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Serious injuries in Bay of Plenty and Waikato crashes, police seeking one driver
Police are seeking a motorist involved in a Tokoroa crash in which a cyclist was injured.
Kids Greening Taupō sowing seeds of conservation
A Kids Greening Taupō student leader looks back at a successful planting day this year.
Large dinosaur leads the way for new sculpture park
A metres-high balloon dinosaur and a kinetic sculpture will kick off the new trail.
Summer Festival races return for 2023
There'll be something on offer for everyone at this year's summer races.
Brutal schedule - man attempts to run the length of NZ and Australia
He's not sure it's ever been done before but he'll give it a crack.
Ironman 70.3 returns to Taupō
This Saturday, competitors will descend on Taupō for its first half ironman since 2019.
Film review: Assassin's precision backed by killer soundtrack
David Fincher's psychological drama shows the inner workings of an assassin's mind.
New Bunnings store anchors large Taupō development
Plans have been released for a proposed new retail development in Taupō.
Billion dollar solution needed for Taupō's beautiful but deadly highway
What's next for the accident hotspot on SH1 between Taupō and Tūrangi?
Messam wins 'War in the Waikato' fight against Merewether
The two 39-year-olds put on a great show for hundreds of supporters in Hamilton.
Film review: Napoleon
Film tells Napoleon's story, albeit inaccurately, on a grand historic and cinematic scale.
Police officer's actions 'unjustified' in arrest after crash
Officers attended the accident on the outskirts of Taupō in 2020.
Taupō charity seeks ray of hope
Ray White Taupō is asking generous locals to help make Christmas magical.
Head Hunter seriously injured after bike crash travelling back from Foxton tangi
The bikie was returning to Auckland from the funeral of William ‘Bird’ Hines near Foxton.
Choral concert to kick off Christmas festivities
Taupō Choral and Rotorua District Choir have joined forces for a special performance.
Napier-Taupō road: SH5 returning to normal after cyclone repairs
Traffic is now moving both ways after reconstruction of SH5 at the Esk underslip.
Taupō's new all-electric bus charges into service
Taupō's new bus is set to electrify public transport in the town.
Racing line-up for Taupō Super400 announced
New categories have been added alongside Supercars for the inaugural Taupō Super400.
Sunshine comes out swinging for golfers
Find out how Taupō and Tūrangi's sports clubs have fared this week.
Iwi collective has plans to take over management of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts
'It was an opportunity for ngā iwi to put aside boundaries.'
'Inherent risks': Glider tragedy inquiry's findings released
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has made two recommendations.
Supercars tickets for Taupō round go on sale today
The inaugural Taupō SuperSprint will be held from April 19 to 21.
South Waikato highway to close for resurfacing work
From November 13, there are several daytime road closures south of Tokoroa.
SH1 crash: One dead, multiple injured after car and truck collide, four helicopters sent
One person was trapped in a light truck and another in a car.
'Sun on the horizon' - Thunderstorms and rain to end the week before finer days are upon us
The better weather is expected to last through to at least the middle of the month.
Inside an animal shelter on Guy Fawkes night: Music, volunteers and calming sprays
What do animal shelters do on the loudest night of the year to help their furry residents?
Child Cancer Foundation breakfast and auction raises $21k
“We’re always happy with the support that we get.”
Man charged after engineers’ signatures allegedly forged
The man will appear in Taupō District Court on November 8.
Doctors quintet brings Brahms rehearsal to Taupō
Five doctors are putting on a live rehearsal to fundraise for Lake Taupō Hospice.
Taupō and Tūrangi adopt a pet: Meet Megan
Could you give little Megan the cat a home?
Hash out the cooking plans for this Labour Weekend
Looking for a perfect brunch recipe this long weekend? Look no further!
Could you help kick breast cancer to the kerb?
Volunteers are wanted to take to the streets for this year's Pink Ribbon Appeal.