Taupo
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
Skydive Taupo CEO ready to get business back in the air
Investigators are trying to work out what caused a plane to crash into Lake Taupo. Audio
Ruth Hone 2014 Dairy Trainee of the Year
Ruth Hone is the first female to take out the Dairy Trainee of the Year at the recent Dairy Industry awards. She won $18,400, is in her third season on a farm near Lake Taupo and can't wait to own her… Audio
Ruth Hone 2014 Dairy Trainee of the Year
Ruth Hone is the first female to take out the Dairy Trainee of the Year at the recent Dairy Industry awards. She won $18,400, is in her third season on a farm near Lake Taupo and can't wait to own her…
AudioThe Last Colonial
Doug Wallace uses horses to pull a bush-tram through his plantations near Taupo. Audio
Part 5 - In The Belly Of The Beast
Lake Taupo lies in the heart of the Taupo Volcanic zone, a large and highly active area extending from Mount Ruapehu, south of the lake to beyond White Island, off the eastern coast of New Zealand… Audio