New ZealandRealtor pledges to helicopter for saving her sonThe Greenlea Rescue Helicopter will be the recipient of a Turangi business' fundraising.16 Apr 09:19 PM
New ZealandThousands protest changes to rescue chopperA protest against cutting Taupo's Greenlea rescue helicopter attracted 1200 people.16 Apr 05:49 AM
New ZealandClosure of rescue helicopter service opposedResidents brave heavy rain to support the continued air rescue operations at Taupo.16 Apr 12:48 AM
New ZealandMan critical after hit and run incident in TaupoThe incident happened on Huka Falls Rd this afternoon.15 Apr 09:03 AM
New ZealandHit and run incident in TaupoA vehicle has hit a pedestrian in Taupo and left the scene this morning.14 Apr 12:59 AM
New ZealandHouse ablaze in TurangiFire crews a putting out hot spots at a Turangi house after being fully involved earlier.12 Apr 04:05 AM
New Zealand44,000 still powerless, more strong winds, thunder tonightThe coldest temperature was -4.8C in Nelson Lakes.11 Apr 05:32 PM
New ZealandMan's manslaughter of sister divides familyAdrian Ngamotu sentenced for the manslaughter of his sister at Acacia Bay last year.11 Apr 03:07 AM
New ZealandFirst major snowfall of the year for Mt RuapehuBig snow dump on central North Island ski fields.11 Apr 03:06 AM
New ZealandSeven homes red-stickered after tornadoEleven houses are uninhabitable as homeowners bunk with family and friends.10 Apr 10:05 PM
New ZealandGet prepared, not rescued from Tongariro Crossing, warn policePlan carefully if you're thinking of doing something adventurous this weekend.10 Apr 08:06 PM
New ZealandRoof ripped off by National Park twisterKiwi in the National Park has described witnessing a twister rip through the area.10 Apr 01:14 AM
BusinessTourism industry shocked at proposal to scrap Taupo rescue helicopterProposal to axe Greenlea Rescue Helicopter doesn't make sense to tourism operators.09 Apr 10:40 PM
New ZealandAuckland warned to brace for wind, lightningA "bitterly cold day" for most as the first real winter storm of the year hits.09 Apr 05:52 PM
New ZealandWanted man evades police cordonsA police spokesperson has confirmed there were cordons in place.09 Apr 12:17 AM
New ZealandRegions on alert for impending stormPowerco warns customers of impending storm09 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandThe big chill: Heavy snow, icy winds on the way tonightThe storm is forecast to dump as much as half a metre of snow in places.08 Apr 05:17 PM
New ZealandPotential loss of Rotorua rescue helicopter a 'slap in the face'The rescue helicopter provider said Taupo and Tauranga helicopters could cover Rotorua.06 Apr 07:15 PM
New ZealandRotorua and Taupo MPs seek answers over rescue choppersMcClay and Upston said they would be seeking answers from the Government.05 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandTuwharetoa Maori Trust Board: Taupo rescue chopper must stayThe Trust Board says removing the Taupo base would dramatically affect the risk to people.04 Apr 10:29 PM
New ZealandRotorua and Taupo rescue helicopters could be scrappedFears lives could be lost if Rotorua and Taupo rescue helicopters are scrapped.04 Apr 07:31 PM
New ZealandMayor: Lives will be lost if Taupo rescue chopper goesUnder a new proposal, Taupo would no longer have a rescue helicopter.03 Apr 06:26 AM
New Zealand'It's just too cruel': Community in shock after kids killed in Desert Rd crashTheir two sons, one aged 4 the other two months, died in the accident.02 Apr 08:21 PM
New ZealandEaster road toll highest in eight yearsThree times as many people died over the long weekend as last year.02 Apr 07:06 PM
New ZealandCharter schools that may never open were paid $3.4mTwo charter schools were paid $1.5m between them on the day Jacinda Ardern was sworn in.02 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSecond child dies from Desert Rd crashTwo children have now died from a crash on the Desert Rd on Friday.01 Apr 05:35 AM
New ZealandEaster road toll: Four people dead so farPolice are pleading with motorists to take care when travelling home tomorrow.01 Apr 05:32 AM
New ZealandWoman killed in Easter crash had just lost her motherWoman who died in Easter crash was grieving the recent loss of her mother.31 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandChild dead following truck v car crash near WaiouruThe death brings the Easter weekend road toll to two.30 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandVending machines give homeless some independence backSelf-service units could supply food, toothbrushes, sanitary products and blankets.26 Mar 07:01 PM
KahuLogs 'come to life' in Tongariro National ParkPouwhenua mark cultural significance of Tongariro. Made with funding from NZ on Air.26 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHealth warnings lifted for lakes Ohakuri and MaraetaiThe health warnings for Lake Ohakuri and Lake Maraetai have now been lifted.22 Mar 08:13 PM
New ZealandPet rabbit owners urged to vaccinate ahead of virus releaseThe release of the RHDV1 K5 virus to tackle wild pests is due to occur in mid-April.22 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandWoman found dead in overturned car near TaupoAlarm raised after another woman in the car crawled free and went for help.19 Mar 05:30 PM
