Severe thunderstorms to dampen Christmas for parts of NZ
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Man imprisoned after stabbing, killing flatmate
William Capper killed his flatmate during an altercation on April 1 last year.
Five injured as bus and car crash in Taupō
It happened within 15 minutes of another crash.
Aftershocks continue as Taupō braces for another quake
The area is still being rattled after yesterday’s magnitude 5.6 earthquake.
Saboteur, brother of a cannibal, anti-vaxxer: Who is Graham Philip?
NZ's first convicted saboteur was motivated by debunked theories around the pandemic.
Quake tsunami destroys boats on Lake Taupō: 150 aftershocks rock North Island after 5.6 tremor
The quake and scores of aftershocks made for a sleepless night and left a trail of damage.
Revealed: First sabotage convict attempted to bring down national grid
New Zealand's first sabotage convict has been sent to prison.
5.6 magnitude quake in central North Island - dozens of aftershocks since
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake has struck the central North Island overnight.
Truck and car collide on rural road between Taupō and Rotorua
One person in critical condition; motorists warned to avoid the area.
Lake Taupō adventures: Best walks on the rugged western edge
Dramatic bluffs and family-friendly tracks await summer explorers of all ages
One person dead, four seriously injured in Taupō crash
The two-vehicle crash was reported at 9.10pm on Saturday.
Scientists recording 20 quakes each week at unsettled Taupō
Activity at NZ's best-known supervolcano hasn't quietened enough to lower its alert level.
Slippery slope? The future of skiing on Ruapehu
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts is in voluntary adminstration; is it the end of northern snow sports?
Worm farms to keep tonnes of waste from landfill
Food scraps, shredded paper, handtowels, cardboard, and wilted flowers will be collected.
Man missing six months 'likely' travelled in a car on day of disappearance - brother
'We miss him dearly ... we love him so much and we just want to see him come back.'
Taupō man jailed for 'extreme brutal violence' against wife
A man who stabbed his partner with scissors then a large knife has been jailed.
Lake Taupō sees red after truck spill
A part of Lake Taupo was bright red after the spill.
Who is Graham Philip, the first Kiwi convicted of sabotage?
Graham Philip today made legal history. But who is he?
Landmark case: Kiwi admits sabotage but his crimes stay secret
But the exact details of the offending remain suppressed.
Logging truck destroys garage near Taupō
A logging truck crashed into a property in the early hours of this morning.
'Each year the confidence grew': Former business manager quietly stole $900k
The 49-year-old stole just over $900,000 over a nine-year period.
Ruapehu Life Pass holders looking for a ski field lifeline
Ruapehu's 14,000 Life Pass holders are wondering about the future of their mountain.
Snow worries: Short Ruapehu season could soon be 'untenable'
Disrupted seasons have left Tūroa and Whakapapa on the brink of bankruptcy.
Live: Icy blast sweeps NZ; snow hits near Wgtn; strong wind slows traffic on Harbour Bridge
New Zealanders are experiencing one of the coldest October days in years.
After 700 quakes, what happens next at restless Taupō supervolcano?
It's possible unrest at Taupō supervolcano could rumble on through summer, scientists say.
Car owner speaks up over 'unfair' $2000 key repair bill
The young mum says the steep increase to the key fob repair was stressful.
Learning opportunities for Māori Language Week 2022
Have a go at te reo, ako (learn), whakarongo (listen), or waiata (sing).
NZ Geothermal Week draws out 100 science students
Inquisitive minds win at NZ Geothermal Week 2022 school science competition.
Residents wake to snow, SH5 reopens to motorists
'I happened to look out the window and noticed that it was snowing.'
Spring chill: Cold snap across NZ after snow falls in Christchurch, Desert Rd closed
Dunedin motorists were warned to be careful driving on the hill suburbs.
First man ever accused of sabotage appears in court
The first man ever accused of sabotage in NZ has appeared in court.
Motorcyclist dead after crash near Taupō
Emergency services were called to the scene of the crash around 1.45pm.