Ill-prepared tourist froze to death on Alpine Crossing
Civil engineer lost his life after being separated from the others on alpine crossing.
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North Island skifields to open for July school holidays
Good news for snow lovers - the North Island ski areas plan to open this year.
Taupō lodge wins national award
The Vision Insurance Bed & Breakfast Awards were held via Zoom on Saturday night.
Covid 19 coronavirus: 416 elective surgeries put off in lockdown
Lakes District Health Board is exploring options to clear a backlog of deferred patients.
Replacing classrooms with laptops: how did it go?
A Taupō primary teacher and a secondary teacher reflect on four weeks of remote learning.
Local Focus: May is ME awareness month, so what is it?
ME affects up to 20,000 people across New Zealand. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Buried in shallow grave: Arrest in Desert Rd body mystery
Man charged with accessory to murder after the fact in Desert Rd body case.
Person critically injured in SH5 crash
The person was the sole occupant of the car.
Taupō tourism campaign goes local
'Love this place' campaign hopes to save local business. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Taupō tourism campaign goes local
The 'Love This Place' campaign hopes to save local business. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
$12k prize on offer for 'most deserving' essential worker
"They have looked after us, and 'we' (Taupō) want to look after them."
Drop-in clinic success, services restarting across Lakes DHB
The Lakes District Health Board is reintroducing services put on hold due to Covid-19.
'A good kick': Cop stood down after kicking, aiming gun at handcuffed robber
IPCA has found the officer's actions towards a robbery suspect were unjustified.
Doctors urge all sore throats taken seriously
A sore throat in children could be a symptom of Covid-19 or Step A.
No new cases in the Bay, three-wave economic plan
It is the second day in a row the region has had no new cases.
How Rotorua can mark Anzac Day
The Rotorua and Taupō district can pay their respects from home this year.
Local Focus: Taupō businesses preparing for alert level 3
Only some businesses can begin trading on Tuesday. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Taupō businesses preparing for Level 3
Only some businesses can begin trading on Tuesday. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
No new cases, Anzac weekend restrictions
The total number of cases for the region is 47.
One new case in Bay of Plenty, total 63
The total number of cases in the Bay of Plenty has risen.
BOP and Lakes DHB virus cases rise by one each
The number of cases in the Bay of Plenty and Lakes DHBs have risen by one each.
Te Arawa whānau benefit from thousands of welfare packs
More than 8000 hygiene packs are being delivered across the Waiariki region.
Living a 'nightmare': Couple lose isolation caravan and belongings in fire
The pair had been isolating in their caravan in Marotiri just out of Taupō.
Taupō house up in flames, busy night for firefighters
Two large fires ravaged properties in Taupō overnight.
Local Focus: Taupō businesses face uncertain tourist future
Hopes that domestic tourism will help make up for loss of international tourists. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Taupō businesses face uncertain tourist future
Will domestic tourists make up for internationals? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
No change in Lakes, Bay of Plenty Covid 19 cases
The national case tally went up today but the Lakes and Bay of Plenty tallies didn't.
Local Focus: Taupō mayor demands visitors avoid town during lockdown
This weekend would usually see plenty of tourists. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Taupō mayor demands visitors avoid town during lockdown
This weekend would usually see plenty of tourists. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Covid 19 coronavirus: Latest numbers for region
Daily update on Covid-19 cases in the Bay of Plenty and Lakes.
Power bill cuts for Napier, Hastings, Rotorua and Taupō
Electricity price drop for Unison Network. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Covid 19 latest: Where Bay of Plenty cases are and how many
Toi Te Ora has announced Covid-19 cases by district for the first time today.
Human remains taken to Auckland
An extensive police search uncovered human remains near the Desert Rd earlier this week.
Lakes DHB Covid 19 case tally at eight
The number of cases in the Lakes DHB did not rise in the 24 hours to 9am today.