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.
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'Nick of time': Group using plastic bottles to float down Waikato River prompt police warning
Police have renewed their warnings about lifejackets after another near-miss.
Drownings in Waikato lead to call for action
The region saw a significant increase in drownings in 2023, according to a new report.
Up to $400 for a round: A tiki tour of NZ’s most exclusive golf courses
An average golfer's guide to New Zealand's best courses.
Explainer: How to safely forage for mushrooms - and poisonous ones to avoid
However, the National Poisons Centre warns against eating wild mushrooms.
NYE in the BOP: Fireworks update as rain arrives, thunderstorms threaten
Community events have been cancelled but fireworks may still go ahead.
Flurry of court claims for Ruapehu Alpine Lifts
The receiver's first report has been released today.
Le Currents 2023 rolls with venue, headliner change
Taupō's newest music festival is back in a bigger venue, with a new headliner.
'We’re bummed': Local shows impacted by Sublime with Rome postponements
The band is set to part ways next year.
Don't share chips with gulls this summer, urges DoC
Sharing a hot chip with a gull might feel kind, but you're not helping them, says DoC.
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.
When it comes to horses - happiness has a beat
The therapeutic nature of horses is proving to be an antidote for stress.
Engineer pleads guilty over fraudulently signing off homes
Hundreds of homes across the country are affected by the engineering forgeries.
Waikato amongst the top regions for tourism spending
Waikato is in the top areas in New Zealand where visitors spend their money.
'Absolute rot': New Minister pushes back on 'beneficiary bashing' critics
'It's a disgrace. There have been massive opportunities.'
Large dinosaur leads the way for new sculpture park
A metres-high balloon dinosaur and a kinetic sculpture will kick off the new trail.
Special learning needs students lose school with a difference
A private specialist school in Taupō closes its doors this week.
Simple Minds frontman Jim Kerr looking forward to NZ tour
Kerr is aware touring is finite but says he still loves hitting the road.
Mass rescue on Waikato River: Why police are warning about river floats
Police offer some tough love for summer after near-tragedy this week.
Ironman 70.3 returns to Taupō
This Saturday, competitors will descend on Taupō for its first half ironman since 2019.
Backpackers are back: Company to revive 13 hostel sites this summer
1800 hostel rooms set to open in an ambitious four-month project.
Weather: Severe thunderstorm bringing 'very heavy rain' may lash parts of North Island
A raft of severe thunderstorm watches are in effect.
More rain, chance of thunderstorms across North Island in coming days
MetService meteorologist Rob Kerr has warned of more rain to come.
New Bunnings store anchors large Taupō development
Plans have been released for a proposed new retail development in Taupō.
Powerboat racers left high and dry by Lake Taupō ban
Boat racing on Lake Taupō has been banned to prevent the spread of gold clams.
Billion dollar solution needed for Taupō's beautiful but deadly highway
What's next for the accident hotspot on SH1 between Taupō and Tūrangi?
Messam wins 'War in the Waikato' fight against Merewether
The two 39-year-olds put on a great show for hundreds of supporters in Hamilton.
'It will test me': The areas Sam Cane wants to improve while in Japan
'The sole focus is just to play well, try and improve as a rugby player.'
It's more than just a race - Cycle Challenge gets personal for many
Some people are pushing the limits of possibility during the Taupō Cycle Challenge.
Head Hunter seriously injured after bike crash travelling back from Foxton tangi
The bikie was returning to Auckland from the funeral of William ‘Bird’ Hines near Foxton.
Napier-Taupō road: SH5 returning to normal after cyclone repairs
Traffic is now moving both ways after reconstruction of SH5 at the Esk underslip.
New boat rules to curb invasive clam
Boaties are being warned about new rules for using the Waikato River.