New ZealandThunderstorms and downpours cover North IslandRisk of downpours for many as front sweeps across North Island31 Mar 06:19 PM
New ZealandMan dies after two trucks crash in South WaikatoPolice were alerted at 8.34am to the collision between Ongaroto Rd and Tirohanga Rd.29 Mar 03:50 AM
New ZealandTwo serious crashes involving motorcyclists near TaupōOne person has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.29 Mar 01:45 AM
New ZealandVehicle crashes off bridge near TaupōA vehicle has crashed off a bridge near Taupō.28 Mar 07:48 AM
New ZealandAir tragedy: Pilots killed were 'very motivated young men'Two pilots who died in Kaimanawa crash were experienced instructors.25 Mar 12:11 AM
New ZealandTree-mendous efforts pole-axe pernicious pinesWilding pines removed by hand over decades of hard work. Made with funding from NZ On Air.24 Mar 08:30 PM
New ZealandInvestigators to arrive at site of double fatal plane crashThe light aircraft crashed in a steep area of the Kaimanawa Ranges.24 Mar 04:32 PM
New ZealandTwo men confirmed dead after light plane crashThe plane's wreckage was found this morning in steep terrain.24 Mar 04:57 AM
New ZealandPerson rescued after locator beacon set offThe Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand is leading the response.24 Mar 02:35 AM
New ZealandFive years' jail for gang member who caused death of his 'bro'"I pay condolences to my bro's whānau. I apologise. Love you Mum."22 Mar 08:15 PM
New ZealandElderly driver's car plunges down bank at Lake TaupōDriver, 90, had incident at intersection that led to crash.14 Mar 11:02 PM
New ZealandDrizzly start to the weekend with risk of thunderstorms for parts of NZThe drizzly start to the weekend in Auckland and Northland is set to persevere today.08 Mar 08:12 PM
New Zealand'Are you ok son?': Mum's selfless last words after crashHenry Makene believes his mother had a spiritual part in making sure Hollie survived.08 Mar 07:21 PM
LifestyleKiwis to the rescue after tourist's engagement ring stolenA Kiwi woman's kindness has helped turn around a horrible holiday for German tourists.07 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandTūrangi camp rape: Victim's $5000 donation languishes in bank accountMoney meant for playground equipment is sitting in an account unused after seven years.03 Mar 10:20 PM
New Zealand'I just remember hearing a bang like the windscreen exploded'Mother describes the moment double decker bus she was travelling in hit and killed a cow.02 Mar 07:22 PM
New ZealandDouble-decker bus hit cattle beastThe incident occurred just before 11.30pm.02 Mar 11:00 AM
New ZealandDesert Road now open after fatal crashA person has died after an incident on State Highways 1's Desert Rd early this morning.28 Feb 09:04 PM
New ZealandBay of Plenty fire crews busy overnight with several crashesBay of Plenty fire crews kept busy with several crashes overnight21 Feb 06:26 PM
New ZealandTaupō campers return to sites after bush fireTwo helicopters helped fight the blaze, and at least seven appliances.16 Feb 10:42 PM
New ZealandHelicopters helping fight fire at RangitaikiCrews from Taupō and Hawkes Bay are at the scene, south of the Rangitaiki Tavern.16 Feb 10:42 PM
New ZealandCampsite evacuated near Five Mile Bay, Taupo, as scrub fire reignitesThere were no reports of damage to houses in the area.16 Feb 08:07 AM
TravelTaupo luxury lodge earns place among most romantic in the worldThis Taupo hotel has been voted one of the world's most Romantic V-day breaks.14 Feb 12:00 AM
OpinionComment: Friendly Kiwi life survives in my townComment: Friendly, neighbourly Kiwi life survives in Kinloch.07 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMotorcycle stolen from crash scene minutes after young rider's deathA 24-year-old man died at the scene near the corner of State Highway 38 and Kopuriki Rd.04 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandDesert Rd tragedy: Truck driver admits causing children's deathsJohn Barber, 71, admitted eight charges over the horror crash on the Desert Rd last year.03 Feb 10:03 PM
New ZealandCar in Lake Taupō after Rebel Sport burglaryThieves suspected of breaking into Rebel Sport have dumped a stolen car in Lake Taupō.28 Jan 01:46 AM
New ZealandState Highway 1 helicopter crash: One person hurtEmergency services are responding to State Highway 1 near Maroa Rd, near Atiamuri.25 Jan 02:14 AM
New ZealandTaupō mayor's wife a life-saverOn January 7, Anna Trewavas gave her husband David a kidney in a 10-hour operation.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandKids and grandmother among seven injured in head-on crashFamily including three children among injured taken to hospital from car crash near Taupō.18 Jan 09:49 PM
New Zealand68 people - mostly men - drowned in 2018In 2018, 24 fewer people died from preventable drowning than year before.08 Jan 09:13 PM
MotorsportDibben over false startsWhanganui motorcycle ace Richie Dibben is itching to get rolling during actual race time08 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandPerson killed in crash between Rotorua and TaupōEmergency services are responding to a serious crash between Rotorua and Taupō.06 Jan 03:20 AM
MotorsportRichie on trackFormer NZ superbike champ Brian Bernard has F2 protege Richie Dibben primed for nationals04 Jan 05:00 PM
