Three helicopters and multiple fire crews battled the blaze.

"It was meant to be adventure training and it turned into snow survival."

Witnesses earlier said the fire was worrying nearby homeowners.

He will be appearing in Taupō District Court this morning.

Judge calls attack 'sustained and gratuitous' over money dispute.

Information sought on Samir Derek Belhajjam, 30, who fled at 6pm on Monday

Belhajjam was wearing green prison-issue shorts and an orange high-vis vest.

The equivalent ad value for the mention would be $518,000, Tourism NZ estimated.

Ground temperatures above 13C needed to carry out work.

The changing road layouts and speed restrictions will be in place from January until May.

One rapid response unit and one helicopter responded to the incident this afternoon.

Taupō man served full prison sentence of three years and one month.

'I’ve got a noose with your name on it,' he wrote of Dame Jacinda Ardern during her term.

Roads in this region claimed 192 lives from 2022 to 2024.

'We’ve lost people ... all vital to making sure a hospital functions accordingly.'

Popular float has a dark and dangerous side.

Plus - we ask why one city, unusually, has no honourees on this year's list.

As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.

The Taupō & Tūrangi Herald will continue in the new year – what about the rest?

He used his belt to stop the bleeding and waited 45 minutes before being spotted.

AA's message to drivers: Be prepared for roadie delays – be polite to road workers.

Mangakino School once had a roll of 1800 students, now it has 50.

Solar farm should generate enough power for about 100,000 homes.

'We are preparing for the busiest summer we have seen.'

A member of the public appears to try and slash the car's tyres to prevent escape.

Richard Paru was high on methamphetamine when he tortured a woman in her own home.

The crash was reported about 10am.

The huge international field was treated to stunning NZ scenery.