Joy not hate the theme for Taupō rainbow event
The family-friendly event returns for its second year, with even more on offer.
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Animal cruelty trial: 'Belligerent' farmer did the best he could, defence says
Crown says he "sat on his hands" and left animals "emaciated and at the point of death".
Fire crews find bedroom ablaze in Taupō house
Four fire trucks were sent to the incident on Invergarry Rd.
'Accessible by boat or helicopter': Richwhite bach on Lake Taupō for sale
'Charming fisherman's cottage with three bedrooms, one bathroom' — and adjoining boatshed.
Schedule for Taupō Super400 sees Supercars descend on track six times
Supercars' return to New Zealand is imminent as organisers announce track schedule.
Loaded guns, 11,000 cannabis plants, 4kg of edibles seized in raid on gang lands
Police arrested 25 people in the five-day operation.
Regional routes marginal in some areas says airline boss
The airline says it has been subsidising routes since 2020.
Six60 and country music star to play Taupō Supercars gig
Another major act has been announced as part of the off-track programme.
Sister has brother evicted from Taupō home to enable sale
Sibling had taken out an ANZ mortgage over the parents' home to invest in a business.
Waka ama team paddles to Hawaii competition
The masters team will swap Lake Taupō in winter for the Pacific Ocean in summer.
Gunman on the run in Taupō after knife fight sparks school lockdown
Police will be visiting friends and family of gunman as the search resumes
'Unprecedented demand' sees extra grandstand built for Taupō Super400
The return of Supercars to New Zealand has been met with huge demand for tickets.
'This is a Kangaroo court': Psychologist saw ADHD clients despite being under supervision
Gunther van der Heijden didn't turn up for the HDPT hearing.
Celtic cross discovered on ancient Kaimanawa wall near Lake Taupō
An amateur historian scraped off moss to discover a carved symbol.
Buyer for insolvent Ruapehu Alpine Lifts skifield walks away
A buyer for the distressed skifield cites a short DoC licence, other factors in decision.
Woman turns up to petrol station with serious propane burns
The woman was airlifted to hospital.
Police warning after paddleboarder rescued on Lake Taupō
'At the least, the bare minimum you need to do is wear a lifejacket on the water.'
'Your confidence takes a hammering': Nurse speaks out about verbal abuse from patients
She is calling for the "long-term" increase of extra security guards at hospitals.
Here comes the sun: Tourists return to Taupō
After several disrupted years, things are looking up for Taupō's tourism.
'Busy' long weekend in Rotorua despite wet weather
One cafe was 'full house' one morning, while a campground only had a couple of spots left.
'My body's falling to bits': Woman pleads 'let me die'
Currently the end-of-life legislation is only an option for people who are terminally ill.
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.
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.
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.'
'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.
'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.
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.
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.
NYE in the BOP: Fireworks update as rain arrives, thunderstorms threaten
Community events have been cancelled but fireworks may still go ahead.
'We’re bummed': Local shows impacted by Sublime with Rome postponements
The band is set to part ways next year.
Wildlife sanctuary and golf course restored after massive cyclone damage
Ten months on from the cyclone, Wairakei Golf and Sanctuary is back to full strength.
School group involved in mass rescue on Waikato River
Ten people have drowned in the Waikato River between Lake Taupō and Huka Falls since 2008.