Local production hits the big screen in Taupō
The Lawn Mower is a 31-minute comedy film made in Taupō with a cast and crew of locals.
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Teacher 'astonished' at accolade for work in education and community
Michael Drake has devoted his life to education and the Taupō community.
Saving 35 tonnes of plastic from the landfill
After two years of going to landfill, once again Taupō can recycle number 5 plastics.
NZ Championship series fires up at Woodville GP
Woodville hosts the first major event of the 2021 motocross season.
'Thought the whole house was going to fall down': Resident close to quake epicentre shares story
People have described feeling the quakes around the Bay of Plenty.
Police apology: Cyclist alive after collision with car in Taupō
The crash happened on Friday morning and police said the cyclist has been hospitalised.
Police concerns ahead of Taupō Summer Concert
The annual event is being held for the 11th time.
Surges of patients: Lake's hospitals busy over holiday period
New Christmas toys and mountain biking were partially to blame.
Bon appetit: Catering costs total $225,000 in two years
Figures revealed after Local Democracy Reporting request.
Complaints against councillors costs ratepayers $180k
Dunedin City Council spent $42,714 investigating complaints about elected members.
'Soft touch': Taxpayers foot bill for foreigners' hospital debts
'Payment to be agreed to, before medical care is provided.'
Taupō marina blaze: Fire guts pair of motorboats
A witness said the fire might have spread from one boat to another.
Taupō and Coromandel: 10 hidden gems in the areas
Taupō and Coromandel have an abundance of activities for people to enjoy.
Horror start to New Year: Water activities claim the lives of six people in first six days of 2021
Four people drowned in North Island lakes in two terrible days.
One person dead after water incident in Taupō
Emergency services were notified just after 6pm.
Flooding: Festival-goers stranded, roads closed, sandbags ready
The South braces for a long night as rain and thunderstorms sweep across the country.
Taupō summer set to be packed with events
An abundance of events are set on Taupō's summer calendar.
Man dies after 'instinctive display of humanity'
The death and another incident have prompted a police warning.
'Putting themselves in danger': Forced cancellation of rapid spills
People are putting their lives at risk not following guidelines at a tourist attraction.
'Volcanic tremors': Mount Ruapehu alert level raised
There has been a combination of rising temperatures, volcanic tremors, and gas.
Report finds police 'oversights' in search for offenders who later died
The pair died after fleeing police into the bush at Tongariro National Park in 2017.
Ten fire crews respond to house blaze near Lake Taupō
Ten fire crews responded to a house fire in Lake Taupō overnight.
Suzuki International Series continues to entertain
Points leaders changed in several classes after round two at Manfeild at the weekend.
Police pleasantly surprised after 'Operation Triangle'
A three-day stint on commercial vehicles had fewer offences than predicted.
Truck driver taken to hospital after crash
The crash was reported to police at 6.25am.
Racing fans the big winners at Suzuki Series
The first round of the Suzuki Series was held at the weekend.
Old prefabs and lack of funding blamed for flood damage
The Ministry says the school has received over $100K for day-to-day property maintenance.
Parents furious as rain damage forces school to shut
Tauhara College is closed today after a deluge yesterday flooded its ageing classrooms.
'Still running': Car smashes through Taupō shop front
Police are responding to an incident in Taupō this morning.
'Landmark decision': Taupō introduces Māori wards
The decision was made at an extraordinary meeting held today.