Small town banking trial sunk due to lack of a suitable building
A banking hub trial in Tūrangi has ended before it began.
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NZ’s oldest man dies two days after his 107th birthday
NZ's oldest man Jack Coe marked his 107th birthday last week and died a few days later.
‘The joy on the faces of the tamariki makes everything worth it’: Tūrangi opens new sports facility
“Te Mataapuna is a facility for the whole community."
Another birthday for NZ's oldest man
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Tūwharetoa housing strategy foundations taking shape; first affordable rentals up
Five of the 14 brand-new homes destined for Te Iwiheke Place in Tūrangi are in operation.
Police disappointed at number of tickets issued on re-opened Napier-Taupō Rd
The highway has re-opened to the public with temporary speed reductions.
Carvers unveil magnificent new Taupō artwork: ‘The endless hours must be respected’
Carvings by local artists Delani Brown and Kingi Pitiroi have been unveiled in Taupō.
Cyclone recovery: PM says it might be best to 'give up' on some roads
Some roads, like State Highway 25A, just shouldn't be there, says Chris Hipkins.
Volcanic unrest: More than 20 aftershocks following Taupō quake
GeoNet also noticed a small signal on newly installed tsunami sensors.
Sudden downpour overwhelms Taupō drainage systems
Taupō residents are mopping up after a short, sharp deluge on Sunday.
Drivers 'falling asleep at the wheel' more than 100 times each day
A Taupō company is working to make New Zealand's roads safer.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Aerial angels descend on rural areas
One Taupō company is taking to the skies to provide much-needed aid to Hawke's Bay.
Film review: We Are Still Here - a story of power, strength and survival
A standout post-colonial anthology about power, strength and survival.
'Utter devastation' of forestry areas hampers power companies
Thousands of people will have to make do without power in southern Lake Taupō communities.
Logging truck destroys garage near Taupō
A logging truck crashed into a property in the early hours of this morning.
Mountain of debt: Can Ruapehu survive winter of discontent?
Mounting debt means Ruapehu Alpine Lifts faces some tough decisions about its ski fields.
'Just come back': Friend's plea to comatose Picton crash survivor
Luie Lagud's surgery today reportedly went well, giving family and friends some hope.
Temperatures at Mt Ruapehu crater lake continue to rise
Over the past eight days, the temperature has risen further from 32C to 36C.
Mental health education a 'top priority': Are Kiwi kids prepared for the future?
Mental health is a hot topic all over the world, including in schools.
Bat check on doomed trees pays off
The pekapeka tou-roa (long-tailed bats) are classified as threatened-nationally critical
Man dies after crash involving truck and a pedestrian in Tūrangi
A police spokesperson said the crash occurred on State Highway 1 just north of Tūrangi.
'No end in sight': Woman felt like giving up on life after husband's carers miss shifts
'Healthcare organisations don't really care.'
Covid-19 case in Rotorua school community
The Ministry of Health informed the school on Sunday afternoon about the Covid-19 case.
Road snowfall warning for SH1 Desert Rd
Snow showers are expected to affect the road on Wednesday.
MPI raids multiple properties over 'highly organised' black market crayfish ring
About 80 fishery officers searched eight East Coast homes with police in support.
Insta and Facebook troll admits child sex offences
He was jailed in 2013 for similar offending and now he's back grooming young girls.
Overseas acts lined up for Ohakune Mardi Gras
NZ is 'the only place in the world where you can play to huge crowds'.
'Heroic': Dangerous Mt Ruapehu rescue recognised
A climber fell 200 metres into a glacier; 22 rescuers spent hours trying to save her.
Faeces smeared on property: Youths leave business owners frustrated
"What these people are doing is wrong but ... we can't just throw them in jail."
Army veterans prepare for Anzac Day: 'You get a big of a lump in your throat'
A Taupō man is inviting a few of his mates over to his place to commemorate Anzac Day.
'Every Māori family wants to have a kākahu'
Artist and designer Paretuiri Simeon makes kākahu that go on to become family heirlooms.
Locals wanted for skifield jobs
With the gap left by internationals, Mt Ruapehu needs locals to work this ski season.