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Birds of a feather mark mountain milestone
A falcon release project in Taupō has reached a new milestone.
Mo bros to risk it with the brisket at burger eating contest
Burger eating contest to feed funds into men's health.
Iwi collective has plans to take over management of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts
'It was an opportunity for ngā iwi to put aside boundaries.'
Contact pushes out Tauhara start date
The energy firm is tackling a range of commissioning issues at the geothermal project.
The results are in: New Zealand’s most beautiful town revealed
Taupō is officially one of the most beautiful places in New Zealand.
Mt Ruapehu records driest October on record
October also saw the hottest temperature on record in Ruapehu for the month.
'Inherent risks': Glider tragedy inquiry's findings released
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has made two recommendations.
Once bittern, twice shy: Waiting game to hear Lake Taupō’s rare and mysterious bird
They’re so elusive even the experts aren’t sure of exact numbers.
Supercars tickets for Taupō round go on sale today
The inaugural Taupō SuperSprint will be held from April 19 to 21.
Dashcam footage wanted after fatal SH1 crash
One person died and several others were injured in the crash.
South Waikato highway to close for resurfacing work
From November 13, there are several daytime road closures south of Tokoroa.
'Dream' ski season for Mt Ruapehu bolsters local businesses
It’s not known who will take over Ruapehu Alpine Lifts.
Kiwi return to Wairākei after extensive cyclone repairs
The first kiwi has set foot in Wairākei since Cyclone Gabrielle.
'I was determined to be back flying': Pilot's new challenge after accident
Two years on from a near-fatal accident, Thomas Orr is pioneering a new business.
Inside an animal shelter on Guy Fawkes night: Music, volunteers and calming sprays
What do animal shelters do on the loudest night of the year to help their furry residents?
'Harder than rugby': Messam training hard for Merewether bout
Messam says he's excited for Taupō's Merewether to test his boxing abilities.
'S***** emotions': Sam Cane and teammates open up on red card
Cane: 'Obviously so many s*** emotions, on a personal level and on behalf of the team.'
Tongariro Lodge for sale: Estate has hosted former US president, Jedi knight
Multi-million-dollar estate is one of the world's best fishing spots.
Man charged after engineers’ signatures allegedly forged
The man will appear in Taupō District Court on November 8.
'Really stoked': Cyclone-damaged mountain bike park reopens
Eight months after Cyclone Gabrielle gave the Taupō bike park a battering, it's reopened.
Injured climber rescued in twilight operation
The climber suffered a head injury at Taupō's Kawakawa Bay.
Cooper puts Gasgas top of NZ podium on first attempt
Experienced rider snatches top spot from young rising stars at motocross event.
Scientists discover intriguing ‘mini eruptions’ at Mt Ruapehu
A new data-crunching approach has turned up recent missed 'mini-eruptions' at Ruapehu.
Kiwi chicks produced by the hundreds at Taupō sanctuary
Gallagher Kiwi Burrow at Wairakei Golf + Sanctuary is celebrating a big milestone.
What Waikato MPs say they'll focus on first
Waikato region MPs share their goals for the coming term.
'No place for novices': Briton died on Mt Ruapehū after tackling steep slope without safety rope
It took more than eight hours to get Emma Langley off the mountain.
Graffiato back with fresh street art for 2023
New Zealand's longest-running street art festival returns to Taupō this long weekend.
'They want me to follow my dreams and not go back to war,' says young Israeli tourist
She wants to go to Hobbiton but might have to go to war instead.
Huge garden and native nursery to provide free food and jobs
An ambitious project to grow fresh food for the community is under way in Taupō.
Curtain falling on crucial Mt Ruapehu ski season
“We’ve had an absolute cracker of a year."
Waikato election 2023 results: National, Te Pāti Māori sweep through
Reaction from around the region.
Upston sets her sights on fixing child poverty
Taupō MP Louise Upston is comfortably winning her electorate for the sixth time.