New ZealandState Highway 1 reopened between Taihape and WaiōuruThe Desert Road section of the highway remains closed.25 Jul 09:16 PM
New ZealandHouse smashed by car, sleeping guests lucky to avoid major injuryA man is lucky to be alive after a car crashed into his bedroom while he was sleeping.25 Jul 05:21 AM
KahuNew single for 'super-proud' Tūrangi singerIt's a family affair for Tūrangi-born Jackson Owens' new single with his brother.19 Jul 07:30 PM
New ZealandRuapehu skifields enjoy steady start to the seasonSkiing set to return to the Central North Island after years of disruptions.11 Jul 03:10 AM
New ZealandCommercial premises broken into in TaupōPolice were called to an address on Tamamutu St around 12.30am.06 Jul 09:07 PM
KahuFrom Tūrangi to the big stage"Highly respected" arts figure appointed leader of NZ Dance Company.05 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandFitting send-off after four decades as a funeral directorGraeme McIntosh was the local funeral director for over 40 years.04 Jul 07:30 PM
New ZealandNative trees face chop due to flight path concernsAn aerial battle between humans and trees is likely to see botanic garden trees chopped.28 Jun 09:02 PM
New ZealandGrowing success: Ten years of Greening Taupō100 planting days, 4,000 volunteers, 220,000 plants; a busy 10 years for Greening Taupō.28 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandTwo good deeds deserves a dog trialThere's no better way to say 'thanks for rescuing me' than a dog trial.21 Jun 08:31 PM
New ZealandTaupō 'housing crisis' prompts council actionThe Taupō District Council is looking at its role in providing housing.21 Jun 02:30 AM
LifestyleFasting: Benefits beyond weight lossOne-size-fits-all fasting advice is not for everyone, especially women, says Dr Ala Farah.18 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandOff-road cyclists spend a mountain of moneyMore than 55,000 people come to Taupō each year for off-road cycling.15 Jun 11:44 PM
New ZealandFirst person born at Taupō maternity site checks out new Waiora HouseMata Hure was the first birth at Taupō Maternity Hospital, some 80 years ago.14 Jun 06:30 PM
New ZealandKnitters arrive en masse to help mothers in war-torn UkraineKnit one, purl one, and win the war in Ukraine.14 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandOne woman in a wheelchair helps halt building demolitionA local council decision to demolish an old building has met with one woman's resistance.13 Jun 10:24 PM
New ZealandHave you seen Michael James Hill? Police appeal for public's helpTaupō Police are appealing for assistance from the public to locate 49-year-old.09 Jun 01:53 AM
New ZealandGun fired outside Taupō Four Square“The investigative team is following a number of strong lines of inquiry.”01 Jun 10:32 PM
New Zealand'Overworked and exhausted': GP practices thinking outside the squareGPs say they are feeling the pressure of a heavy workload in Taupō.31 May 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Several processes at play': Taupō volcano alert changes againThe Volcanic Alert Level was raised to 1 in September.30 May 03:42 AM
New ZealandCoromandel leaders upset over loss of concertCancelled Whitianga Summer Concert is another blow to the region's visitor industry.29 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandNotorious highway black spot to get partial fixBudget 2023 announced a raft of road projects, including one for a notorious bend on SH1.29 May 02:24 AM
New ZealandHomeless family with baby forced to sleep in carA family of five had to sleep in their car in Taupō as temperatures reached 4 degrees.26 May 10:10 AM
New ZealandRescue spurs $37k in fundraising from grateful motherWai Johnson's son was rescued five years ago and she's been paying it back in spades.24 May 11:30 PM
New ZealandMushrooms are magic for new Wairakei businessA Taupō local has started a farming business with a difference.24 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandSmall town banking trial sunk due to lack of a suitable buildingA banking hub trial in Tūrangi has ended before it began.24 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandSheep and beef farmer clinches top beer award with perfect pilsnerA farmer forced to rethink his business has brewed up the best beer in NZ.22 May 04:51 AM
New ZealandDo we still Love Taupō?Marketing body reviews its vows over Love Taupō logo.17 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandNZ’s oldest man dies two days after his 107th birthdayNZ's oldest man Jack Coe marked his 107th birthday last week and died a few days later.14 May 11:01 PM
New ZealandAnother birthday for NZ's oldest manJack’s long life had humble beginnings - he was born in a tent.10 May 08:30 PM
New ZealandStill plenty of legs in prawn park after setbacksIt's been a tough time for the Huka Prawn Park but the future is bright.10 May 07:30 PM
New ZealandTranspower fined after power failure to 34,000 homesPower cut to 34,000 homes came on coldest night with highest-ever demand for electricity.08 May 01:48 AM
New ZealandFive youths arrested after Taupō jewellery store incidentYouths have been taken into custody following an incident at a Taupō jewellery store.24 Apr 04:03 AM
New ZealandThe big reset: Key issues laid bare in tourism planTaupō plan highlights need for hotels, highways, museum and more.12 Apr 06:00 PM
