Taupō & Tūrangi Herald
Taupō Lions at large in the community
The local Lions Club has clocked up lots of hours fundraising for the community.
Tauhara College head students cover the ground
Sean, Aja, Flynn and Lucy have a good balance of interests from academic to sports.
Pest control at Spa Park captures more than 300 critters
The council wants volunteers to take over the Spa Park wildlife protection project.
'Best solution': SH1 section set to partially reopen this week
'We lost four days of work since we started work in this area, all because of rain.'
'Damp and dirty' but a fun walk in the Central Plateau nonetheless
The 13.5km track has a bit of everything thrown in.
Karen Aim's teen killer, who spent more than half his life in prison, denied parole
Jahche Broughton beat tourist Karen Aim to death with a baseball bat when he was just 14.
'Go in, go in!': 11yo golfer becomes youngest Taupō Hole-in-One $10k winner
The Tauranga youngster has a sweet plan for his prize money.
Boat tampering accused jumps into river, climbs tree
Taupō boaties are being urged to report tampering after a man was arrested.
‘Tough news’: NZME proposes to close 14 local newspapers, with the loss of 30 jobs
Herald owner says community titles are no longer profitable in changing media landscape.
'Little boy in big city': Tauhara College dux to study conjoint degree in Auckland
'It’s been a busy year but very fulfilling and a lot of fun.'
Law degree, PhD on the cards for college dux despite challenges
Luka Leusink has long harboured the goal of coming top of her year.
Puttering away: Wairakei Resort Golf Course happy to be back in action
The picturesque course was seriously damaged after Cyclone Gabrielle.
The NZ health district where there is one GP to 1900 people
And how one practice is 'revitalising' its GPs' passion for the job.
News from around Waikato
Only road in and out of Pāuanui to close overnight for repairs
The defect is common with bridges of its type right across the country.
Hard data shows concrete roads more cost-effective than tar seal
Concrete roads are said to be 17% cheaper over their lifespan, better for the environment.
Couple want dog responsible for death of pet found before it kills again
The loss of their pet has had a profound effect on the couple.
Rural news
The Country Full Show: Zespri boss on predicted record returns
Jason Te Brake, Peter Newbold, Chris Russell, Jo Luxton, Mike Petersen.
Fonterra's consumer business sale and how it might look
Lack of capital for the FMCG operation is not the only reason for Fonterra's exit.
How grandad used to farm: Vintage club to host annual crank up day
The Hauraki Vintage Machinery Club showcases blast from the past.
Half the neighbourhood invited to auction of protester’s home
Jan Wilcox faced police batons during infamous Springbok rugby tour in the 1980s.
'Gotham City' penthouse ditches stripper pole and car bed as it aims to snag an Asian buyer
Apartment's decor has been toned down.
More news from Taupō & Tūrangi Herald
Action group protecting lake water quality since the 1990s
Although a lot has happened since the mid-90s, there is still work to be done.
'Good warm up for Anzac Day'; Army cadets stand guard for first time
The unit was on the brink of closing down a few years back.
Road worker threatened with firearm on SH1, police investigating
A road worker was threatened with a firearm on State Highway 1, near Ātiamuri.