Cop allegedly knocked unconscious during arrest
Police officers were now suffering more serious injuries when assaulted, union says.
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Settled weather on the way for Hawke's Bay, but drive with caution
Temperatures set to stay at the 14C to 15C mark for rest of the week.
Guns for meth: How drug dealer used frontman to buy cache of firearms
Meth dealer got a discount for bulk buying, sold 'cut down' handguns on the black market.
Rugby league legend and ambassador 'saddened' by brawl
Comments come after fighting erupted at senior match.
Came for the lake and got nothing but rain? Maggie Wicks discovers how to warm up in Taupō.
Came for the lake and got nothing but rain? Here's how to warm up in Taupo.
New data: Napier-Taupō Rd would take up to 11 minutes longer to travel if 80km/h limit added
Travel time increase if SH5 speed proposal lowered is now up to 11 minutes.
Bestiality in New Zealand: Shocking extent of indecency with animals revealed
Shocking number of cases over the last decade.
Series of small earthquakes shake Taupō overnight
A series of small earthquakes shook Taupo early this morning.
In hot water: The best places to bathe in New Zealand
Where to warm up in warm water this winter.
'Significant event': Parts of NZ bracing for major deluge, severe winds
The red warning notice is only issued for significant weather events.
Wet wet wet: Rain expected for most of the country
It will be wet in most places, but Canterbury can expect the biggest rainfall in 10 years.
Three people await fate over tyre-stockpiling case
Two people have been sentenced in relation to a tyre dumping prosecution case.
Dramatic Mt Ruapehu rescue: Solo climber's severe broken leg
Volunteers wore crampons while coping with ice raining down on them.
Where I'd rather be: Enjoyment springs eternal in Taupō
Taupō offers hot water to swim in, and plenty of great food.
Taupō firm secures investment in lithium extraction for batteries
Company hoping to mine geothermal waste for use in making electric vehicle batteries.
Critical injuries: Multiple crashes in region
Emergency services are dealing with multiple crashes in the Bay of Plenty.
Napier-Taupō Rd speed review: SH5 and 51 consultation extended
It's apologised for suggestion the average travel time would go up by less than a minute.
How the Whanganui Basin reveals region's geological history
Whanganui geology attracts students, fossil hunters. Dr Hamish Campbell explains why.
Person seriously injured in Waiouru crash
They were flown by helicopter to Waikato Hospital.
Bubble: NZ hotel heading for full recovery by end of the year
Best events bookings in a decade means a familiar challenge in tourism - finding staff.
Army veterans prepare for Anzac Day: 'You get a big of a lump in your throat'
A Taupō man is inviting a few of his mates over to his place to commemorate Anzac Day.
Local Focus: Concerns power lines won't handle demand spike from electric vehicles
Unison has moved to more time-of-use line charges. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch: Cyclist narrowly escapes serious crash with truck
The footage was shared to spread awareness of sharing the road with others.
The Insider's Guide to Taupō: Steve Manunui
The city by the lake could be New Zealand's most underrated ski town.
One seriously injured, one critical after two-car crash near Taupō
Police were notified at 8.39am.
Crombie Lockwood Kiwi Burrow welcomed 100th hatchling for 2020/21 season
Wairakei Kiwi Burrow welcomed 100th hatchling for 2020/21 season
One dead after fiery crash at highway intersection near Mangakino
The road is closed and motorists are asked to avoid the area.
Inexperience and infrastructure costs blamed for local government dysfunction
Three main factors get in the way of good governance, says a veteran councillor.
Local Focus: Taupō mayor says Māori wards law change a landmark decision
Māori wards to go through despite petition numbers. Made with funding on NZ On Air.
State Highway 5 closed due to fallen trees
Waka Kotahi NZTA hopes State Highway 5 will be open by lunchtime today.
SH5 tree fall: Napier-Taupō road reopens after 17 hours
One truck driver attempted to get through the trees and became stuck.