New ZealandDrivers warned SH1 to close for roadworksWork is set to start on November 13.25 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandCooper puts Gasgas top of NZ podium on first attemptExperienced rider snatches top spot from young rising stars at motocross event.22 Oct 04:09 PM
New ZealandGraffiato back with fresh street art for 2023New Zealand's longest-running street art festival returns to Taupō this long weekend.17 Oct 10:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom P addict to 'squeaky clean': Solo dad eyes new Kāinga Ora homesThe housing agency has announced a major development.16 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandShe was terrified of the water. Now it's her happy placeMeet award-winning Coastguard Rotorua Lakes and Taupō units volunteer Amy Nattrass.15 Oct 07:59 PM
New ZealandUpston sets her sights on fixing child povertyTaupō MP Louise Upston is comfortably winning her electorate for the sixth time.14 Oct 09:46 AM
New Zealand'There’s a tide turning,' Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi says in WaiarikiWaititi called for a Māori electoral commission after voting issues were reported today.14 Oct 07:14 AM
New Zealand'Turning away in disgust': Voter turnout 'plunge' sign of 'hollow' campaign - analyst'This election is the most hollow and unsatisfactory in living memory.'12 Oct 11:42 PM
PoliticsCaution turning into confidence on National’s three-day bus tourWarnings of a tight election continue but expectations are rising.12 Oct 11:11 PM
New ZealandAsh buried in Antarctica puts date on Lake Taupō’s last big blowAsh buried deep in Antarctic ice highlights the eruptive power of our famous supervolcano.09 Oct 09:40 PM
New ZealandVoting is open and thousands are not enrolled - but it's not too lateYounger voter enrolment rates lag behind those of more senior citizens.07 Oct 03:30 PM
New ZealandBuilder skips country after $140k botch-jobThe walls of the newly built house were so out of line the roof wouldn’t fit on.06 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandTaupō crash: Three injured after logging truck, ute collideTwo moderately injured people taken to Taupō Hospital, seriously injured taken to Rotorua.04 Oct 02:39 AM
New ZealandFuture of popular Lake Taupō reserve to be reviewed by council and iwiA popular Lake Taupō camping spot is being reviewed to reflect its significance to iwi.04 Oct 02:32 AM
New ZealandUn-bee-lievable: Honey Hive's Taupō mascot rolled by car-jackersHuka Honey Hive's familiar Bee Dub is the victim of some very bad bee-haviour.29 Sep 10:48 PM
New ZealandMastering the 'punk rock' of bike racingIt's fast, it's difficult and it's pretty new to NZ. But what is cyclocross?28 Sep 08:41 PM
New ZealandNapier-Taupō highway speed reduction saving lives, moneyCost-benefit modelling says avoided crashes created $93 million worth of benefits.27 Sep 05:43 AM
New ZealandHail, flooding possible in Waikato; 100km/h winds for Auckland this weekendMore wild weather is forecast as a trough of low pressure moves over the country.26 Sep 03:29 AM
New ZealandSchool drop-out 'crisis': Kids as young as 12 leaving school in search of work'We’re really heading toward a significant crisis event.'25 Sep 06:23 PM
TravelIs Whakamoenga Point Taupo’s best-kept secret?Just 10 minutes west of the Taupo CBD.23 Sep 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Gardening is not like putting wallpaper up': Gordon Collier on crafting a successful gardenThe 88-year-old Taihape garden designer has some tips for first-time growers.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTokoroa ram raids leave business owners frustratedA Tokoroa service station owner had a rude awakening this morning thanks to ram raiders.21 Sep 11:29 PM
New ZealandOne dead after car crashes into stationary truckEmergency services were called to the scene at 11.13pm.21 Sep 07:31 PM
SportNew venue revealed for Supercars' return to NZ in 2024Supercars has agreed to a three-year deal to return to New Zealand, starting in 2024.21 Sep 03:36 AM
KahuThe most-searched New Zealand place name pronunciationsGoogle data from the year to August shows the most-searched-for pronunciations.20 Sep 07:12 AM
PremiumPremiumConstruction$23.7m restructuring by multi-millionaire philanthropist John SaxThe company owes $23.7m to Sax’s Autumn Park and Kearoa Holdings.20 Sep 01:00 AM
New ZealandIcecream an early motivator for world MTB champ MaxwellA bright future beckons for under-23 mountain bike champion Sammie Maxwell.18 Sep 02:55 AM
New ZealandName suppression lapses for Taupō man charged with murderThe man accused of murdering Brodie Ruatara has appeared in the High Court.14 Sep 09:58 PM
New ZealandPerson killed in overnight crash on State Highway 5The Napier-Taupō highway has reopened after a fatal crash on Wednesday morning.12 Sep 09:04 PM
New ZealandCBD light feature still on despite cost over-runTaupō's new town centre is about to get a whole lot brighter.06 Sep 04:19 AM
TravelSky Waka’s no-refund policy leaves Ruapehu visitors hangingOpened in 2019, the Sky Waka is a 1.8 km cable car in the Tongariro National Park.04 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandNew $340k fire pump truck likely written off in crashIt crashed and rolled on Thursday around 10am.01 Sep 01:10 AM
New ZealandTop dog has a quarry for an officeTerry is the assistant quarry manager at Atiamuri Sand and Pumice in the Waikato.28 Aug 08:55 PM
Travel'Bittersweet' birthday for ski fields: Parties, ploughs and discount passesThere are bumper birthday celebrations at a couple of ski fields this week.28 Aug 06:30 PM
