Fatal fight: Jury reaches verdict on logger who claimed self-defence
A jury has reached a verdict in the Nathan Moscrip High Court manslaughter case.
They’re back! MTB Nationals return to Rotorua – all you need to know
The downhill competition will run for the final time over the famed Taniwha Trail.
'Laughing stock': State highway potholes under fire
One motorist slammed the quality of some roads as being 'patches on patches'.
Editor's Picks
Straight to #1 in NZ: Fuss-free baker and social media influencer publishes recipe book
#1 in NZ is @VJCooks new cookbook with 70 classic and affordable recipes for your family.
Good Sort: Stacy works tirelessly for dumped animals
Orphans on the doorstep are all part of a day's work for Tūrangi good sort Stacy Lewis.
A winter warmer: Soft polenta with eggs and spicy salami butter
Recipe developer Olivia Moore is a first-time contributor to the Taupō & Tūrangi Herald.
Christmas traffic: Two dead after three crashes in an hour
There have been two crashes in the North Island and one in the South.
'It was a close call' - Why it took 50 years to build Ruapehu's lahar warning system
That's despite a series of eruptions in 1995 and 1996 highlighting the mountain's risk
Police officer's actions 'unjustified' in arrest after crash
Officers attended the accident on the outskirts of Taupō in 2020.
Support for National Park to restore ‘most beautiful name’
A three-month public consultation on the name change proposal will open on Tuesday.
SH1 crash: One dead, multiple injured after car and truck collide, four helicopters sent
One person was trapped in a light truck and another in a car.
Upston sets her sights on fixing child poverty
Taupō MP Louise Upston is comfortably winning her electorate for the sixth time.
Film reviews
Film review: Where the Crawdads Sing
Starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, the movie is directed by Olivia Newman.
A new look at Diana
Film shows an intelligent Diana, insightful, with a lot more depth than Charles.
Irish tale serves up an exquisite slice of life
There's a lot that's relevant to all of us in the insights The Quiet Girl gives
Give brown butter a go for deep, toasty flavours
Get baking with these decadently buttery, spiced fig cookies.
Taupō and Tūrangi thumbs up and thumbs down
Find out what's delighted and distressed the people of Taupō and Tūrangi this week,
Online scams doing the rounds: Know the signs
Be on the alert for these social media, text and phone scams.
Tokoroa ram raids leave business owners frustrated
A Tokoroa service station owner had a rude awakening this morning thanks to ram raiders.
Cyclist lines up 25th race around Lake Taupō
A cyclist is gearing up for a milestone 25th Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge.
Deer-farming artist thankful for early diagnosis
A charity is warning people to be on alert for a serious eye condition.
River routes and train tramps for Taupō's walkers
Wet weather didn't spoil the Wednesday Walkers' fun this week.
Musical theatre mockumentary a modest success
Prepare to be entertained, but maybe not wowed, by this quirky mockumentary.
Young Kiwi BMX riders take on the world in front of 10,000-strong crowds
Three young BMX riders from Waikato have returned from the UCI World Championships.
Warm and lively stew for all occasions
Olivia Moore brings us the perfect stew for those changeable early spring days.
Review: Kingsley shines in tale of aliens and ageing
Jules answers the question: What if ET had been found by an elderly man?
Taupō thumbs up and thumbs down
Taupō and Tūrangi Herald readers share the good and bad from the week.
Sky's the limit for 91-year-old's flying memoir
Jim Shaw's career took him all over the world. Now, he's written a book about his life.
Walking through the splendour of Huka Falls
Taupō's walking groups explore the district. Here's their latest adventures.
Recipe: Spiced bourbon, orange and stout cocktail
Welcome spring with this spiced cocktail, featuring bourbon and stout for a winning combo.
Focus on fun and wellbeing behind dancers' success
A group of dancers from Tauhara College is gearing up for the national stage.
Out with the old supermarket, in with the new
Countdown in Taupō to close on October 1 so a new Woolworths can be built.