Forty people died without funeral or family gathering
Saying goodbye. Special service held for those who died without funeral during lockdown.
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Backpacker murder: Teen who killed Karen Aim to face Parole Board for first time
The teen who murdered Scottish backpacker Karen Aim is making his first bid for parole
Covid cluster family 'shell-shocked', being bullied online
Cluster family bullied online: 'The comments on social media have turned nasty'.
Covid-infected traveller visited Rotorua and Taupō
People who were at the two locations are advised to monitor their health
Bay hospital hours adjusted for alert level 2
Hospitals in the Bay of Plenty have put restrictions in place.
Return of a Covid cluster - NZ to learn lockdown fate at 5.30pm Friday
Today's results reveal the first trends from mass testing.
Ski fields' health measures in place they hoped never to use
QR codes and hand sanitiser greet skiers on the mountain.
Big queues at second Covid-19 testing centre in Rotorua
Pop-up testing at the Rotorua International Stadium.
Taupō independent cinema owner gets creative
Alien anyone or how about the first ever Star Wars? Taupō lapping up the classic movies.
Taupō to host 2020 Ironman World Championship
The two-day event is scheduled for December 10-11, 2022.
Student swept to her death: Calls for swimming ban after tragedy
Power company wants swimming ban below dam where student drowned after saving friends.
Gang members arrested after fast-food fracas
This week's Taupō Police report, by Senior Sergeant Fane Troy.
'Sabotage' questions after Chinese activists killed in fiery crash
The men had been "hugely influential members of the NZ Chinese community".
Serious injuries: One airlifted after crash involving truck near Taupō
Police were called about 6.20am.
Local Focus: The Taupō electorate explained
From Cambridge to Tūrangi - there's much to consider. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: The Taupō electorate explained
From Cambridge to Tūrangi - there's much to consider. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Hidden bangs: Scientists reveal hundreds of ancient NZ eruptions
These smaller, more frequent eruptions have been overlooked in the past.
Local Focus: Lavish, expensive and local - Taupō honey is a sweet deal for several businesses
Zealandia honey have launched a new product this week. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Lavish, expensive and local - Taupō honey is a sweet deal for several businesses
Zealandia honey launches new product this week. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Whakapapa popular for start of school holidays
Tūroa is scheduled to officially open on Saturday.
'Sorry doesn't cut it': Multicultural leader calls for councillor's resignation
"It's upsetting. It's derogatory. It makes a lot of people feel inferior."
Local Focus: Latest Code of Conduct complaints received by Taupō Council
The Mayor described the incident as 'disgusting'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Latest Code of Conduct complaints received by Taupō Council
The Mayor described the incident as 'disgusting'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Inappropriate racial comment prompts Taupō council Code of Conduct complaint
The comment came from a councillor at this afternoon's Taupō District Council meeting.
Severe shortage of affordable homes and rentals
Report finds there is a severe shortage of affordable housing in the Taupo district.
Truck crash blocks lane on State Highway 1 near Taupō
The blockage may cause minor disruptions.
Person critical after Tūrangi water incident
The person was airlifted to hospital about 10.35am.
Louise Nicholas' daughter gets home detention for supplying P
Louise Nicholas' daughter Jessica has been sentenced for meth offending.
Mt Ruapehu fall: 'I saw sky and gravel and rock flash before my eyes'
His first thought after a tumble down a mountain: "I am going to need a helicopter."
Hannah Tamaki: 'Why should I be squeezed into a little box?
The controversial leader of Vision NZ says criticism is "water off a swan's back".
Go Dairy: The sector paying up to $85k - sometimes with a free house and meat
The dairy industry is expected to pump about $1 billion into the Bay economy this year.
Heavy rain watch for Bay of Plenty and Taupō
A heavy rain watch has been issued for Bay of Plenty and Taupō.