No capital works planned for 'unforgiving' Napier-Taupō Rd
NZTA needs to stop using 'Band-Aids' for notorious stretch of highway, truckie says.
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SPCA's 'unprecedented' sign ups for skydiving fundraiser
Do you like animals and falling from 13,000 feet? Then this is a golden opportunity.
Local Focus: May is ME awareness month, so what is it?
ME affects up to 20,000 people across New Zealand. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Buried in shallow grave: Arrest in Desert Rd body mystery
Man charged with accessory to murder after the fact in Desert Rd body case.
Taupō tourism campaign goes local
'Love this place' campaign hopes to save local business. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Taupō tourism campaign goes local
The 'Love This Place' campaign hopes to save local business. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'A good kick': Cop stood down after kicking, aiming gun at handcuffed robber
IPCA has found the officer's actions towards a robbery suspect were unjustified.
Local Focus: Taupō businesses preparing for alert level 3
Only some businesses can begin trading on Tuesday. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Taupō businesses preparing for Level 3
Only some businesses can begin trading on Tuesday. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Living a 'nightmare': Couple lose isolation caravan and belongings in fire
The pair had been isolating in their caravan in Marotiri just out of Taupō.
Taupō house up in flames, busy night for firefighters
Two large fires ravaged properties in Taupō overnight.
Firefighters battling large house fire in Taupō
It is the second blaze crews have been called to in the region overnight.
Gibson out-runs lockdown
The threat of lockdown and older rivals proved no barrier to Hunter Gibson.
Local Focus: Taupō businesses face uncertain tourist future
Hopes that domestic tourism will help make up for loss of international tourists. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Taupō businesses face uncertain tourist future
Will domestic tourists make up for internationals? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Taupō mayor demands visitors avoid town during lockdown
This weekend would usually see plenty of tourists. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Taupō mayor demands visitors avoid town during lockdown
This weekend would usually see plenty of tourists. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Covid-19: Phil Goff still pushing 3.5 per cent rates rise
Goff said the virus had created the worst recession since the 1930s.
Covid-19: What will happen to Auckland rates?
Several councils around the country are freezing rates or offering relief to ratepayers.
Local Focus: Power lines cut for Hawke's Bay, Rotorua and Taupō
Electricity price drop for Unison Network. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Power bill cuts for Napier, Hastings, Rotorua and Taupō
Electricity price drop for Unison Network. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
When travel restrictions are over, this hotel is ideal for a weekend getaway
Courtney Whitaker checks into the Hilton Lake Taupō for a weekend getaway.
Tim Roxborogh's Travel Bugs: Can we still dream of travel?
Let's holiday in NZ while we wait, wash and wonder when we can start travelling again.
Rāhui placed over Taupō's Huka Falls
The Department of Conservation has implemented the closure on behalf of the trust.
Family of drag racers national champions
The Rivers family have thumbed their noses at adversity and claimed a national title.
Critical injuries: Road reopens after SH1 crash near Taupō
The crash happened on Centennial Dr in Rotokawa about 3pm.
He complained the road was a fatality waiting to happen. Then it happened
In places, State Highway 5 isn't just unforgiving, it's "absolute garbage", truckie says.
'She's got moves': Girl goes viral with Tik Tok dance at Taupō Ironman event
Seven-year-old girl helping out at Ironman event goes viral for her dancing skills.
Local Focus: Taupō airport developments about to take off
The airport is set for a new terminal, apron and car-parking space. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Taupō airport developments about to take off
Developments for a new terminal, apron and car-park. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
When will Taupo's next 'super-eruption' happen?
Four of the 10 recorded 'super-eruptions' in past 2.8 million years have happened in NZ.
Five crashes, 23 deaths: Grim toll for Taupō's roads
The Taupō /South Waikato road toll last year was 33, many of them multiple fatalities.
Local Focus: Tūrangi St John grant relief helps build future
Over half a million dollars granted for new station. Made with funding from NZ On Air.