Latest from Taupo

'Is that it?' Anger as woman sentenced for Taupō crash that killed two

'I feel so robbed and heartbroken', a victim's son tells the court.

Film review: Strawberry Shortcake’s Summer Vacation

This cute, animated adventure is the perfect rainy-day school holiday viewing.

‘Beautiful person’: Woman who died climbing Mt Ruapehu was young Auckland uni scientist

Wednesday Davis graduated in 2022 with a Masters in Marine Science and worked at the uni.

Woman dies after Mt Ruapehu climbing accident

A group were climbing on the eastern side when the tragedy struck today.

Super sheep and wonder dogs round up $25k for charity

Taupō's annual dog trials have thrown a big bone to the local rescue helicopter service.

Waiouru exercises important in 'volatile, uncertain and complex world'

Realistic scenarios help soldiers keep ready for any eventuality.

Tūrangi puts on spectacular light show with just one drone

Who needs hundreds of drones for a light show? Tūrangi display shows you only need one.

Full steam ahead for Geothermal Week

The event theme highlights the “Immense value of our taonga, our geothermal resources.”

New Waikato River bridge for Taupō brought forward

Detailed planning for a second Waikato River bridge in Taupō to get under way soon.

'Thinking the worst': Medical event mistaken for six-car crash on SH1

Crews were 'thinking the worst' after being told of a six-car crash.

Countdown overhaul: 'Dark store' and EV chargers in new Woolworths empire

'Dark store' and direct-to-boot offerings as well as EV chargers feature in overhauls.

Taupō florist delivers more than just flowers

When florist Sally Cox comes to visit you might just get a cup of tea with your flowers.

Nine hundred sheep and 250 dog trial enthusiasts set for four-day comp

The National Equestrian Centre arena in Taupō will host the popular event.

Recipe: Hot saucy morsels full of winter goodness

Make use of your favourite winter vegetables.

Five films worth watching from the 2024 French Film Festival

A quick look at some of the films in this year's NZ French Film Festival.

'Left for dead': E-scooter rider badly injured in hit-and-run

Rider's wife thankful for Good Samaritan who came to his aid.

Rain to ease in north, but parts of the south still in firing line

Wet weather to ease in upper north, but Bay of Plenty, Tasman still in firing line.

Commuter warning ahead of heavy rain, thunderstorms, localised flooding fears

Local flooding and water pooling are expected, most likely in north and east Auckland.