State Highway 1 reopened between Taihape and Waiōuru
The Desert Road section of the highway remains closed.
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House smashed by car, sleeping guests lucky to avoid major injury
A man is lucky to be alive after a car crashed into his bedroom while he was sleeping.
New single for 'super-proud' Tūrangi singer
It's a family affair for Tūrangi-born Jackson Owens' new single with his brother.
Ruapehu skifields enjoy steady start to the season
Skiing set to return to the Central North Island after years of disruptions.
Commercial premises broken into in Taupō
Police were called to an address on Tamamutu St around 12.30am.
From Tūrangi to the big stage
"Highly respected" arts figure appointed leader of NZ Dance Company.
Fitting send-off after four decades as a funeral director
Graeme McIntosh was the local funeral director for over 40 years.
Native trees face chop due to flight path concerns
An aerial battle between humans and trees is likely to see botanic garden trees chopped.
Growing success: Ten years of Greening Taupō
100 planting days, 4,000 volunteers, 220,000 plants; a busy 10 years for Greening Taupō.
Two good deeds deserves a dog trial
There's no better way to say 'thanks for rescuing me' than a dog trial.
Taupō 'housing crisis' prompts council action
The Taupō District Council is looking at its role in providing housing.
Fasting: Benefits beyond weight loss
One-size-fits-all fasting advice is not for everyone, especially women, says Dr Ala Farah.
Off-road cyclists spend a mountain of money
More than 55,000 people come to Taupō each year for off-road cycling.
First person born at Taupō maternity site checks out new Waiora House
Mata Hure was the first birth at Taupō Maternity Hospital, some 80 years ago.
Knitters arrive en masse to help mothers in war-torn Ukraine
Knit one, purl one, and win the war in Ukraine.
One woman in a wheelchair helps halt building demolition
A local council decision to demolish an old building has met with one woman's resistance.
Have you seen Michael James Hill? Police appeal for public's help
Taupō Police are appealing for assistance from the public to locate 49-year-old.
Gun fired outside Taupō Four Square
“The investigative team is following a number of strong lines of inquiry.”
'Overworked and exhausted': GP practices thinking outside the square
GPs say they are feeling the pressure of a heavy workload in Taupō.
'Several processes at play': Taupō volcano alert changes again
The Volcanic Alert Level was raised to 1 in September.
Coromandel leaders upset over loss of concert
Cancelled Whitianga Summer Concert is another blow to the region's visitor industry.
Notorious highway black spot to get partial fix
Budget 2023 announced a raft of road projects, including one for a notorious bend on SH1.
Homeless family with baby forced to sleep in car
A family of five had to sleep in their car in Taupō as temperatures reached 4 degrees.
Rescue spurs $37k in fundraising from grateful mother
Wai Johnson's son was rescued five years ago and she's been paying it back in spades.
Mushrooms are magic for new Wairakei business
A Taupō local has started a farming business with a difference.
Small town banking trial sunk due to lack of a suitable building
A banking hub trial in Tūrangi has ended before it began.
Sheep and beef farmer clinches top beer award with perfect pilsner
A farmer forced to rethink his business has brewed up the best beer in NZ.
NZ’s oldest man dies two days after his 107th birthday
NZ's oldest man Jack Coe marked his 107th birthday last week and died a few days later.
Another birthday for NZ's oldest man
Jack’s long life had humble beginnings - he was born in a tent.
Still plenty of legs in prawn park after setbacks
It's been a tough time for the Huka Prawn Park but the future is bright.
Transpower fined after power failure to 34,000 homes
Power cut to 34,000 homes came on coldest night with highest-ever demand for electricity.
Five youths arrested after Taupō jewellery store incident
Youths have been taken into custody following an incident at a Taupō jewellery store.
The big reset: Key issues laid bare in tourism plan
Taupō plan highlights need for hotels, highways, museum and more.