Desert Rd reopens as polar vortex clips NZ
'Yo-yo weather': A spell of calmer weather is forecast midweek.
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Watch: Hayden Wilde left miffed by rival's celebration in latest showdown
History repeated for the Olympic silver medallist after having to settle for second.
Tūrangi deaths: Woman identified, described as loving mum
Maxine Puhi was one of two people found dead in a Tūrangi home this week.
Council yet to establish origins of asbestos at Taupō landfill
The council says it is too early to tell how many customers are affected.
Homicide investigation launched after two deaths at Tūrangi property
An adjacent walkway is blocked off.
In a pickle? We've got the constable for you
Taupō's 'Good Sort of the Month' is a face painter, DJ and community cop.
Taupō to get a 'pop-up' cinema and possibly a drive-in
A temporary cinema solution has been found while a permanent venue is finalised.
'Several close calls': Skiers warned after Mt Ruapehu avalanches
Backcountry users should take precautions when leaving patrolled ski areas.
Sad about cancelled fashion week? No problem: Taupō has a quirky alternative
The event is part of Lake Taupō Hospice’s annual fundraiser.
Hitler and the Nazis series makes for compelling, disturbing viewing
OPINION: It's occasionally so appalling, you’ll have to look away.
'Outstanding' builds from Waikato make House of the Year list
The Top 100 homes will now undergo a second round of judging.
Taupō walkers: Old mill offers new adventures for young at heart
The old Tihoi Timber Mill site has been repurposed into an adventure camp.
Greenlea rescue heli wraps up 'busy' July
The crew carried out 38 missions across the Lakes and Central Plateau region.
'Unrepentant' farmer of 40 years jailed for animal cruelty
He disputed he did anything wrong and underestimated the pain caused, a judge said.
16 months of diversions: Major State Highway 1 roadworks begin next month
Maintenance work will be done on a large proportion of SH1 in Waikato by the end of 2025.
Milk of human kindness: More than 2000 milk meals donated
“You’re not going to miss that amount of milk as a dairy farmer."
Asbestos found in landfill used to recycle concrete
Concrete recycling at the site has been put on hold. The landfill remains open.
Long days and freezing nights in search of the perfect photo
The magic happens in the 'blue hour' just before dawn.
Going for gold with a snorkel and flippers
All four New Zealand teams made it to the podium.
Day 11 recap: NZ eye more medals
All the action you may have missed from day 11 of the Paris Olympics 2024.
One person critically injured in SH1 crash near Taupō
The road was closed for over an hour as emergency services attended the scene.
Waikato work week off to frosty start with sub-zero temperatures
The coldest temperature recorded in the region this morning was -2C at Taupō Airport.
Day 10 recap: Gold and silver for New Zealand
All the action you may have missed from day 10 of the Paris Olympics 2024.
'Hard loss to bear': Burglar stole family heirlooms to pay $13k drug debt
Jamie Downard, who has nearly 80 burglary convictions, broke into seven homes.
Man suffers gunshot wounds while hunting in Tongariro Forest
Due to the remote location, the man was winched out by helicopter.
Battling with my brain: Mountain biker Sammie Maxwell’s fight to get to the Olympic Games
The young mountain bike star has struggled with an eating disorder since she was a teen.
'All of Tūrangi heard us': Meet Olympic medallist Hayden Wilde's biggest fans
Bruce and Nita Wilde cheered their grandson on from their home in Tūrangi.
Burglars throw stolen goods from car during police pursuit
Impact on commercial burglary victims is not just financial says senior police officer.
Innovative after school programme helps youth tackle the big issues
Anywhere between 60 and 90 kids come through the programme every week.
'He sacrificed his race’: Teammate’s selfless act sets up Wilde silver
'He did a fantastic job, I told him how it is.'
The trail of clues that led police to $400k meth stash in wardrobe
Damien Porter was on parole for earlier drug-dealing when 1kg of meth was found in motel.
'Tragic fatality': Digger driver dies after excavator submerged in forestry accident
Attempts to rescue the operator were unsuccessful and they were found dead.
Line in the sand drawn over last Lake Taupō foreshore campground
Foreshore camping is under review at last remaining Lake Taupō water's edge site.
Movie provides insight into drinking culture
Outback Aussie movie highlights drinking culture.