Three people await fate over tyre-stockpiling case
Two people have been sentenced in relation to a tyre dumping prosecution case.
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Dramatic Mt Ruapehu rescue: Solo climber's severe broken leg
Volunteers wore crampons while coping with ice raining down on them.
Snow factory hits Mt Ruapehu slopes
Mt Ruapehu's winter season is set to run until October 25 - snow permitting.
Taupō firm secures investment in lithium extraction for batteries
Company hoping to mine geothermal waste for use in making electric vehicle batteries.
'We messed up': Radio station apologises over sexual harassment joke
Ski FM came under fire for a job ad joking about 'sexual harassment Sundays'.
Concerns for missing Hamilton teenager, 13
Hamilton police say the teenager hasn't been seen since 5.45pm Saturday.
Faeces smeared on property: Youths leave business owners frustrated
"What these people are doing is wrong but ... we can't just throw them in jail."
Four hundred wāhine on motorbikes roar into Taupō
The riders celebrated International Women's Riding Day – and promoted cycle safety.
Father of Napier-Taupō crash victim hits out at speed drop plan
The outcome would've still been the same at 80km/h, Bruce Sanders says.
Person seriously injured in Waiouru crash
They were flown by helicopter to Waikato Hospital.
Bubble: NZ hotel heading for full recovery by end of the year
Best events bookings in a decade means a familiar challenge in tourism - finding staff.
Army veterans prepare for Anzac Day: 'You get a big of a lump in your throat'
A Taupō man is inviting a few of his mates over to his place to commemorate Anzac Day.
Hundreds of type 2 diabetes patients saved - GP on health system shake-up
Diabetes patient John was prescribed insulin for 10 years, until he met Dr Glen Davis.
Watch: Cyclist narrowly escapes serious crash with truck
The footage was shared to spread awareness of sharing the road with others.
Crash victims remain in hospital, one seriously injured
The two-car crash happened on Broadlands Rd around 8.30am yesterday.
NZTA moots dropping 83km of SH5 from 100km/h to 80km/h
'If they just taught drivers properly from the get-go they wouldn't need this.'
One seriously injured, one critical after two-car crash near Taupō
Police were notified at 8.39am.
'Every Māori family wants to have a kākahu'
Artist and designer Paretuiri Simeon makes kākahu that go on to become family heirlooms.
One dead after fiery crash at highway intersection near Mangakino
The road is closed and motorists are asked to avoid the area.
Man charged with murder after serious assault in Taupō
A man died after an attack in Arthur Cr in Taupo last night, police say.
Former pastor pleads guilty to indecently assaulting young people
The charges relate to incidents in Taupō between November 2014 and December 2017.
$5.5 million funding boost for Māori trades and training
The funding aims to help up to 150 Māori train and gain qualifications.
Man set to stand trial for murder of Taupō woman
Samantha Reid died on January 25 last year after suffering critical injuries.
Long-term outlook for damaged Taupō college still unknown
Education Ministry won't release report that assessed whether classrooms worth repairing.
Angler's horror at damage to trout from ingested rubbish
A trout badly harmed by an ingested thread spurs a call to keep rubbish out of our rivers.
Team takes GODZone win after five gruelling days of racing
The team crossed the finish line in Rotorua this morning.
Locals wanted for skifield jobs
With the gap left by internationals, Mt Ruapehu needs locals to work this ski season.
Tīrau farmer fined $12,000 for neglecting calves
Anthony Brolly failed to feed, adequately treat and prevent parasites in 245 calves.
'Meet a Muslim': National roadshow ahead of mosque attacks anniversary
'Ignorance leads to misunderstandings,' says imam touring NZ.
Inexperience and infrastructure costs blamed for local government dysfunction
Three main factors get in the way of good governance, says a veteran councillor.
Noted artist wanted to pass on love of NZ's heritage
A landmark collection was her beautiful pencil drawings of all 23 Ngāti Tūwharetoa marae
'They cut a hole in my throat': Woman breaks neck in traumatic crash
'You don't want this to happen to one of your family members.'