New ZealandStolen wheelchair van puts an end to family road tripsLife hasn't been the same since the van was stolen.29 Oct 04:00 PM
MotorsportPreparations for 2025 Supercars season under way as tickets go on saleTickets for the second Supercars event in Taupō are now available.29 Oct 12:32 AM
New ZealandTaupō looking to tap into $400m business events marketBusiness event delegates spend more than $400 a day on average.28 Oct 08:44 PM
New ZealandRotorua rides high on Whaka 100 successTaupō's Sammie Maxwell has reclaimed her title.27 Oct 07:37 PM
New ZealandWitness describes 'bloody mess' after truck and car crash near Taupō leaves one criticalEmergency services were called to the scene about 1pm.24 Oct 07:27 AM
New ZealandWalk of life: Emergency services tackle lake for youth mental health charityA team of 14 first responders join forces for special fundraiser for I am Hope.24 Oct 05:30 AM
New ZealandKindergarten on the way for a little town that's growing up fastWhat used to be a quiet holiday and retirement spot is growing into a big town.23 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandTūrangi Foodbank feeding a big slice of town's populationTūrangi Foodbank has already delivered 1567 food parcels since October 2023.22 Oct 05:30 PM
New ZealandMajor police probe prevents tangi shooting and attempted murder of rival gang memberPolice seized illegal drugs and firearms and restrained assets worth $800k.22 Oct 04:12 AM
New ZealandSix-year-old named as fatal crash victimThe crash, involving a car and a truck, happened on State Highway 1 near Waiōuru.22 Oct 01:12 AM
New ZealandBurnt out lodge demolished, replaced with state housesFire caused extensive damage to Berkenhoff lodge in November 2022.21 Oct 07:13 PM
New Zealand‘Kind, generous’: Mother’s grief for man who died after being found critically injured on roadTwo men have been charged with murder following the man's death.19 Oct 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Complacency can cause accidents': NZTA’s advice for SH1 detoursNZTA is warning people to take care on detours as SH1 works ramp up.18 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandTaupō school in lockdown after threatening emailPolice at the school as a precautionary measure.17 Oct 09:47 PM
New ZealandTaupō man spends five years building boat from scratchTaupō man Mark Dumble has spent the past five years building this 4m clinker boat from scratch and recently launched it at Two Mile Bay, Lake Taupō. Video / Dan HutchinsonWatch16 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandFishing takes patience but the boat took five yearsThe little clinker boat has taken about two years of fulltime work to complete.16 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandNew hot pool complex being built at Taupō's Huka Prawn ParkThe new facilites are for families and will complement the adults-only Wairakei Terraces.15 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandEasier than taxes: Bean counter turns to cookbooksA best-selling cookbook author says she's 'not a foodie' but loves simple recipes.09 Oct 09:30 PM
New ZealandTennis club marks its 100th birthday in styleThe clubhouse has had a $270k upgrade and celebrates 100 years this weekend.07 Oct 11:42 PM
New ZealandNurse celebrates 50th anniversary at medical centreJean Chegwidden has worked as a nurse for more than 60 years.05 Oct 01:30 AM
New ZealandNZTA advises Auckland to Wellington motorists to avoid SH1A detour of 23km or about 16mins will be in place.04 Oct 04:13 AM
New ZealandThe city with the lowest home ownership rates in NZHousing is relatively inexpensive compared with other cities but ownership rates are low.03 Oct 08:22 PM
New Zealand'A noose with your name': Man guilty of making Jacinda Ardern death threatsHe represented himself in court with what the judge called 'legal gobbledygook'.02 Oct 09:54 PM
New ZealandCritical infrastructure project nears completionThe push is on to get the Taupō sewer line buried before the big events hit town.02 Oct 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomThree mills close as high electricity prices hit North Island businessesThree North Island mills shut due to high electricity prices, impacting profitability.02 Oct 03:59 PM
New Zealand'Part therapy': Business resilience celebratedMore than 80 local businesses in Taupō entered the 2024 Stella Awards.01 Oct 07:26 PM
New ZealandCalifornian artist brings the moa back from extinctionThe exhibition is a tribute to those who have been loved and lost.01 Oct 02:30 AM
New Zealand'Perfectly imperfect' fruit and vegetables provide a recipe for business successCollaboration with restaurant Embra turned misfit pears into fine dining delight.29 Sep 11:08 PM
New ZealandPolice charge 22yo man after fatal vehicle incident in TaupōThe man is due to appear in the Taupō District Court next week.26 Sep 12:41 AM
New ZealandPotential new $500m industry for Central North IslandScientists have worked out how to create protein from microorganisms in geothermal gases.24 Sep 10:45 PM
New ZealandApp allows people to buy food cheap before it's thrown awayCafes can retain some value in products that would otherwise get thrown away.24 Sep 03:57 AM
New ZealandWhat you need to know about road closures on SH1NZTA says motorists can expect 'roadworks galore' on SH1 due to major projects.23 Sep 08:15 PM
New ZealandHow scientists aim to model volcanic ashfall from the next major NZ eruptionScientists are developing a smart new model to forecast damage from ashfall in real time.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Machine that constantly tunes itself': Waikato tourism operators stand outThree local operators are in line for a Tourism Industry Award.19 Sep 07:00 PM
