Taupo
Small Taupo community reeling over farmhouse fire deaths
A woman and a toddler were killed in a farmhouse fire at Rangitaiki, near Taupo, this morning. Three other people were injured. Audio
Rangitaiki locals stressed about fatal house fire
Marion Klaus is owner of the Rangitaiki Tavern saw the helicopter and the lights of the emergency vehicles. "It's a pretty devatasting morning." Audio
Two dead in house fire in Rangataiki overnight
Two people have died in a house fire in the small community of Rangitaiki near Taupo overnight. Three others have been taken to hospital, after a fire at a farmhouse near Taupo. Emergency services… Audio
Two people have died in Taupo house fire overnight
Two people died, and three others have been taken to hospital after a house fire near Taupo. Emergency services were called to a property about quarter to two on State Highway 5, in Rangataiki. Audio
Woman makes Ironman cutoff by six seconds thanks to strangers
Suzanne Stokes finished the Taupo Ironman in 16:59:54, six seconds before the cutoff, and it was all thanks to a group of strangers that helped her over the line. She spoke to John Campbell. Audio
Procedures to be reviewed following Aratiatia Dam drowning
The Aratiatia Dam north of Taupo is opened four times a day in summer to allow tourists to see the river in full force, but now Mercury Energy is reviewing its warning system. Audio
Local Body Elections - Taupo
Daniel Hutchison outlines the big local issues that are facing the Taupo Region. Audio
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
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.
AudioSix 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.
