New ZealandTruck fire closes State Highway 1 (+video)A truck is on fire south of Taupo causing State Highway 1 to close.15 Aug 11:10 PM
New ZealandBeautiful, but disastrousIt looks like a winter wonderland - unless you're a farmer who has lost stock and fences, say Hawke's Bay locals struggling after the area's worst snow storm in more than half a century.10 Aug 08:49 PM
New ZealandNapier-Taupo Rd to remain open overnight (+ Video)The Napier-Taupo Rd (State Highway 5) will remain open overnight, but the NZ Transport Agency is warning drivers to exercise extra 09 Aug 04:21 AM
New ZealandMan charged over Taupo power cut deathA man has been charged with criminal nuisance after crashing into a power pole causing an outage that led to the death of a woman on a ventilator in January.09 Aug 01:44 AM
New ZealandPolar blast leaves winter coatNew Zealand last night hunkered down for the big chill - with rugby fans battling sub-zero temperatures at the Super Rugby final.07 Aug 02:49 AM
New ZealandStrong winds, rain set for big finalNew Zealand is hunkering down for the big chill tonight - including in Wellington where footy fans are set to be endure a low of -1C for the Super Rugby final.05 Aug 10:21 PM
New ZealandSnow expected on Desert RdSnow showers are expected on the Desert and Napier-Taupo roads tomorrow. MetService said 1-3cm could settle around the Desert Rd 03 Aug 10:37 PM
New ZealandWoman seriously injured in two-car crashA woman suffered serious injuries after being ejected from her car during a crash near Taupo this morning.31 Jul 07:48 PM
New ZealandUPDATE: House fire in TurangiFire services are currently at a house fire in Turangi.24 Jul 10:09 PM
New ZealandDonations flood in as girl fights for lifeIt's all about "family time" for the Taupo two-year-old diagnosed with an inoperable brain stem tumour.24 Jul 07:44 AM
New ZealandKiwis help toddler battling for her lifeGenerous Kiwis have given over $21,000 to help little Elyse Johnson get the treatment that could save her life, but there's still a long way to go.23 Jul 03:52 AM
New ZealandMoko's killer files appealThe woman who killed toddler Moko Rangitoheriri has filed an appeal against her manslaughter sentence.21 Jul 01:50 AM
New ZealandHorror crash: Victim had missed planeArshpreet Kaur Sidhu had missed a flight to Auckland and had been catching a ride with friends when the accident happened. She should not have been in the crash.20 Jul 07:40 PM
New ZealandDesert Rd crash: Third person namedTaupo Police have named the third person killed in a fatal car crash on the Desert Road on Monday morning.20 Jul 05:48 AM
New ZealandWintry blast brings avalanche riskThe wintry blast has left dangerous avalanche conditions across New Zealand's high country.16 Jul 07:13 PM
New Zealand'They were brothers in arms'Two teenage brothers killed in a car crash last weekend were "blessed with generous, caring and loving hearts", their mother says.16 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe Big Read: Criminal lives of couple who killed little MokoCourt documents reveal criminal histories and rocky relationship before pair killed Moko.11 Jul 02:16 AM
New Zealand'It is awful, so awful'Two teenage brothers killed in a central North Island crash have been remembered as loveable boys who wore their hearts on their sleeves.09 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo brothers die in fatal Taupo crashTwo teenaged brothers died in the double-fatal crash near Taupo on Friday night.09 Jul 04:11 AM
New ZealandTwo dead after Taupo crashTwo males died when a car hit a tree and rolled near Taupo late last night.08 Jul 09:15 PM
New ZealandTwo dead in crash near TaupoTwo people died when their car hit a tree and rolled in rural Tirohanga, near Taupo on Friday night.08 Jul 11:50 AM
New ZealandMoko's killers' 100 previous convictionsThe couple jailed for killing 3-year-old Moko Rangitoheriri have more than 100 previous convictions between them, the Herald can now reveal.06 Jul 01:02 AM
New ZealandFire crews battle Turangi house blazeFirefighters are at the scene of a significant house fire in Turangi which they have been battling since 3.50pm today.02 Jul 05:46 AM
New ZealandTruck carrying cement crashes near TaupoA truck and trailer unit carrying dry cement has crashed near Taupo.27 Jun 08:30 PM
New ZealandFrom loving mother to sadistic killerNeighbour says convicted killer Tania Shailer was a 'nice girl' who sang and danced with her children prior to the horrific death of toddler Moko Rangitoheriri.27 Jun 06:56 PM
Business'They're elderly, time will sort this out'Turangi residents have been fighting with their local power company for years, with the company alleging the group is fearmongering.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMt Ruapehu in 'state of heightened unrest'Scientists continue to monitor one of New Zealand's volcanic hot spots as underground rumblings reverberate.07 Jun 05:32 AM
New ZealandResearch could prepare for eruptionsResearch into how ash clouds from a large volcanic eruption under Lake Taupo would affect the country could help with managing the disaster if it occurs.29 May 11:17 PM
TravelTaupo to launch new winter festivalInaugural Taupo Winter Festival will kickstart the cold season.26 May 11:13 PM
New ZealandFamily lucky to escape house fire in TurangiFire investigators say a family were lucky to survive after a grandmother discovered her sleepout was on fire, despite there being no alarms.19 May 03:04 AM
New ZealandThe short, tragic lives of Nia and MokoNia Glassie and Moko Rangitoheriri were both beaten to death at the age of 3.18 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMt Ruapehu's Crater Lake shows signs of coolingAfter a period of uncharacteristic bubbling and steaming, Mt Ruapehu's Crater Lake is showing signs of cooling down.17 May 05:57 AM
New ZealandMoko 'locked in bathroom for two weeks'The mother of a 3-year-old boy who died after torturous beatings at the hands of his caregivers has spoken out about her son's death.16 May 07:30 AM
