Heat keeps lake's toxic algae bloom
Lake Taupo's toxic algae bloom is expected to stay around while hot weather continues.
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Toxic algae bloom in Lake Taupo
Scientists have been warning for years that Lake Taupo was threatened by human activities.
Hatepe water supply shut down as precaution
Taupo District Council has shut down its water supply at Hatepe as a precautionary measure
Midnight Lake Taupo rescue: Warning on inflatables
Four men rescued after getting blown out onto Lake Taupo in their cheap inflatable rafts.
Motorcyclist killed in Taupo crash named
Benjamin Allan Biddle, 32, died yesterday after his bike collided with a ute near Motutere
Man to remain in mental health facility after killing wife
Simon Harvey Frank will be detained in hospital as a special in-patient.
More thunderstorms may be on the way
Rotorua region on severe thunderstorm watch again this afternoon.
No takers for $150k Taumarunui job
General manager will receive an "Auckland salary" for the "right" candidate.
Mt Ruapehu emits high levels of poisonous gas
Mt Ruapehu is at alert level one after high gas emissions were recorded.
Residents allowed to return after flooding
Thunderstorms have caused major flooding and slips in Roxburgh.
Key drives home men's health message
Sir John took part in the Men's Health Trust's annual Charity Golf Tournament at Wairakei.
Tourist drowned in Taupo stream named
San Qing Lu was found face down and unresponsive at a popular bathing spot.
Serious injuries in Atiamuri crash
One person has been freed from a crash between a truck and a small van.
16,000 customers without power in massive Taupo outage
Power outage has affected large parts of Taupo.
Mountain biker suffers puncture wound in collision
The man collided with another mountain biker coming from the opposite direction.
Taupo mayor awaiting kidney transplant
Taupo mayor David Trewavas has been diagnosed with kidney disease.
Locals oppose planned fuel stop
"It will ruin the street" say neighbours. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Armed callout to Taupo school
School calls police after two students were allegedly threatened with pistol.
Mechanic admits driving Lamborghini 170km/h
According to GPS, car was driven from Taupo to Rotorua - twice.
Huka Falls visitors locked in carpark
Visitors to Huka Falls are finding themselves locked in with no toilet after hours.
Serious injuries after car hits cyclist near Taupo
One person is seriously injured after a car hit a cyclist near Taupo.
Serious injuries after Rangitaiki crash
A woman has been flown to hospital with serious injuries after a crash in Rangitaiki.
Huge fire destroys Taupo home
A witness said the house in suburban Taupo looked burnt beyond repair.
Desperate grandfather drags girl from fiery wreck
Truck crashed and caught fire, trapping three children and adult.
Huka Falls kayaker had done it before
Woman paddler had tackled the waterway before, but this time was different.
Man had 'disease of the mind' when he killed his wife
Husband thought if he killed his wife, they would get a clear passage to heaven.
Five killed during long weekend
The holiday road toll has risen after five people died on New Zealand roads.
Dramatic rescue of kayaker at Huka Falls
Watch: Kayaker who got into trouble at Huka Falls has been lifted to safety by helicopter.
Kayaker rescued near Huka Falls by helicopter
A woman has been rescued near Huka Falls after falling from her kayak.
Fatal impact: The last flight of the Kaka
All 13 killed when plane skidded then slammed into Mt Ruapehu in 1948.
Motorcyclist killed in Turangi crash, road toll at 2
Aucklanders heading south for the long weekend could be in for a slow trip.
Horror crash inquiry to take months
Early inquiries into crash which killed four rules out passing lane as a factor.
Bikini-clad skiers hit slopes for breast cancer
More than $650 was raised for NZ Breast Cancer Foundation in the annual event.