Champion kayakers going over Taupo’s Huka Falls have prompted warnings from officials who say the practice is “extremely ...

A large scrub fire in the Tahorakuri Forest area between Rotorua and Taupō is now contained and crews are back on the ground ...

Twelve fire crews joined the battle to contain a scrub fire in the Tahorakuri Forest area between Rotorua and Taupō on ...

Michael Curtis faced the New Zealand Parole Board yesterday, but didn't officially seek parole. Curtis admitted responsibility for the kick that caused Nia Glassie's death, saying he'd blamed his ...

Police say 30-year-old Samir Derek Belhajjam fled a transport vehicle about six o'clock last night, after appearing at Taupo District Court. Newstalk ZB's Lachlan Rennie says he was wearing green ...

Public transport is barely used by New Zealanders, but it's an economical way to get around the epic landscapes of the two ...

Five people have been arrested in the Bay of Plenty District following two burglaries involving fleeing drivers. At about ...

The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter, serving the coastal Bay of Plenty region, began 2025 with an extraordinary surge in demand.

As you welcomed in 2025, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter crew were already saving lives, completing a total of 7 missions on ...

Te Rotorua-nui-a-Kahumatamomoe Rotorua is the go-hard-or-go-home capital of Aotearoa. It’s as much the place for adrenaline-packed adventures as it is for cultural experiences and deep relaxation. It ...

Red Bull’s newest Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson will be a star attraction at the upcoming Sixt Rent a Car Taupo Historic GP. Lawson will be present on the Sunday of the January 10-12 historic meeting ...

It’s a messy forecast for New Zealand over the next few days as low pressure grows, then tracks further southwards on Sunday.