Man arrested and charged after shot allegedly fired in carpark
31-year-old due to appear in the Rotorua District Court tomorrow after Taupō arrest.
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Cyclone Gabrielle's legacy will rock Hamilton this summer
Hamilton leaders are excited about big event opportunity next year.
Young people involved in fiery fatal crash on SH5, Napier school community shaken
Two people were killed and another was taken to hospital in a critical condition.
Notorious highway black spot to get partial fix
Budget 2023 announced a raft of road projects, including one for a notorious bend on SH1.
Two people dead, one critically injured after crash near Taupō
Police were called to the crash just before 6pm on Sunday.
Rug up and carry on: Make the most of a winter break in Taupō
Combine Ruapehu's ski slopes with plenty of downtime in Taupō.
Person critically hurt after serious crash near Taupō
People travelling on SH5 should expect delays.
'Hugely demanding': Firefighters head to Canada to help tackle wildfires
Canada has had more than 500 wildfires this season.
Small town banking trial sunk due to lack of a suitable building
A banking hub trial in Tūrangi has ended before it began.
12 cars impounded in one night during boy racer sting
12 vehicles impounded, 15 unsafe vehicles were ordered off the road due to modifications
Sheep and beef farmer clinches top beer award with perfect pilsner
A farmer forced to rethink his business has brewed up the best beer in NZ.
What scientists just discovered about Taupō's latest ‘super-eruption’
The gigantic Ōruanui event was big enough to form Lake Taupō and spread ash to Antarctica.
Revealed: City homes wasting 84 tonnes of food a week - and what you can do about it
An expert shares how people can make the most of their groceries as living costs rise.
NZ’s oldest man dies two days after his 107th birthday
NZ's oldest man Jack Coe marked his 107th birthday last week and died a few days later.
Another birthday for NZ's oldest man
Jack’s long life had humble beginnings - he was born in a tent.
Teen motocross rider airlifted to hospital from Tokoroa in critical condition
South Waikato Motorcycle Club said the crash happened at their first meet for the year.
'Not doing enough': Dentist calls for Govt to prioritise dental health
Surgery wait times are affecting children's health, families and society.
'Absolute agony': Children waiting up to nine months for dental surgery
A 'frustrated' mum has struggled for months to get her 6-year-old seven fillings.
Young motorcyclist dies after incident in Taupō
St John confirmed it responded to the scene.
Four injured, two seriously in Taupō campervan crash
Traffic management is in place and motorists should expect delays.
Hamilton Michael Hill raided: Taupō store also robbed overnight, youths arrested
The raid on the store comes less than a week after a Chartwell store was hit.
Police arrest 12 after aggravated robberies and ram-raid-style burglary
The arrests were all made within 24 hours of the incident happening.
Murder of a tourist: The shocking killing of Karen Aim
A Moment In Crime podcast gives in-depth look into the murder of tourist Karen Aim
State Highway 1 blocked near Taupō by falling tree
The tree fell across both lanes, causing delays for motorists.
'Chaotic': Fresh weather warnings as 40mm of rain an hour set to lash parts of NZ
Northland, Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty all in firing line for thunder tonight.
Tūwharetoa housing strategy foundations taking shape; first affordable rentals up
Five of the 14 brand-new homes destined for Te Iwiheke Place in Tūrangi are in operation.
Man who brutally murdered tourist as a teen says killing ‘an accident’
Scottish tourist Karen Aim's killer reveals he thought violence towards women 'normal'.
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.
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.
Carvers unveil magnificent new Taupō artwork: ‘The endless hours must be respected’
Carvings by local artists Delani Brown and Kingi Pitiroi have been unveiled in Taupō.