Fugitive hands himself in to police in Taupō
He will be appearing in Taupō District Court this morning.
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'Soft and spongy' deck, roof that 'would lift with the wind': Landlord fined $6k
An inspector said the general state of the house was 'unmaintained' and 'shocking'.
How La Niña could bring sharks back to NZ shores this summer
Despite recent warnings one man is excited about the promise of more sharks in the region.
Celebration of pilot Denis Hartley’s life later this month
Pilot was a significant force behind the Eastland rescue helicopter.
New year, new job? Farmer switched to stacking shelves - and aims to own a supermarket
He started again at the bottom, and is working his way up.
Police continue urgent hunt for man who escaped custody at Taupō court
Information sought on Samir Derek Belhajjam, 30, who fled at 6pm on Monday
Nia Glassie's murderer: 'Still using drugs, still being violent'
Michael Curtis has served more than 17 years for the murder of Nia Glassie.
Ash raises aviation code at Whakaari/White Island
Activity at White Island has increased and minor volcanic ash is being emitted.
Police hunt man who escaped custody at Taupō court
Belhajjam was wearing green prison-issue shorts and an orange high-vis vest.
Taupō makes CNN’s 25 best places to visit in 2025 list
The equivalent ad value for the mention would be $518,000, Tourism NZ estimated.
'Plan ahead': Major Waikato-BoP roadworks - what you need to know
NZTA says their programme for the remainder of the summer was ambitious.
Ruapehu mayor warns detour delays could impact transport network
Desert Road closure adds 30-40 mins; mayor urges drivers to take care on detour.
Five arrested after alleged burglaries and fleeing driver incidents
Ram raid in Taupō and burglary in Napier reported.
NZ's hottest town: Locals stay vigilant
Niwa recorded the hottest temperatures for December in Kawerau at 34.8C.
Watch: ‘Crazy’ video captures near-miss with oncoming vehicles on busy highway
Motorists swerve to avoid an overtaking car driving into the path of oncoming traffic.
ADHD: The regions where assessments are 'a lot faster' than in other places
A support organisation says it's important to diagnose and treat ADHD 'before it spirals'.
Major North Island route closed for two months
Ground temperatures above 13C needed to carry out work.
Man’s body located after he failed to resurface from Waikato River dip
A rahui has now been placed at Arapuni, Bulmers and Jones landings.
Out-of-town buyer carves up multi-million-dollar Lake Tarawera estate
He's keeping the luxury bach and selling off the rest.
'Set the standard': Rotorua teen's record-breaking swim at champs
The coach praises Swim Rotorua's star swimmers for leadership and resilience in Australia.
Paralysis to People’s Choice: Ōpōtiki musician’s inspiring journey to success
A hunting accident left Hori shaw partially paralysed. Now he's topping the charts.
'Worst nightmare': The NZ region with the most fleeing drivers
More than 10,000 drivers fled police in New Zealand during 2023.
Opinion: The unexpected hospital experience every food critic should try
Rotorua hospital praised for gourmet meals, defying traditional hospital food stereotypes.
Scientist's warning to swimmers after BoP shark sightings
Safeswim posted red flag warnings at BoP beaches on Thursday.
'Not everyone pays attention': Fake NZTA toll scam circulating
A toll fee scam targets Tauranga residents via text message.
Record-breaker! Foodbank receives $103,000 in donations during Christmas Appeal
More than 1000 families have been helped thanks to the community's generosity.
US traveller ‘shocked’ at hearing derogatory word in NZ
'Does that make me want to move here? Absolutely not.'
Watch: ‘Would have been gone’: Car carrying three children just inches away from tragedy
Man had three children in the back when he came face to face with potential tragedy.
One person in critical condition airlifted to hospital after water incident
One rapid response unit and one helicopter responded to the incident this afternoon.
'Trailblazer' on upskilling Kiwis in AI: 'We don’t have to be based in New York'
'A lot of NZ companies would love to do business outside of NZ and we are now doing that.'
Young boy named as fatal motorbike crash victim
A second person on the bike remains in Rotorua Hospital in a stable condition.
Locals beat Chinese and American buyers with $10m purchase of Rotorua lodge
Sale price record for the district is well and truly smashed.
'Had a man-look': Dumped remains left rotting for two months despite five reports
Council apologises after twice looking and failing to find the dumped remains.
Watch: Truck’s 'shocking' overtaking on Kaimāī Range prompts investigations
'Pretty bloody scary,' said one comment.