Friends of a heavily pregnant woman who survived a house fire have created a Givealittle page.

The 44-year-old Atiamuri scaffolder is on trial in the High Court at Rotorua.

Tributes are flowing for a young mum and dad and their baby son who were killed in a house fire.

Turangi is an affordable place for Kiwis to buy a holiday home, if you're prepared to travel.

Forensic work continues today at the scene of a house fire in the Taupo District, which has now claimed three lives.

A third person has died following a tragic house fire southeast of Taupo in the early hours of this morning.

A scammer used social media to prey on a vulnerable homeless woman and her children by promising them a house if they paid up front. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Police have revealed a baby and a woman died in a house fire on a large dairy farm early today.

The Desert Rd is closed this morning.

A Polish tourist has been charged after a crash that seriously injured two.

Two people in a critical condition after a crash near Turangi.

Scientists have put a recent spate of Central North Island quakes down to long-term tectonic "stretching" rather than worrying volcanic activity.

Tongariro bus crash survivor Tom Hickey asked his rescuers who paid for their help - their answer surprised him.

King Country residents are debating the future of the local power trust - which currently pumps more than $1 million a year back into the community Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Police have cordoned off a house in Norman Smith Street in Taupo following a reported sudden death at the address.

Broadlands Forest Resident Graham Sperry spotted what he believes may be sewage on the river bank over the weekend, and is worried it could pose a health risk. Made with funding from NZ On Air

Two people have been killed on SH4 near National Park and one in the Hurunui District.

The Desert Road has reopened, but due to damage on the road there will be ongoing delays while repairs are made, police said.

A Kiwi couple have returned to total destruction after a blaze left their holiday home near Taupo in ashes.

Years ago, a Maori boy was caught stealing lollies at the local Four Square. A report labelled him a "thug". He was 10 years old, writes Dame Susan Devoy.

Ryan Lucas' friend saved his life after he was knocked unconscious after plunging down a waterfall.

A person was trapped after their car rolled on the Desert Rd this morning. A police spokeswoman said a female was taken to hospital

The newly-announced Mana-Maori electoral deal is already causing acrimony, writes Bryce Edwards.

A series of nearly 300 small earthquakes in the Taupo and Rotorua areas since last Monday may be related to 'stretching' in the area's volcanic zone.

Rod and reel found after angler disappears.

The body of missing woman Barbara Thomson has been found by police.

A renowned whitewater kayaker nearly drowned after riding a 25m waterfall last night.

A helicopter has gone down in a hilly area in the Ruapehu District this morning - the pilot has survived, but was seriously injured in the crash.

Power company Mercury will not change its operating processes at the Aratiatia Rapids following the Waitangi Day drowning of a young Auckland woman.

A review to improve the experience and manage growing visitor numbers on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is underway. The Department