Taupō & Tūrangi news

Tūrangi homicide investigation: Man arrested after woman found dead
The 27-year-old is expected to appear in court today.

Hate skiing? Try these snow-free winter adventures in NZ instead
If you need a break from the slopes or don’t fancy a ski, there’s still a lot to do this.

Cold showers, decontamination for workers at scene of truck crash
'The clean-up was thorough and there is no ongoing risk.'

'A let-down': Iwi challenges DoC, minister over ski field deals
They allege the Crown ignored Treaty obligations by not engaging with them.

'Life-changing': International flights return to Hamilton Airport
Jetstar's first planes to Sydney and Gold Coast have taken off from Hamilton this week.

Baby-killing Mobster loathed being called 'kid killer' in prison, so he murdered again
Donovan Duff was already serving a life sentence. He was handed another one today.
News from around Waikato

$1m deceased estate overlooking prestigious golf course for sale
Couple’s retro pad up for grabs.

'It was unreal': Orca pod amazes Tauranga jetskier near Whangamatā
The pod, including a large male, circled him and his group for about half an hour.

Nominations open for 2025 council elections
Wanting to become a mayor or councillor? Here is what to do.
Rural news

The Country: Cameron Bagrie on tomorrow's OCR call
Cameron Bagrie, Farmer Tom Martin, Sirma Karapeeva, Jo Luxton, and John McOviney.

South Island braces for more wild weather, third time in three weeks
It comes after a state of emergency was only lifted on Monday.

End of an era: Kinleith workers mark closure
Workers gathered in Tokoroa after a chapter of 71 years closed on June 30.
More news from Taupō & Tūrangi

Dr Lesley Rameka honoured for 30-year service to Māori
“They were sharing a real taonga with us, and it was important that their words be heard."

Whakapapa 'geared up' ahead of new season
More than 1600 people applied for jobs for the winter season.

Taupō businessman to face trial on rape, bribery charges
The man is one of three accused of trying to bribe the complainant.