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Fasting: Benefits beyond weight loss
One-size-fits-all fasting advice is not for everyone, especially women, says Dr Ala Farah.
Architecture award winners include Chateau Tongariro and Whanganui museum exhibition
The Chateau embodied a timeless elegance and was rooted deeply in New Zealand’s heritage.
Off-road cyclists spend a mountain of money
More than 55,000 people come to Taupō each year for off-road cycling.
Brrrr! Region drops below zero, black ice causes 'road incidents'
Police urged motorists to take extra care on our roads.
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.
Ruapehu ski passes on sale as soon as next week following $1 bid for mountain
Lift passes could be on sale as early as next week under the new ownership.
Family fret for teen injured in crash
Ryan Catley remains in an induced coma in Waikato Hospital.
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.
Cold start: Frosty morning records a teeth-chattering -5.5C
But after the chill will come a sunny day.
More chilly nights in store as temperatures plunge below zero around NZ
High hovering over NZ expected to bring some of year's coldest temperatures this week.
Ruapehu's skiing future looks brighter as Govt approves two bidders
Whakapapa Holdings Limited and Pure Tūroa Limited are the two preferred bidders.
Ruapehu hapū want consultation before new ski field operators are signed off
Concern concessions will be 'rubber-stamped'.
Opinion: The right and wrongs of selling the Ruapehu Ski fields
Not everything in relation to the Ruapehu ski fields should be about profit.
Kids go crazy for adventure-filled weekends in South Waikato
Replace screen time with scream time.
‘Intention to open’ Mt Ruapehu’s ski fields this season as $81.6m debt revealed
Negotiations with potential buyers are ongoing: administrators.
What woke up Taupō? Super-volcano’s year-long episode leaves burning questions
One of Taupō's biggest bouts in 150 years has left scientists more questions than answers.
Man arrested and charged after shot allegedly fired in carpark
31-year-old due to appear in the Rotorua District Court tomorrow after Taupō arrest.
Man jailed 15yrs for killing drug-ring member buried on Desert Rd
A man who served time for dumping victim's body is sentenced again - this time for murder.
'Overworked and exhausted': GP practices thinking outside the square
GPs say they are feeling the pressure of a heavy workload in Taupō.
Chateau Tongariro seismic report to be shared with DoC
The historic hotel has been closed indefinitely.
'Several processes at play': Taupō volcano alert changes again
The Volcanic Alert Level was raised to 1 in September.
Young people involved in fiery fatal crash on SH5, Napier school community shaken
Two people were killed and another was taken to hospital in a critical condition.
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.
Two people dead, one critically injured after crash near Taupō
Police were called to the crash just before 6pm on Sunday.
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.
12 cars impounded in one night during boy racer sting
12 vehicles impounded, 15 unsafe vehicles were ordered off the road due to modifications
Transpower warns of potentially tight winter power supply
Transpower was forced to call five separate 'grid emergencies' during 2021 and 2022.