Snow warning for SH1 Desert Road
Snow showers may affect the road on Friday near the summit.
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Watch: Pulp friction - slippery trail of oranges on SH5
State Highway 5 between Napier-Taupō was covered in orange pulp this morning.
Māori scholar works on US college fellowship from Taupō
Hemopereki Hoani Simon says some people find his work on political philosophy challenging.
Loss of Ruapehu spring skiing 'heartbreaking'
"It's heartbreaking because there's nothing you can do about it."
Waikato Inc shows most resilience in regional lockdown survey
Waikato most optimistic in survey of Auckland, Tauranga, Taupō commerce.
Covid on Tuesday, $27m event cancelled on Wednesday
Chance to further showcase our town, says Taupō mayor after Ironman 70.3 Worlds postponed
'Heartwarming' response to call for help from family stuck in hospital
A couple from Tūrangi were in hospital with their firstborn when NZ went into lockdown.
Avalanche risk 'high': People urged to stay away from mountains
Avalanche danger levels have reached a winter-season high.
'Storm of a season' sees Mt Ruapehu skifields generously topped up
Up to 40cm of snow fell in parts of the resort.
'Firearms, gangs and drugs': Meth and black market gun dealer sent to jail
Illegal firearms dealer Gordon Mark McRae was sentenced in Rotorua District Court today.
'Extremely fortunate': Infrared camera finds missing man in bush after 36 hours
The man was reported missing just after midday on Saturday.
Woman murdered by partner was 'beautiful and full of life'
Darkie Cable has pleaded guilty to murdering Samantha Reid near Taupō in January 2020.
Insta and Facebook troll admits child sex offences
He was jailed in 2013 for similar offending and now he's back grooming young girls.
Deep earthquake felt across North Island overnight
The deep earthquake was widely felt, but not close to the epicentre.
Rotorua and Taupō to receive kaupapa Māori mental health service
Associate Minister of Health Peeni Henare met with providers of Poutama Ora today.
High court ruling: Iwi can charge commercial users on Lake Taupō
Taupō iwi have confirmed their right to charge commercial operators on Lake Taupō.
Bloody end for young father in Desert Rd case
Massage parlour manager's jailhouse call tipped cops off to dead body, Crown says.
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.
Drink-driving charges laid after fatal Tokoroa crash
The 40-year-old was allegedly drink driving when the couple were struck.
Polar blast: 'Waves' of cold weather closing in on NZ
Polar air is due to arrive over parts of the South Island over the next few days.
Crisp and clear: Thousands hit Mt Ruapehu for opening
It has been a spectacular start to the season on the maunga
NZ's meth crisis: The rural towns bearing the brunt
Wastewater data obtained by the Herald provides a stark view of our national drug problem.
Cop allegedly knocked unconscious during arrest
Police officers were now suffering more serious injuries when assaulted, union says.
Three prison workers killed: Booze, fatigue likely factors
Three prison workers died after the van they were in crashed into a truck in May 2019.
'Same old disaster': Ruapehu shuttle operator says parking system stacked against motel guests
Snow taxi service thinks motel guests won't be able to access ski fields on bluebird days.
Council offers $200 per household to fix dripping taps
Fixing Ohakune's water leaks could prevent the usual winter "boil water" notices.
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.
Tourism jobs go begging, receptionists making beds
Worker shortages mean businesses struggling out of Covid-19 are at reduced capacity.
'Trail of injured people': League match ends in 'all-out brawl'
Investigation launched after violence leaves witness 'shocked and disgusted'.
'Dire' shortage of staff for Ruapehu's ski areas
Border restrictions mean the ski areas may be unable to open on time.
SH5 reopens after truck and trailer crash
A crane was brought in to help with the removal.
Mt Ruapehu experiencing 'minor volcanic unrest' - Geonet
The crater lake temperature has cooled, but minor unrest is still being recorded.