowboy.
Man's conviction for obstructing police officer overturned due to impact on his mana
'Powerful evidence' presented to High Court, judgment says.
Joy not hate the theme for Taupō rainbow event
The family-friendly event returns for its second year, with even more on offer.
Animal cruelty trial: 'Belligerent' farmer did the best he could, defence says
Crown says he "sat on his hands" and left animals "emaciated and at the point of death".
Fire crews find bedroom ablaze in Taupō house
Four fire trucks were sent to the incident on Invergarry Rd.
'Accessible by boat or helicopter': Richwhite bach on Lake Taupō for sale
'Charming fisherman's cottage with three bedrooms, one bathroom' — and adjoining boatshed.
Schedule for Taupō Super400 sees Supercars descend on track six times
Supercars' return to New Zealand is imminent as organisers announce track schedule.
Loaded guns, 11,000 cannabis plants, 4kg of edibles seized in raid on gang lands
Police arrested 25 people in the five-day operation.
Regional routes marginal in some areas says airline boss
The airline says it has been subsidising routes since 2020.
Six60 and country music star to play Taupō Supercars gig
Another major act has been announced as part of the off-track programme.
Sister has brother evicted from Taupō home to enable sale
Sibling had taken out an ANZ mortgage over the parents' home to invest in a business.
Waka ama team paddles to Hawaii competition
The masters team will swap Lake Taupō in winter for the Pacific Ocean in summer.
Gunman on the run in Taupō after knife fight sparks school lockdown
Police will be visiting friends and family of gunman as the search resumes
'Unprecedented demand' sees extra grandstand built for Taupō Super400
The return of Supercars to New Zealand has been met with huge demand for tickets.
'This is a Kangaroo court': Psychologist saw ADHD clients despite being under supervision
Gunther van der Heijden didn't turn up for the HDPT hearing.
Celtic cross discovered on ancient Kaimanawa wall near Lake Taupō
An amateur historian scraped off moss to discover a carved symbol.
Buyer for insolvent Ruapehu Alpine Lifts skifield walks away
A buyer for the distressed skifield cites a short DoC licence, other factors in decision.
Woman turns up to petrol station with serious propane burns
The woman was airlifted to hospital.