Taupo, New Zealand News

Parts of the North Island are set for a soaking today, with up to 140mms of rain expected to fall in some areas.

Just over a year ago Judy Burgess was lying on an operating table talking to surgeons as they removed a tumour from her brain.

Give us your thoughts on this story. Taupo Police were today planning to speak to the Tauranga man shot by a hunter inA A Lake Taupo Forest last week.

A Tauranga man who was shot in the bush south of Taupo on Wednesday night is still fighting for his life in Waikato Hospital.

Sunday, 29 November 2009, 2:36 pm Press Release: Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge For immediate release 28th November 2009 11,000 Cyclists Converge On Taupo 11,154 entrants were treated to near perfect riding conditions in the 2009 Wattyl Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge on Saturday 28th November.

A Napier hunter is distraught at suggestions he shot his mate while hunting on Wednesday night.

The drive took about 5 hours, on route we stopped for lunch with stunning views of Mount Doom! After about 2 hours into the journey the climate changed from cloudy and windy to dry, warm and windy.

Leading New Zealand rider Julian Dean is taking the chance to give something back to the cycling community by riding in tonight's Lake Taupo Elite Street Race.

Friday, 27 November 2009, 1:50 pm Press Release: Unison Media Statement For Immediate release November 27, 2009 Unison Network's high voltage electrical circuit, which will connect new geothermal power to both Taupo's electricity network and the national grid, went live today .

A hunter was in a critical condition after being shot in the chest by another hunter spotlighting for deer.

A Tauranga hunter was accidently shot while hunting for rabbits south of Taupo late last night and is critically injured.

November 2009 - It is with great pleasure Huka Lodge, Taupo, New Zealand announces the appointment of Michel Louws to the role of Executive Chef.

ATTACKER JAILED: A teenager has been jailed for almost nine years for bashing 85-year-old war veteran Eric Brady and attempting to steal his car.

The challenge was simple: Nelson Mail reporters were asked to try their hand at something they had always thought about giving a go.

Thursday, 19 November 2009, 12:58 pm Press Release: New Zealand Police Date: 18/11/2009 Subject: Press release Taupo area police have terminated a major drug operation in the Taupo policing Area As a result of a month long investigation 18 search warrants were executed over two days in Taupo, Tokoroa and Putaruru.

SPEED PURSUIT: Area Commander Inspector Steve Bullock and Constable Belinda Westerman try out the two new Segways, which have a top speed of 20kmh.

Methamphetamine, ecstasy, cannabis, guns and cases of ammunition have been seized by police in the south Waikato on Wednesday.

The new Hilton Lake Taupo is the only international five-star hotel in the region.

'As we set out again Rod turned on his torch and there in the garden was a little spotted kiwi' Photo: GETTY Westpac Stadium, Wellington.

Left Camp site around 9:45 AM heading for Rotorua travelling on State Highway 5; found the Waiotapu thermal wonderland on route and decided to pay a visit; very interesting place with lots of volcanic activity.