New ZealandMountain biker suffers head injuriesA person suffered head injuries after coming off their bike on a mountain biking track in the central North Island today.29 Dec 03:31 AM
New ZealandWeather: Drizzle clears for fine NYEA weak cold front will bring cloud, drizzle and showers to the country over the next few days but should clear in time for New Year celebrations.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCannabis spray helps sick toddlerA Taupo toddler with an incurable tumour is beginning to show signs of increased mobility four weeks after starting on a medical marijuana spray.28 Dec 01:07 AM
New ZealandSuspicious fires endanger home near TaupoOne of four suspicious fires along a stretch of roadside west of Taupo this afternoon destroyed an area of native bush and came perilously close to a rural home.27 Dec 05:10 AM
New ZealandSuspicious fires in TaupoFirefighters spent more than an hour battling five small blazes in Taupo which they suspect were deliberately lit.27 Dec 01:42 AM
New ZealandWoman faints in hot poolA woman was playing in the hot pools at De Bretts Hot Springs near Taupo when she collapsed.25 Dec 09:07 PM
New ZealandFine Boxing Day weather in storeDon't let the morning cloud fool you - it is set to be a fine Boxing Day for New Zealanders, with Central Otago tipped as the best place to be.25 Dec 06:42 PM
New ZealandWarm, wet, wild: 2016's extreme weatherThere was a record downpour in Auckland, a tornado in Taranaki and "quake lights" above Wellington. Oh, and 2016 was likely also New Zealand's hottest year on record.20 Dec 01:59 AM
New ZealandXmas week weather: Gusts, rain, sunIf variety is the spice of life, this week is set to be a lively one.18 Dec 05:24 PM
New ZealandHuka Falls cordon liftedA cordon has been lifted near Huka Falls after police failed to locate a wanted man.18 Dec 05:28 AM
New ZealandTrampers rescued from Mt RuapehuA man and woman who lost their way spent a chilly night on Mt Ruapehu before being rescued this morning "cold and hungry".11 Dec 12:01 AM
New ZealandTaupo to stage IronMaori eventKelly_Makiha_FEB16.epsRACING: Maori from around the country travel to Hawke's Bay each year to compete in IronMaori. PHOTO/HAWKE'S 04 Dec 10:34 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand springs into summerThe signs of summer are among us with pohutakawa trees flowering already and forecasters say the official first day of the season on Thursday will be calm and dry.28 Nov 09:13 PM
New ZealandUPDATE: Investigators probe cause of Taupo fireInvestigators will return to the scene of a large industrial fire in Taupo.28 Nov 08:54 AM
New ZealandBody found in Huka FallsPolice have pulled a body from the Waikato river after a group of people lost sight of their friend in the waterway earlier.23 Nov 05:26 PM
New ZealandDate with Taupo girl ends in 8 arrestsStolen cars and police pursuits after a group of teens create havoc on a road trip from Auckland.21 Nov 08:08 AM
New Zealand'Bro if you need help, go to Tane Ora'When your personal change programme gets a plug on a police cell wall, you know it must work.17 Nov 12:46 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Get out of your car for Tongariro CrossingIt's one of the most stunning walks in the world, so you can't expect to park right outside the very beginning of the track on a busy weekend.16 Nov 08:30 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Get out of your car for the Tongariro CrossingIt's one of the most stunning walks in the world, so you can't expect to park right outside the very beginning of the track on a busy weekend. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch16 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandThunderstorms and rain on the waySqually thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast to hit the North Island overnight, with a severe weather watch in place.05 Nov 08:33 PM
New ZealandHailstorms, lightning usher in HalloweenIt was a wild day of weather for the upper North Island yesterday, but what will today bring?31 Oct 04:38 PM
New ZealandLabour Weekend road toll: Three deadThe Labour weekend road toll stands at two today, after a woman critically injured in a Paekakariki crash died in hospital.24 Oct 07:50 AM
New Zealand'We're cold, we don't want to do this'A full investigation has been launched into a Tongariro Crossing "debacle" in which two students could have died.21 Oct 08:35 PM
New ZealandStudents 'could have died' on TongariroPolice call school group errors on treacherous mountain a "debacle", where leader didn't even know students were missing.20 Oct 06:21 AM
New ZealandTwo arrested in Taupo AOS call-outTwo people have been arrested but one remains at large after an armed stand-off with police in Taupo today.19 Oct 05:03 AM
New ZealandMan rescued after fall from horseA 67-year-old man who fell from his rearing horse has been flown to hospital with a suspected spinal injury.18 Oct 04:27 PM
New ZealandTaharoa crash victim was 'a much-loved teen'A Taharoa teenager killed after the quad bike she was on crashed, also seriously injuring her passenger, was a safe driver, locals say.17 Oct 02:22 AM
New Zealand'He's a fly-boy, a hero, a Kiwi legend'John Funnell was the search-and-rescue pilot who has saved the lives of thousands of victims, clocking up a staggering 19,000 hours of flight time.12 Oct 07:58 PM
New ZealandWoman suffers suspected spinal injuries in crashA 20-year-old woman has suffered suspected spinal injuries after her car went off the road near Taupo according to a Greenlea Rescue 11 Oct 10:19 PM
New ZealandBondage death may be turned into docoThe death of cricket umpire Peter Plumley-Walker in a bondage session gone wrong in 1989 may be the subject of a documentary.11 Oct 03:53 AM
New ZealandCrash victims were a close knit coupleHARD-WORKING AND GENEROUS: Taupo couple Ian and Mary Smith, who died last Friday, are being remembered for making a significant contribution 11 Oct 02:10 AM
TravelTop 5 things to do around Taupo's great lakeNot just a winter destination; there's plenty to do in Taupo all year round. Here's our pick of some the best.10 Oct 09:30 PM
TravelWatch: The story of the Mine Bay Māori Rock Carvings on Lake TaupoSource: YouTube: 100% Pure New Zealand. Master carver Matahi Whakataka-Brightwell shares the story behind New Zealand's remarkable Mine Bay Māori Rock Carvings.Watch10 Oct 09:12 PM
New ZealandTaupo mayor re-electedTaupo mayor David Trewavas has been returned to the top job with over a 5500 vote margin at the progress stage.08 Oct 01:05 AM
