The Stuff-owned community newspaper's June 28 edition would be its last.

Waikato Regional Council has confirmed the notorious stretch of SH1 is a priority.

The geothermal industry trailblazer has been made an Officer of the NZ Order of Merit.

Didymo Dave is a Taupō icon; now, he's been recognised by King Charles.

A Taupō organisation is working tirelessly to help kids find a sport they love.

Taupō's squash club is inviting the community to try an ideal winter sport.

The Tauhara students will be getting the chop for a good cause next week.

A programme pairing business minds with governance volunteers is under way again in June.

Frosted windscreens weren't enough to stop a hardy group of early-morning swimmers.

Three Taupō athletes will face obstacles at the world championships in Costa Rica.

“Yes, it is usually the first language of the deaf community, but it’s for everybody."

A 1940s live radio play with a ten-piece band promises a performance like no other.

The new chairperson of Waiora House's trust knows the site well, as she was born there.

The new event gives everyone the chance to get involved in fundraising for Taupō Hospice.

Police, St John and Fenz will have vehicles on display in Tūrangi next week.

Plans are proceeding for a new major housing development in Taupō.

The free service aims to help with 'letting go of guilt and shame'.

Supercars roared into Taupō this week with a welcome event and parade of cars.

Take a peek behind the scenes of the mammoth preparation for the international event.

Tūrangi's blue ducks are definitely not your average ducks.

Waka from across the North Island will assemble in Taupō for Te Wheke this Saturday.

Two engineers have swapped enormous vehicles for a miniature train.

A shock discovery has boosted an upcoming theatre production.

An author has compiled a book detailing some of the nation's less-known history.

The new system will be used for education, and to feed the community.

The family-friendly event returns for its second year, with even more on offer.

Not too many people have Ray's defining memory of V-J Day.

He was given two years to live in 2009. Now, he's paddling 7km in a waka for charity.

The masters team will swap Lake Taupō in winter for the Pacific Ocean in summer.

The end is in sight for the latest round of SH1 night closures.

Misinformation and personal attacks rampant online, say council officials.

Getting in and out of this 'tight' airport car park is proving tricky.

More than half the kākāpō in the mainland sanctuary trial have now been sent home.

Aotearoa Bike Challenge Month is here and events are happening across Waikato.

Taupō movie buffs will have to content themselves with streaming services for now.

A women's team are hoping last year's World Cup has enthused the next generations.

The manager of Taupō's Waiora House says there's "mystery" around it.

The shelter is still "swamped", but the community pet desexing programme is paying off.

Contestants need a hard outer shell to make it in this competition.

The club behind Kinloch Triathlon is staying true to form, holding events for all ages.

After several disrupted years, things are looking up for Taupō's tourism.

Daytime closures and stop/go management will be in place along SH1 from Taupō to Tūrangi.

A PhD student spent her summer holidays gutting trout for science.

'We decided to go to the Hole in One for fun, but I didn’t think I’d win.'

More than 800 swimmers will dive into Lake Taupō this weekend.

Basic boat maintenance could prevent significant numbers of callouts, says Coastguard.

Police have renewed their warnings about lifejackets after another near-miss.

The region saw a significant increase in drownings in 2023, according to a new report.

There were seven vehicle-related fatalities in Waikato this holiday period.

What do you do in the Waikato when it won't stop raining? We've rounded up some ideas.

It's looking like a wet end to 2023 in the Waikato region.

Significant rain is expected across the Waikato today.

One lucky Lotto winner will be celebrating in the Waikato this week.

There have been two fatal crashes in the Waikato so far this holiday season.

Taupō's newest music festival is back in a bigger venue, with a new headliner.

Visitors to a Taupō GP surgery have a reason to smile thanks to a local artist.

Ten people have drowned in the Waikato River between Lake Taupō and Huka Falls since 2008.

Year 12 and 13 students from Taupō have been recognised for their hard work this year.

The people of one Lake Taupō community can sleep easier thanks to one man's hard work.

Tickets are available now for kids to tell Santa what they want for Christmas.

A metres-high balloon dinosaur and a kinetic sculpture will kick off the new trail.

A private specialist school in Taupō closes its doors this week.

Retirement hasn't slowed down a Taupō couple, who are about to release their third book.

This Saturday, competitors will descend on Taupō for its first half ironman since 2019.

The SPCA Taupō received a Rotary donation this week to help at a busy time of year.

Taupō Brass will be helping the community get into the festive spirit this Sunday.

Plans have been released for a proposed new retail development in Taupō.

Boat racing on Lake Taupō has been banned to prevent the spread of gold clams.

Providing a homestay for a student has many rewards, say host family.

What's next for the accident hotspot on SH1 between Taupō and Tūrangi?

A new scheme in Taupō aims to give a helping hand to governance volunteers.

Three young motocross riders have come away with a heap of trophies.

Ray White Taupō is asking generous locals to help make Christmas magical.

Taupō Choral and Rotorua District Choir have joined forces for a special performance.

Taupō Community Food Bank is celebrating a meaty donation.

Panicked parents in Taupō have a new option when it comes to birthday party planning.

A local artist is hoping her work, using found plastic waste, will highlight the problem.

Taupō's Kyle Merewether is heading to Hamilton to take on his toughest fight yet.