A Taupo mother says one of the positives to come out of her young son's near-fatal ruptured appendix was a reminder of the goodness in the world.

Chef Michel Louws' mission is to fulfil his diners' every request, finds Diana Balham.

Dropping a cigarette butt or chewing gum in Taupo could set you back $100 following changes to the council's littering policy.

A tourist who was sexually attacked in an alleyway as she headed home after a night out was so scared she urinated, the Rotorua District Court has been told.

As a child, Judy Bailey spent almost every holiday in Taupo. She returned to the area to revisit childhood memories - and seek out new ones.

A 17-year-old has pleaded guilty to two charges of causing injury to a husband-and-wife cycling duo near Taupo in May.

Edward Rooney discovers he could get used to the pleasures that come with being chairman of the board.

Sarah Lawrence tries to break the winter rut by kicking off training for the annual Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge.