Time running out to apply for 200-plus Kaimanawa horses
High-quality horses need to be removed from the ranges.
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Inexperience and infrastructure costs blamed for local government dysfunction
Three main factors get in the way of good governance, says a veteran councillor.
Logging truck tips, road partially blocked
The crash was reported to police about 6.40am.
Local Focus: Taupō mayor says Māori wards law change a landmark decision
Māori wards to go through despite petition numbers. Made with funding on NZ On Air.
Sitting your driver's licence? These testing spots have the best pass rates
Testing challenges - and driving instructors share their tips and tricks.
'Worst case of mange I had ever seen': Rescued puppy's amazing recovery
A dog that features on the SPCA list of shame has a new life.
Cricket: Breaking the Williams Cup log jam
Bay of Plenty's premier cricket competition is heating up.
Coronavirus: Local test numbers skyrocket after community cases
More people are seeking out virus tests after three Auckland community cases were found.
Green keeper: Kate scores 25 years at Taupō Mini Golf
Kate Reed says she wouldn't trade life on the mini golf course for a job in an office.
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.
Diabetes in July, back to health in January
Weight-loss support group Reverse Type 2 Diabetes Taupō chalks up another success.
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.