New ZealandBoat tampering accused jumps into river, climbs treeTaupō boaties are being urged to report tampering after a man was arrested.17 Nov 06:15 PM
New ZealandTaupō production of The 39 Steps clears out Zony AwardsThe play won eight award categories.15 Nov 10:30 PM
New ZealandPuttering away: Wairakei Resort Golf Course happy to be back in actionThe picturesque course was seriously damaged after Cyclone Gabrielle.13 Nov 05:30 PM
New ZealandThe NZ health district where there is one GP to 1900 peopleAnd how one practice is 'revitalising' its GPs' passion for the job.13 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandSore, sunburnt but stoked: Taupō emergency services return from charity walkThe Waikato Herald shared their story last month. Now, they've completed the challenge.13 Nov 02:39 AM
New ZealandRoad worker threatened with firearm on SH1, police investigatingA road worker was threatened with a firearm on State Highway 1, near Ātiamuri.10 Nov 09:37 PM
New ZealandScattering ashes at 'precious taonga' strictly prohibited, iwi sayThe iwi were made aware of an incident at Acacia Bay recently.10 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandDriver who hit and injured a teenage cyclist urged to come forwardThe incident in Taupō left the teenager with serious injuries.08 Nov 04:18 AM
New ZealandIronman World Championships will mean busy roads for TaupōAbout 6000 competitors plus their supporters are expected from overseas.08 Nov 03:55 AM
New ZealandLocal cadets to stand guard on Armistice Day for first time in over 10 yearsThe Army cadet unit was on the brink of closure.07 Nov 04:00 AM
Travel newsSounds Air cans Taupō flights amid rising costsAirline says while demand for flights was strong, costs were too high.06 Nov 08:29 PM
New ZealandDr Monty Soutar's Kāwai series captivates New Zealand readers with historySoutar's Kāwai series blends fiction and Aotearoa's history06 Nov 06:00 PM
New Zealand'I was a wreck': Man rescued by helicopter after ridge collapsePlus: Why the service needs over $460k in 2025 to continue vital work.05 Nov 08:56 PM
New ZealandHow this month's Waikato roadworks could affect youFull closures on SH1 Ngāruawāhia this month; expect delays and detours.05 Nov 04:55 AM
New ZealandSporting events see SH1 road works at Taupō jump the queueOriginally, NZTA planned for a second SH1 closure between Ātiamuri to Wairākei.31 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandBudget advisers say people struggling with tens of thousands of dollars in Work and Income debtLoans, housing costs, death of a partner and unemployment are main causes of poverty.30 Oct 08:00 PM
New ZealandDoorDash app launches in Taupō, Cambridge and Te AwamutuDoorDash launches in Taupō, Timaru, Cambridge and Te Awamutu, among other stores.29 Oct 07:30 PM
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 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 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 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