Air Force to fly above Waikato and Bay of Plenty this weekend
T-6C Texan II aircraft will be seen above Matamata, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga and Taupo.
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Gliders to descend on Taupō
A regional gliding competition kicks off in Taupō tomorrow.
Quiet start to summer for Taupō and Tūrangi Police
With a few notable exceptions, the festive period has been peaceful in Taupō and Tūrangi.
Super Sprint and Manu Champs - here's what's on in the Waikato
The event calendar features lots of sport.
Roadworks to close Taupō to Tūrangi route for five days
Daytime closures and stop/go management will be in place along SH1 from Taupō to Tūrangi.
Soft plastics, phone use and camper vans: Taupō and Tūrangi readers have their say
Find out what's invigorated and incensed the people of Taupō and Tūrangi this week.
Sunshine finally arrives for Taupō and Tūrangi clubs
Find out how Taupō and Tūrangi's clubs got on this week.
Fishing for answers to the secret lives of trout
A PhD student spent her summer holidays gutting trout for science.
Clam spread in the spotlight as thousands descend on Lake Karāpiro
Waka ama paddlers and gold clams go head-to-head.
Sweet flower-themed kittens looking for a new home
Lily and Rose are a purrfect pair of kittens looking for a new home.
The secret to the perfect sausage roll
Be the envy of the office with this next-level sausage roll.
Plenty on offer in Taupō and Tūrangi this week
From picnics to pest control, there's lots to do on the Central Plateau this weekend.
Hot El Nino summer causing more algal blooms in NZ's rivers, lakes
Swimmers are urged to be on the lookout for potentially toxic algal blooms this summer.
SH1 cleared after logging truck rolls in Taupō
The road was blocked for a couple of hours after the accident.
Up to 90 minutes added to travel times on Ruapehu highway
Upcoming Ruapehu District roadworks could see 90 minutes added to travel times.
14-year-old $10k richer after acing Taupō Hole in One Challenge
'We decided to go to the Hole in One for fun, but I didn’t think I’d win.'
Waka ama, sunflower farm opening and concerts — here's what's on in the Waikato
The event calendar for the next little while is chocka.
'Shattered': Friends mourn woman and mother-in-law killed in Taupō crash
There has been an outpouring of grief after the pair died in a road smash.
Could this be the cat for you?
Sweet, older cat Gary is looking for a home through SPCA Taupō.
Hundreds of swimmers set for 'Epic' Lake Taupō event
More than 800 swimmers will dive into Lake Taupō this weekend.
'Many broken hearts': Mother and daughter-in-law die in crash
The pair were killed in a two-vehicle crash on Broadlands Rd on January 5.
Motorists call for urgent pothole repairs on major roads
Man's car damaged when he struck a pothole at 100km/h on State Highway 1 near Taupō.
Details are important when it comes to 90-day trials
Employers are advised to know the rules around 90-day trial periods.
Farewell to the coat of arms: Tūrangi Police officer departs after 29 years
Sergeant Te Reipa Morunga is heading on to pastures new after 29 years with NZ Police.
Taupō and Tūrangi thumbs up and thumbs down
Find out what has amazed and annoyed the people of Taupō and Tūrangi this week.
Police seek information following double fatal crash near Taupō
Police are asking for help to help determine the cause of a fatal crash near Taupō.
Coastguard issues warning over boat maintenance
Basic boat maintenance could prevent significant numbers of callouts, says Coastguard.
Two dead after crash near Taupō; separate collision blocks SH2
Traffic management is being put in place at the site of the double-fatal crash.
'Nick of time': Group using plastic bottles to float down Waikato River prompt police warning
Police have renewed their warnings about lifejackets after another near-miss.
Safety improvements for dangerous stretch of SH1
The stretch of SH1 has seen six deaths and many accidents in the last ten years.
Waikato walks: The top 5 western Lake Taupō tramps for families
Dramatic bluffs and family-friendly tracks await summer explorers of all ages.
Rainy, warm December for Taupō
December's weather was average in some ways, and extreme in others.
Drownings in Waikato lead to call for action
The region saw a significant increase in drownings in 2023, according to a new report.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in December 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.