Yes to nurses, no to trees in Taupō this week
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Pedestrian dies after being struck by car near Taupō Pak'nSave
Two other pedestrians and the driver have been transported to hospital.
Two horses shot dead by police north of Taupō
'The horses began to travel at speed towards the highway.'
Minister says short skifield concession good for Treaty negotiations
Several iwi oppose any use of their sacred mountain.
Supercars and cinema in Taupō this week
Find out what's happening around the Taupō district this week.
Go on a duck hunt with a difference in Tūrangi
Tūrangi's blue ducks are definitely not your average ducks.
Waikato River boaties banned from launching at popular Lake Taupō marina
Boaties have to comply with a strict cleaning regime before launching at this marina.
Family picks up the pieces after house destroyed by fire
"It's like being on holiday except you forgot to take everything."
Whakapapa, Tūroa reveal 2024 season pass prices as skifields go it alone
Lower-mountain and long-term passes, can the new operators make the ski season work?
Swinging bridges and thundering falls make for adventurous walking
Taupō walking group members share their favourite adventures.
New tees offer change of golfing pace
Find out how Taupō and Tūrangis' sports clubs got on this week.
Taupō students climb Mt Tauhara for knowledge
Waipāhīhī School students ascended Tauhara to learn about their sense of place.
Heavy rain, severe thunderstorm watches extended for east Waikato
Coromandel Peninsula residents are encouraged to work from home.
Hamilton's The Keg Room stands out in national awards
Waikato pubs made it into the Top 50 New Zealand Gastropubs awards.
Tongariro tramper died from medical event, not a fall police say
A rāhui was placed on the mountain as a result of the death of the tramper.
Around 500 waka ama racers to descend on Taupō for Te Wheke Challenge
Waka from across the North Island will assemble in Taupō for Te Wheke this Saturday.
Small farming village shop sells winning Lotto ticket
The $26 million Lotto Powerball jackpot has rolled over.
Kaimanawa horses in desperate need of new homes
The wild herd is managed at 300 horses, but applications for rehoming have been low.
Brawl in Taupō: Five men arrested after fight with bar stool, baseball bat at Richmond Shops
Witnesses of the fight called police about 1pm yesterday.
Supercars champ announces return to racing in New Zealand
The inaugural Taupō Super400 is coming closer as NZTA warns people of heavy traffic.
Perfect recipe for end of season peaches
Try this end-of-summer delight warm or cold for a real treat.
Tense scenes as driver of double fatal crash admits guilt
Jeannine Ball and her mother-in-law Lynda Ball died in the Taupō crash earlier this year.
Tongariro Alpine Crossing closed after tramper dies
A person has died while traversing the Tongariro Crossing.
Flames and smoke 'billowing' from Taupō house fire
Fire and Emergency services received multiple calls about the fire from about 11.32am.
Spooky English house the quiet star of domestic drama
This domestic drama shows the vulnerability behind the glamour of one New York family.
Skifield reveals prices for former life-pass holders
Pure Tūroa says ski passes will go on sale on April 15.
Autumn sunshine improves golfers' swings
Find out how Taupō and Tūrangi's sports clubs got on this week.
Emergency services respond to crash on SH32 near Whakamaru
The road is currently fully blocked.
DoC approves decade-long Ruapehu deal to save ski season 'for years to come'
DoC gives the local Ohakune business collective the green light for the 2024 ski season.
Two-week search for missing Auckland woman called off
The search for a 79-year-old Auckland woman in the Pureora Forest near Taupo is suspended.
Ruapehu infrastructure downward spiral could leave tourists out in cold
Mt Ruapehu’s two skifields are still surrounded by uncertainty as the ski season nears.
Truck and trailer rolls at Ātiamuri
Emergency services were called shortly after midnight.
Acts of kindness shine in Taupō this week
Find out what's invigorated and irritated the people of Taupō and Tūrangi this week.