The billionaire royal being wooed to NZ by mayor
King Khalifa is worth more than NZ$7b, and the Taupō Mayor is in talks to get him to NZ.
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Fire crews battle forest blaze near Taupō
The trees were looking "on the black side" this morning.
Coastguard hero 'bossy bugger' and outstanding volunteer
Tūrangi volunteer Allan Turia named Coastguard NZ's Rescue Boat Volunteer of the Year.
Learn about trout at Tūrangi evening
They talk trout every day - an opportunity to meet Tūrangi trout enthusiasts.
Close-run duxes for Taupō-nui-a-Tia College
In a school first, two students have been named Dux at Taupō-nui-a-Tia College.
Fight diabetes with your fork GP says
Type 2 diabetes can be reversed - the message from a group of Taupō health professionals
Environmental advocate Didymo Dave recognised
Didymo Dave Cade works for the environment and has won a Biosecurity Minister's Award.
Offer to help with monumental fundraising
King Country Electric Power Trust could save St John Tūwharetoa having to raise $500,000.
A tale of three shepherds
Shepherding more a lifestyle than a job for Kate White, Lesley Pollock and Kacey Johnson.
Two people injured after crash near Taupō
The single-car crash happened on State Highway 1 in Wairakei.
Baywide cricket rivalry to reach peak once again
Greerton is leading the Bay of Plenty Cup competition standings.
Tama is deteriorating fast. But the drug that can help him is too expensive
It is thought there are fewer than 100 people in the country with the condition.
Haka and girls' skills standouts for English league team
"It's not often you see so many smiles at once."
State Highway 5 reopens ten hours after truck crash
There were currently detours in place on State Highway 1.
Bay cricket tournament to become annual fixture
Stand outs of inaugural tournament were: Abby Treder, Elizabeth Buchanan, Amelia Harvey.
Freeriding Taupō teens who ski off cliffs for fun
Lach and Fynn Powell have been invited to the Freeride Junior World Champs in Austria.
16-year-old invents plastic wrap alternative
Taupo student Brooke Moore has won a GirlBoss award for her edible food wrap.
Why hikers will face new warnings on Tongariro Crossing
DOC says it's concerned about the risk of multiple fatalities on a bad weather day.
Man discharged from hospital after serious crash near Taupō
The man was initially trapped and was then flown by helicopter to Rotorua Hospital.
Serious injuries in crash between Rotorua and Taupō
The road is closed with diversions in place.
Critical injuries after Taupō crash
Emergency services called to the two-vehicle crash just before 11.30pm yesterday.
Small town internet sensations cook up a storm
Each week two Taupō women give the internet a good shake.
Serious injuries after tractor incident in Kinloch
A helicopter was called to the scene.
Rain clears to let action start in local T20 comp
Lakelands Senior Men's T20 competition results.
Multiple injuries after crash near Taupō
Officers got the call-out to the crash just after 8.30am.
Helping seniors avoid cyber crooks
Cyber scammers see senior citizens are easy targets to steal their money.
Chinese tourist dies in Tongariro National Park
Rāhui would remain in place until 6am Thursday morning.
Tūrangi cafe owner for Endeavour voyage
Tūrangi man Peter Deakin sailed on the Endeavour replica as part of the Tuia 250 Voyage.
Whakapapa GM Dean takes on CEO role
New Ruapehu Alpine Lifts chief executive Jono Dean says RAL has ambitious plans.
"My hands are for seeing"
She may be blind, but this Taupō student is living life to the fullest.
State Highway 1 reopens between Taupō and Tūrangi
State Highway 1 between Taupō and Tūrangi has reopened after being closed overnight.