'Phantom' fraudster who conned Jonah Lomu granted parole, to be deported
"The Phantom" who stole $3.2m has been granted parole and will be deported to Australia.
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Killer highway closed due to slip danger
State Highway closed after man attempting to clear rockfall was killed.
Stark relief for Ironman winner
Perennial runner up Terenzo Bozzone has finally won the New Zealand Ironman in Taupo.
Elderly woman critical after Taupo crash
The woman is in an intensive care unit in Hamilton.
Building company collapses: Dozens of new homes unbuilt, 100 firms in lurch
Liquidators are still finding how much home-builder owes.
Taupo man pleads guilty to manslaughter
Adrian Ngamotu, 55, entered the plea in the High Court at Rotorua today.
Man knocked 'clean off the road' by falling rocks
Man found dead after falling rocks flung him down a bank and into a river.
Eastern arterial closed after two-truck crash
A crash involving two trucks has closed a section of the Eastern Taupo Arterial.
Meet Philip, the goat who loves fishing
A Taupo local was surprised to find a goat named Philip in his usual fishing spot.
Taupo murder accused refused bail for the second time
Taupo murder accused denied bail for the second time.
Taupo to host weekend of wellness
Weekend of yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and music coming to Taupo.
Anxious, blanket-obsessed dog lights up the internet
Taupo dog Anxiety Girl is a hit online because of her quirky ways.
Firm fined for taking water
Evergreen Landcare staff took water from hydrants because that's what they 'normally did'.
Lupton flies to the lead
Ken Lupton flies the flag for Waverley after round one of Hydro Thunder series
A life less ordinary
The story of four different Kiwis who've chosen to jump off the "normal life" path.
Luptons hot favourites in hydroplane series
The Lupton clan from Waverley is set to dominate upcoming hydroplane series
Seven people evacuated after SH46 flooding
MetService spokesperson said the Taupo township had 7.2mm of rain in an hour.
Motorcyclist dies overnight after crash near Taupo
The man was involved in a crash with a car yesterday afternoon.
Karen Aim's father: 'Don't let killer walk free'
Brian Aim wonders whether his daughter's killer is safe to be released into society.
One dead, at least eight others injured in crashes
One person has died and at least eight other people have been injured in serious crashes.
Wanted man thought to be in Rotorua
Police have a number of warrants to arrest Kewene Thompson, 44,
'Fat berg' causes wastewater to spill into Lake Taupō
Water samples were being tested from the area, the results of which were due tomorrow.
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.