'Loved and valued' police constable dies in Waikato crash
The 30-year-old was stationed in Tokoroa and had worked in the Taupō area since 2018.
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The big issue worrying a retiring police district commander
After more than 40 years on the force, Andy McGregor says it's time to wind down.
Gas main rupture: Evacuated Tokoroa residents allowed to return to their homes
People are being advised to avoid the area.
Volcanic unrest: More than 80 earthquakes recorded under Lake Taupō in three weeks
According to GeoNet, earthquake swarms are common in the Taupō Volcanic Zone.
Taupō Legal Corner: Can I date my workmate?
Frontline Law solicitor Julie Schmidt gives some advice.
Taupō's $10m airport terminal right on track
New terminal is one of the few major construction projects in NZ on time and on budget.
Bit, spat at, hit with axes: Top cop says assaults on police becoming more violent
Revealed: The number of assaults on police officers over the past five years.
'Abhorrent', 'hideous': What's going on at Lake Taupō's Hole in One Challenge?
Expansion plans for the Taupō tourist attraction have been abandoned after public outcry.
Unfinished business: Kiwi BMX star sets new personal record
The attempt has been a year in planning and design
Crater lake temp rising: Strong tremor and steam plumes at Mt Ruapehu
Crater lake temperature rises to 41C.
Some could 'lose their lives': 72 people waiting for mental health support at DHB
Two patients have died in the past six years before treatment.
Locals and visitors reminded Mt Ruapehu 'is the boss'
'He'll do what he wants to do' is a common sentiment shared among Ruapehu locals.
Green light: Council and Tūwharetoa agree terms on new building
The building will be constructed at the former Taupō RSA site at 67 Horomatangi St.
Plume visible over Mt Ruapehu
Steam plume ascended to about 1-1.5 km above the summit area, GeoNet says.
Mt Ruapehu has strongest tremor in 20 years
A period of heightened unrest continues for Mt Ruapehu.
Student took 1914 days to re-engage, get back to classroom
One student not attending took 1914 days to re-engage and get back into the classroom.
4yo found unrestrained in car driven by teen accused of hit and run
The driver also allegedly fled police during the incident.
How hidden seismic cues could tip off the next big blow
Could hidden seismic signals be the key to predicting New Zealand's next big eruption?
'Pressure could be building': Mt Ruapehu in longest period of unrest in 20 years
Elevated volcanic unrest has been sustained at Mt Ruapehu for four weeks.
Manhunt underway in Taupō after police officers shot at
A routine stop ended with shots fired at officers and the gunman running away.
Fili hurtling towards NZ - communities brace for wild weather
Fili is now bringing rain to Northland before damaging falls hit further down East Coast.
Red alert issued as ex-cyclone Fili tracks towards East Coast
Tropical Cyclone Fili is tracking further east of New Zealand, the latest models show.
Warning of coastal floods, severe 100km/h gales as ex-tropical cyclone Fili to hit NZ
WeatherWatch also warns of potential slips and road disruption this week.
Thank you to 'the DG': Bloomfield's resignation; 12,575 cases, 15 deaths
Press conference covers boosters for 16, 17 yr olds, Bloomfield's retirement announcement.
'Likelihood of eruption has certainly increased': Mt Ruapehu tremors highest in nine years
Mt Ruapehu has woken up, with tremors and rising crater lake temperatures
Temperatures at Mt Ruapehu crater lake continue to rise
Over the past eight days, the temperature has risen further from 32C to 36C.
Watch: Driver hobbles away from shocking crash after fleeing police
Driver didn't stop for police, then came a cropper on moderate corner.
Special Olympics swimmers break record for Lake Taupō crossing
Two Special Olympics swimmers have completed a 33km swim across Lake Taupo.
Iwi seeks input into NZ history curriculum
Ngāti Tūwharetoa rangatira says hapū want their own authentic stories taught.
Mafia-like tactics: How a gang's drug empire came crashing down
Big business: The inside story on the inner workings of a major organised drug operation
'It's just crazy': Petrol prices drive surge in EV ownership
A Taupō EV dealer has seen sales more than double this month.
SH5 reopens after crash closes road for nearly 10 hours
Truck and trailer crashed pre-dawn; salvage continued mid-afternoon.
Taupō flat killing: Man struck flatmate with hammer, stabbed him four times
An altercation between two Taupō flatmates resulted in a man's death.