In pictures: First snowfall of the year as cold snap hits
A chilly autumnal blast sweeps up the country bringing freezing temperatures.
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Paddlers splash down on Tikitapu for school waka ama champs
More than 1600 paddlers have descended on Rotorua.
Rising wait times for children's mental health assessments 'worrying'
'The need is way greater than the actual capacity to service that need'.
'Sick of men attacking her': Murderer appeals life sentence for shooting
Moetū Kaitai was high when she fatally shot Kalvin Kana after a confrontation.
Police disappointed at number of tickets issued on re-opened Napier-Taupō Rd
The highway has re-opened to the public with temporary speed reductions.
It’s all about safety as Napier-Taupō road re-opens
State Highway 5 traffic moved for the first time in five weeks.
Meth-addicted serial shoplifter punched supermarket worker in face
A prolific shoplifter with a methamphetamine habit has been sent to jail.
Critical injuries: One airlifted to hospital after crash south of Rotorua
The road was cleared about 2.30pm.
Eat your greens: a collection of Aotearoa’s finest sustainable dining experiences
Care about what's on your plate and in your glass? These Kiwi businesses do too.
Napier to Taupō road reopens to all traffic during daylight hours
The highway has been closed since Cyclone Gabrielle caused a large slip.
Number of banned guns seized after mosque shooting revealed
Local deerstalkers take aim at the Govt for how hunters were treated after March 15.
Popular mountain bike park 'likely to be closed for next six months'
Forests remain closed due to the extensive damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Major milestone for SH5 recovery with freight convoys under way
Cyclone Gabrielle devastated the route last month.
Cyclone recovery: PM says it might be best to 'give up' on some roads
Some roads, like State Highway 25A, just shouldn't be there, says Chris Hipkins.
PM attends sculpture unveiling in Taupō's new town centre
Taupō people are celebrating the completion of a $25m upgrade of the town centre.
Taupō-Napier road set to be closed until April
Waka Kotahi NZ TransportAgency was hoping to have the road open earlier.
Unrest at Taupō: Supervolcano rumbles on after recent 4.4 quake
Scientists keeping the official alert level of NZ's famous supervolcano slightly raised.
Despite troubles, Mt Ruapehu keeps its cool for next ski season
The intention is to have both Turoa and Whakapapa operating for 2023.
Sudden downpour overwhelms Taupō drainage systems
Taupō residents are mopping up after a short, sharp deluge on Sunday.
Drivers 'falling asleep at the wheel' more than 100 times each day
A Taupō company is working to make New Zealand's roads safer.