'Fat berg' causes wastewater to spill into Lake Taupō
Water samples were being tested from the area, the results of which were due tomorrow.
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One dead after logging truck crashes
Police have confirmed a man has died after a crash in Wainui Road.
Parts of Lake Taupo deemed safe for swimming
Swimming will be allowed at the northern part of Lake Taupo's Acacia Bay
5 hurt, 1 seriously, in crash near Reporoa
All five have been taken to Rotorua Hospital, St John ambulance says.
Whanganui rider Hunter Stoneman-Boyle aims for national motorcycle glory
Whanganui motorcycle racer Hunter Stoneman-Boyle steps up to national competition
New Year's Eve weather: Fine for most
New Zealand's notoriously fickle weather will behave for most tomorrow night.
Cemetery Circuit Boxing Day meeting round up
The Suzuki Series finale on the Cemetery Circuit in Whanganui ran pretty much to form
Couple really take the plunge after exchanging vows
Wellington couple decided to tie the knot on the Taupo Bungy platform.
Rich lister cleared over farm sale; claims 'lacked merit'
Colin Armer and his co-defendants are now due a costs payout into the millions
MetService: 'Don't take fine weather for granted'
Temperatures are set to "yoyo" the week before Christmas, the MetService warns.
'Zombie' drug strikes again on Taupo street
Video allegedly shows two women passed out in car after taking synthetic drugs.
In the blink of an eye: Anatomy of a road tragedy
On a wet day in October four people from two vehicles died in a single crash.
Health warning lifted for Lake Taupo
Health warning issued last week for parts of Lake Taupo has been lifted.
Moko: Kiwis not happy with monitoring, says minister
Deaths a tragedy, but mInister says 'no' to children's register.
Who is new Reserve Bank boss Adrian Orr?
Adrian Orr's appointment as Reserve Bank Governor has been met with approval by economists
Toxin-producing algae at another Taupo bay
Samples show toxic algae is present in bay on Lake Taupo.
More algae blooms found in Lake Taupo
Regional council staff have collected more samples from algae blooms in lake.
Heat keeps lake's toxic algae bloom
Lake Taupo's toxic algae bloom is expected to stay around while hot weather continues.
Midnight Lake Taupo rescue: Warning on inflatables
Four men rescued after getting blown out onto Lake Taupo in their cheap inflatable rafts.
Motorcyclist killed in Taupo crash named
Benjamin Allan Biddle, 32, died yesterday after his bike collided with a ute near Motutere
Where the royals could honeymoon in NZ
A honeymoon in New Zealand would be the ultimate romantic break for the loved-up duo.
Man to remain in mental health facility after killing wife
Simon Harvey Frank will be detained in hospital as a special in-patient.
Thunderstorms brewing over North Island
A second round of thunderstorms are brewing after yesterday's downpours
Hillside city homes chosen in House of the Year
Homes across the country were recognised for their excellence.
Key drives home men's health message
Sir John took part in the Men's Health Trust's annual Charity Golf Tournament at Wairakei.
Mountain biker suffers puncture wound in collision
The man collided with another mountain biker coming from the opposite direction.
Taupo mayor awaiting kidney transplant
Taupo mayor David Trewavas has been diagnosed with kidney disease.
A BMX artist with a smashed-up body
Dirt-jump star Paul Langlands says he is living the dream.
Locals oppose planned fuel stop
"It will ruin the street" say neighbours. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Heartthrob chef to millions showcases Kiwi cuisine
Celebrity Chinese Chef Nicholas Tse visits NZ. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Mechanic admits driving Lamborghini 170km/h
According to GPS, car was driven from Taupo to Rotorua - twice.
Lamborghini stoush: garage disputes 'joyride' claim
The car's owner claims shoddy work and joyriding; the mechanic says he hasn't been paid.