Taupo

A huge mural by treasured potter, the late Barry Brickell, that was once destined for the wrecking ball, has been safely installed in a new home in the refurbished Taupo airport. Chris Johnston, who… Audio

New research is giving scientists an exciting insight into what is happening within the magma chamber of the Taupō super-volcano. Susie speaks to Dr Finn Illsley-Kemp from Victoria University about… Audio

The speed limit on a notorious stretch of highway has dropped to 80km/h an hour today.

Motorists will now have to drive slower for about 70 kilometres between Napier and Taupō in a bid to make the… Video, Audio

Marty Hubbard used to grow thousands of lettuces - they rotted during the first lockdown when markets dried up overnight. Audio

Aucklanders will be free to leave the city on December 15, provided they're fully vaccinated, or have had a negative test within 72 hours of leaving.

Taupō Mayor David Trewavas talks to Lisa Owen.

Aucklanders can look forward to a staycation these school holidays with the Prime Minister confirming the region is likely to stay locked down for a while yet - even if restrictions inside the… Video, Audio

The tentacles of Auckland's lockdown pain are stretching beyond the city limits, to towns who welcome Aucklanders for holidays.

The Prime Minister has revealed there will be no further shifts down… Video, Audio

Police are working to identify the bodies of two people found by a member of the public on the shores of Lake Taupō this morning.

Locals have described a heavy police presence -- and tents set up by… Audio

Ruby Mulinder and Sean Nixon bought their first farm two and a half months ago and jumped at the chance to welcome the public and show them where their food comes from. Audio, Gallery

With crystal clear water bubbling up under the farm shed and a cap on livestock numbers on his Taupo property, there was nothing for it but to start making beer with a hairy beast on the label. When… Audio

Kylie Leonard's cows get to enjoy the scent of her French perfume. After a house fire, the Taupo farmer has vowed to live life to the full and not keep anything for special occasions. Last year Kylie… Audio

Randy Newman has won almost everything there is to win over the course of his storied musical career, but has never toured New Zealand before. He'll add that to his list of accomplishments when he… Audio

A grandmother who lost seven members of her family, including five grandchildren, in Sunday's horrific crash near Taupō, says a warm and loving whānau will look after her son's two other children… Video, Audio