Buried in shallow grave: Two men charged with murder
Two men charged with murder after human remains found buried in a shallow grave.
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Caps off to skiers when slopes open
Skifield operators not restricted in how many skiers they have on the slopes this season.
Local Focus: Crowds gone from Tongariro Crossing so now's the time
COVID 19 puts NZ walks in a time warp. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Buried in shallow grave: Arrest in Desert Rd body mystery
Man charged with accessory to murder after the fact in Desert Rd body case.
Taupō tourism campaign goes local
'Love this place' campaign hopes to save local business. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Desert Rd body: Police search second Auckland property in homicide inquiry
Police release first photo of Ricky Wang, missing since 2017, and search city apartment.
'A good kick': Cop stood down after kicking, aiming gun at handcuffed robber
IPCA has found the officer's actions towards a robbery suspect were unjustified.
Dashcam footage will help investigators working on Hawke's Bay whānau road tragedy
Images from in one of NZ's worst crashes expected to uncloak mystery of eight deaths.
Local Focus: Taupō businesses preparing for alert level 3
Only some businesses can begin trading on Tuesday. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Living a 'nightmare': Couple lose isolation caravan and belongings in fire
The pair had been isolating in their caravan in Marotiri just out of Taupō.
Taupō house up in flames, busy night for firefighters
Two large fires ravaged properties in Taupō overnight.
Firefighters battling large house fire in Taupō
It is the second blaze crews have been called to in the region overnight.
Local Focus: Taupō businesses face uncertain tourist future
Will domestic tourists make up for internationals? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Taupō mayor demands visitors avoid town during lockdown
This weekend would usually see plenty of tourists. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Desert Rd human remains: Man at centre of homicide investigation named
Name released in homicide investigation after body found buried off Desert Rd.
Desert Road human remains: Police search West Auckland house
An Auckland house is being searched in connection to a body found buried off Desert Rd
Power bill cuts for Napier, Hastings, Rotorua and Taupō
Electricity price drop for Unison Network. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Rāhui placed over Taupō's Huka Falls
The Department of Conservation has implemented the closure on behalf of the trust.
Human remains found buried off Desert Road
'Grave fears' for missing person leads police to remote burial site in North Island.
Man who tested positive for Covid-19 couldn't get through to helpline for 4 days
Te Mahau Kingi tested positive for the virus after returning to Auckland from London.
First Covid-19 patient from Taupo named
He returned from London, via Dubai and arrived in Auckland on flight EK0448.
Critical injuries: Road reopens after SH1 crash near Taupō
The crash happened on Centennial Dr in Rotokawa about 3pm.
Car with teen inside taken from serious crash scene
The crash happened on Poihipi Rd 1km out of the Taupō township.
'My life has finally begun!': 7yo TikTok star on viral fame
Star of viral dance video has "gone all shy" but she couldn't be happier, says her mum.
'She's got moves': Girl goes viral with Tik Tok dance at Taupō Ironman event
Seven-year-old girl helping out at Ironman event goes viral for her dancing skills.
Hiker suffers serious burns at Tongariro Alpine Crossing while trying to get a photo
Burns sustained up to knee after leg goes through the surface crust.
Local Focus: Taupō airport developments about to take off
Developments for a new terminal, apron and car-park. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
When will Taupo's next 'super-eruption' happen?
Four of the 10 recorded 'super-eruptions' in past 2.8 million years have happened in NZ.
Taupō Airport to be upgraded and expanded
Taupō Airport to be expanded through a $5.9 million Government funding boost.
Series of small earthquakes recorded underneath Mt Ruapehu
"The seismic recordings indicate a source beneath the summit area."
Five crashes, 23 deaths: Grim toll for Taupō's roads
The Taupō /South Waikato road toll last year was 33, many of them multiple fatalities.