Cosmic light 'once-in-a-lifetime' experience for local skywatchers
A cosmic shower of light has been described as "once in a lifetime" experience.
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Wife dies of 'broken heart' three days after husband
Taupo couple Denzil Lovell, 84, and Hazel Lovell, 78, died 3 days apart.
Serious crash unit at scene of head-on crash near Taupō
The is crash at the intersection of State Highway 41 and Pukawa Rd, Omori.
New Zealander of the Year 2018 People's Choice: Rachael de Jong
A young woman who put the lives of her friends ahead of her own has been honoured.
'No, ewe drive!': Is this the most 'Kiwi as' image of all time?
A Taupō farmer's creative way to transport sheep has gone viral.
Rotorua group working to reinstate rescue helicopter
Rescue helicopters in Taupō, Tauranga and Hamilton, began servicing Rotorua six weeks ago.
Significant diesel spill on SH1 near Taupō
Emergency services are at the scene of a large diesel spill near Taupō.
Trio jailed over death of Kinloch man
Whakapumatanga Clarke, Daniel Chase, and Cody Griffin were sentenced in Rotorua.
Taupō team break car stereo volume record
Car audio enthusiasts have reached 160.6 decibels - loud enough to split a human ear drum.
New centre to keep 24/7 watch on quakes, tsunami
A state-of-the-art centre will keep a constant watch on NZ's biggest geological threats.
Proposed new trust aims to revive rescue chopper service
From November 1, Rotorua has been covered by helicopters in Taupō, Tauranga and Hamilton.
Central North Island under severe thunderstorm watch
Surface, flash flooding and slips may affect low-lying areas like valleys and rivers.
Judge tells Grace Millane's family 'your grief must be desperate'
New details about the man accused of murdering Grace Millane can now be revealed.
'Unbearable' end to search for Grace: Focus shifts to red car
A red Toyota Corolla hatchback is now the focus of the Grace Millane murder inquiry.
Proposed law change could force doctors to dob in unfit drivers
A Taupō man ignored doctors' advice to continue driving despite having dementia.
Suzuki Series roars into action
So much talent heading to Suzuki Series start line this weekend.
Arrests after Taupō aggravated robbery
Two people have been arrested following an aggravated robbery at a Taupō dairy.
Two charged with arson after Taupō blaze
As many as 50 firefighters were called to the fire that spread across three shops.
'What a waste': Steinlager beer truck loses haul
A witness told the Herald the beer appeared not to be strapped down.
Man ripped off elderly on cruel four-year spree
Jade Roa's offending stretched from Kaikohe to Te Kuiti to Hastings in the east.
No criminal charges over Mt Ruapehu bus crash that killed schoolgirl
No charges over fatal crash on road from skifield.
Group sex incident at Taupō drift event caught on camera
Police continue to follow strong lines of inquiry in their investigation.
Cop honoured for saving man from fire that killed mum and baby
The severely-burned man lit the fire to kill his ex-partner.
Time for 'different thinking' on NZ Post and regional banking
A regional hub would provide key services which are disappearing from some parts of NZ.
Police investigating sex attack on woman involving multiple offenders at drift event
Alleged incident involved a woman and five men.
Injured man pulled from burning vehicle
A man is seriously injured after he was pulled from a burning car in Taupo tonight.
Cyclist seriously injured after collision with car near Taupō
Emergency services are responding to an incident involving a car and a cyclist near Taupo.
Tramper dies at Red Crater; rāhui declared
A tramper has died on the Tongariro Crossing this morning.
Section of SH1 in Atiamuri reopens after sinkhole repair
A bridge on State Highway 1 in Atiamuri is closed due to a sinkhole.
Critically-ill man evacuated from Fiji has died
Jarred Thompson, who was medically evacuated from Fiji last week, has died.
Taupō faces another power outage tonight
Repairs following big outage mean power will be out for Taupō residents after midnight.