Taupō & Tūrangi news
'I can't believe it': Maxwell's thrilling comeback at MTB World Cup
Samara Maxwell won the UCI MTB World Cup in Andorra by nine seconds.
Home-schooled students ride 755km to Parliament for equal sports access
Amelia Twiss and George Fisher made the journey over 10 days.
Farmer's harrowing hours crushed beneath tractor
Peter was trapped under a tractor for hours on his Mangakino farm.
Popular Waikato walkway fully reopens after major upgrade
The reopening comes seven months behind the original schedule.
Data show more Kiwis struggling to pay bills, behind on mortgage payments
Those most affected by financial hardship are aged between 35 and 49.
Community funding initiative 'a leading approach'
Ruapehu's $500,000 fund supported 15 projects from 34 applications totalling $2.5 million.
Combined cleaner-security roles at Waikato hospitals raise safety fears
Cost savings from the scheme fell short, saving $137,300 instead of $207,300.
The family campground split by a 100km/h highway
Motutere Holiday Park is a prime spot for camping, watersports and heavy traffic.
Get in behind: Charity dog trials to raise funds for new chopper
Last year's winner, Murray Child, will judge this year's competition.
'It was my calling': Inside the Taupō farm taming wild horses
There are 93 horses still facing an uncertain fate.
Tūrangi homicide investigation: Man arrested after woman found dead
The 27-year-old is expected to appear in court today.
Hate skiing? Try these snow-free winter adventures in NZ instead
If you need a break from the slopes or don’t fancy a ski, there’s still a lot to do this.
'Technology has come so far': Drones could be coming to farms and beaches near you
Drone Zone displays how technology is revolutionising farming, fishing.
'A let-down': Iwi challenges DoC, minister over ski field deals
They allege the Crown ignored Treaty obligations by not engaging with them.
News from around Waikato
Waikato boxers off to Australia for Commonwealth Games qualifier
The Queensland International Golden Gloves Tournament is being held this week.
'I can't believe it': Maxwell's thrilling comeback at MTB World Cup
Samara Maxwell won the UCI MTB World Cup in Andorra by nine seconds.
Family seeks answers over woman's death on Mt Ruapehu
The coroner's report is pending, adding to their long wait for closure.
Rural news
The Country: Tasman farmer on flooding aftermath
Kevin Freeman, Derek Daniell, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, and Phil Duncan.
Small Kiwi distillery outshines rap legend Snoop Dogg in world gin awards
The competition attracted more than 1300 entries from 47 countries.
Go fishing with Scott Barrett and Kaiwaka Clothing
You and a mate could be part of a fishing trip with Kaiwaka Ambassador, Scott Barrett.
Why homeowners are having to wait for another OCR cut
The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.
Builder's glam villa sells for $5m - almost $2m over CV
Two bidders went head to head for the grammar zone property.
More news from Taupō & Tūrangi
'Life-changing': International flights return to Hamilton Airport
Jetstar's first planes to Sydney and Gold Coast have taken off from Hamilton this week.
Baby-killing Mobster loathed being called 'kid killer' in prison, so he murdered again
Donovan Duff was already serving a life sentence. He was handed another one today.
'Lots of frost': NZ braces for sub-zero chill, possible 'heavy rain' before Matariki
Much of the South Island is set to plunge below 0C tonight and tomorrow.