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Taupō tourism agency tightens its belt as budget cuts bite

Tourism is worth hundreds of millions of dollars to the Taupō economy.

Tūrangi deaths: Woman identified, described as loving mum

Maxine Puhi was one of two people found dead in a Tūrangi home this week.

Council yet to establish origins of asbestos at Taupō landfill

The council says it is too early to tell how many customers are affected.

In a pickle? We've got the constable for you

Taupō's 'Good Sort of the Month' is a face painter, DJ and community cop.

Taupō to get a 'pop-up' cinema and possibly a drive-in

A temporary cinema solution has been found while a permanent venue is finalised.

Sad about cancelled fashion week? No problem: Taupō has a quirky alternative

The event is part of Lake Taupō Hospice’s annual fundraiser.

'Outstanding' builds from Waikato make House of the Year list

The Top 100 homes will now undergo a second round of judging.

Taupō walkers: Old mill offers new adventures for young at heart

The old Tihoi Timber Mill site has been repurposed into an adventure camp.

Greenlea rescue heli wraps up 'busy' July

The crew carried out 38 missions across the Lakes and Central Plateau region.

Man suffers gunshot wounds while hunting in Tongariro Forest

Due to the remote location, the man was winched out by helicopter.

Battling with my brain: Mountain biker Sammie Maxwell’s fight to get to the Olympic Games

The young mountain bike star has struggled with an eating disorder since she was a teen.

'All of Tūrangi heard us': Meet Olympic medallist Hayden Wilde's biggest fans

Bruce and Nita Wilde cheered their grandson on from their home in Tūrangi.

Waikato councils' Long-Term Plans come at a cost

Most councils have now adopted their 2024-34 LTPs.

Napier-Taupō road development a 'monument to Stan Tuck'

OPINION: Development of timber trade had an impact on a key road and port.

Burglars throw stolen goods from car during police pursuit

Impact on commercial burglary victims is not just financial says senior police officer.

Innovative after school programme helps youth tackle the big issues

Anywhere between 60 and 90 kids come through the programme every week.

'He sacrificed his race’: Teammate’s selfless act sets up Wilde silver

'He did a fantastic job, I told him how it is.'

The trail of clues that led police to $400k meth stash in wardrobe

Damien Porter was on parole for earlier drug-dealing when 1kg of meth was found in motel.