Taupo
Power in central NI could be out for weeks
It could be a matter of weeks before power is restored to some properties in the central North Island. Unison's Danny Gough joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Man charged over power cut linked to woman's death
A Rotorua man has been charged with criminal nuisance over a power cut that caused a Taupo woman's ventilator to fail.
Search teams find Taupo 78-year-old's body
The body of a 78-year-old man with Alzheimer's disease missing has been found in forest north of his home.
Regional Wrap with Young Farmers
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Dairy farmers are enjoying the lull before calving begins next month. Winter shearing is underway in the north. Audio, Gallery
Six injured in Taupo three-car crash
Six people have been injured in a three-car crash in which a van rolled near Taupo.
Boy who police lifted by his neck thought he was going to die
A 15-year-old boy who was lifted off the ground by his neck and pinned against a wall by a police officer says he thought he was going to die. Audio
Baked Bean Ducks - Shelley Brown
Saving animals from traumatic situations has become a science, but one recent rescue relied on the humble baked bean can. In October, eight ducklings were rescued from a drain in Taupo, they were… Audio
Lochinver station sold to NZ buyer
One of the country's largest farms, Lochinver Station, has been sold to New Zealand buyers. Audio
Taupo home destroyed by fire, but family escaped unharmed.
Another family had to escape a house fire overnight, this time near Taupo. Audio
Family friend says daughters' fears are justified
David White, a 71 year bus driver from Matamata, has helped support the family since Katrina Drummond's murder and was in court today. Audio
Daughters of murdered mother live in fear
The two daughters of a man who repeatedly bludgeoned their mother to death with a claw hammer say they live in fear that he will track them down once he gets out of prison. Audio
Man, woman in court after 3 year old's death
Two Taupo people have appeared in court charged with assaulting a three year old who later died.
Police investigate three-year-old's death
Police are investigating the death of a three-year-old Taupo boy who died last night. Audio
Minister backs MSD investigation over slur
The Social Development Minister is backing an investigation into two Work and Income employees after they got into an argument outside a Taupō bar.
New Zealand A to Z - Lake Taupo
Carving artist Matahi Whakataka-Brightwell. Chris Jolly - tour operator and the founder of Chris Jolly Outdoors. Brad Scott - GNS Science vulcanologist. Audio
Firefighters save a fox terrier from the depths of a drain
Firefighters had to use a hose, rakes and shovels to free a fox terrier trapped deep inside a storm water drain in Taupo. Audio
Investigation into abortion data release
An investigation will be launched into how medical information is shared by the Lakes District Health Board, after a junior employee mistakenly emailed private information about abortions to a… Audio
Skydiving plane wreckage to be salvaged
In other news, a salvage crew is hoping to lift the wreckage of a shydiving plan from Lake Taupo today. Audio
TAIC begins investigation into Skydive Taupo plane crash
A three-person Transport Accident Investigation Commission team has begun its investigation into a skydiving plane crash over Lake Taupo. Audio
Taupo's mayor praises operators' safety procedures
David Trewavas is the Taupo District Mayor. Audio