'Is that it?' Anger as woman sentenced for Taupō crash that killed two
'I feel so robbed and heartbroken', a victim's son tells the court.
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Taupō readers discuss the good and the bad of the week.
Film review: Strawberry Shortcake’s Summer Vacation
This cute, animated adventure is the perfect rainy-day school holiday viewing.
‘Beautiful person’: Woman who died climbing Mt Ruapehu was young Auckland uni scientist
Wednesday Davis graduated in 2022 with a Masters in Marine Science and worked at the uni.
Woman dies after Mt Ruapehu climbing accident
A group were climbing on the eastern side when the tragedy struck today.
Super sheep and wonder dogs round up $25k for charity
Taupō's annual dog trials have thrown a big bone to the local rescue helicopter service.
Waiouru exercises important in 'volatile, uncertain and complex world'
Realistic scenarios help soldiers keep ready for any eventuality.
Tūrangi puts on spectacular light show with just one drone
Who needs hundreds of drones for a light show? Tūrangi display shows you only need one.
Full steam ahead for Geothermal Week
The event theme highlights the “Immense value of our taonga, our geothermal resources.”
New Waikato River bridge for Taupō brought forward
Detailed planning for a second Waikato River bridge in Taupō to get under way soon.
Coromandel welcomes back Summer Concert Tour
Cold Chisel, Icehouse, Bic Runga and Everclear announced for Summer Concert series.
'Terrified': Mobster on meth carjacks couple, speeds off sitting on driver
Woman pinned to seat by tattooed gangster struggled to breathe, says judge.
Crispy is key - 'nobody likes a soggy sprout'
You can't go past a crispy Brussels sprout says cook and food columnist Olivia Moore.
Taupō's Great Lake Film Society wins Best Film Award in 48Hours challenge
Best Film, Best Cinematography, Best Script, and Best Performer was won by one Taupō team.
Crews fight Taupō house fire overnight
The two-storey house was well ablaze, Fenz says.
Life and death on NZ roads: Truckie on 40 years of horror from the driver's seat
The bodies are still warm, says truckie of victims he's pulled from crashed vehicles.
Lawyer who strangled girlfriend allowed to practise again under new name
'A criminal should not be permitted to defend other criminals, it's as simple as that.'
'Thinking the worst': Medical event mistaken for six-car crash on SH1
Crews were 'thinking the worst' after being told of a six-car crash.
Taupō florist delivers more than just flowers
When florist Sally Cox comes to visit you might just get a cup of tea with your flowers.
Nine hundred sheep and 250 dog trial enthusiasts set for four-day comp
The National Equestrian Centre arena in Taupō will host the popular event.
Recipe: Hot saucy morsels full of winter goodness
Make use of your favourite winter vegetables.
Five films worth watching from the 2024 French Film Festival
A quick look at some of the films in this year's NZ French Film Festival.
'Left for dead': E-scooter rider badly injured in hit-and-run
Rider's wife thankful for Good Samaritan who came to his aid.
Rain to ease in north, but parts of the south still in firing line
Wet weather to ease in upper north, but Bay of Plenty, Tasman still in firing line.
Commuter warning ahead of heavy rain, thunderstorms, localised flooding fears
Local flooding and water pooling are expected, most likely in north and east Auckland.
Inaugural event to showcase a 'world of difference' through volunteering
"Even if they only have a couple of hours to give, that can make a world of difference."
Taupō ad hits the spot at NZ Radio and Podcast Awards
Award shines spotlight on what goes on behind closed doors.
Readers have their say: Cycle madness and supermarket separation anxiety
Taupō readers get the good and the bad of the week off their chests.
Winning photo represents thrill of fly-fishing across three generations
The winning photo showed the thrill of fly-fishing across three generations.
Widowmakers spice up the wanderlust for Taupō
Taupō's intrepid hikers head out on another week of exploring.
Tauhara women learn about everything to do with hemp
Members of the Tauhara Women’s Luncheon Club were enlightened about hemp.
Guitarist writes song inspired by a tui singing outside his window
Bringing the magic to Taupō, Bruce Paine has dedicated most of his life to guitar.
Fatal hit-and-run victim's body left by side of road for hours after miscoded 111 call
“Although made in good faith, we think that decision was an error in judgement"