Nine hundred sheep and 250 dog trial enthusiasts set for four-day comp
The National Equestrian Centre arena in Taupō will host the popular event.
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Recipe: Hot saucy morsels full of winter goodness
Make use of your favourite winter vegetables.
Five films worth watching from the 2024 French Film Festival
A quick look at some of the films in this year's NZ French Film Festival.
'Left for dead': E-scooter rider badly injured in hit-and-run
Rider's wife thankful for Good Samaritan who came to his aid.
Inaugural event to showcase a 'world of difference' through volunteering
"Even if they only have a couple of hours to give, that can make a world of difference."
Readers have their say: Cycle madness and supermarket separation anxiety
Taupō readers get the good and the bad of the week off their chests.
'Instagram-worthy vistas': Tongariro Crossing one of world’s busiest hikes
A new ranking shows the popular walk is up with the world's big guns.
Winning photo represents thrill of fly-fishing across three generations
The winning photo showed the thrill of fly-fishing across three generations.
Tauhara women learn about everything to do with hemp
Members of the Tauhara Women’s Luncheon Club were enlightened about hemp.
Fatal hit-and-run victim's body left by side of road for hours after miscoded 111 call
“Although made in good faith, we think that decision was an error in judgement"
Rescuer runs into Lake Taupō to save driver, then performs CPR
An arborist trained in CPR says he and others went into 'reactive mode' to save the man.
Laapata Ladies serves up a fusion of Bollywood and Shakespeare
It's a Bollywood love story with an almost Shakespearean plot.
Dream moves closer for Taupō's ecological corridor
More than 1000 children took part in the environmental carnival.
Boy with chronic lung issues scales Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Priests were called to Aiden's bedside. Now he wants to give back to those who helped him.
Passers-by pull person from car after it crashes into Lake Taupō
“There was a group of young guys who went in and grabbed him straight out of the car.”
Council flogs off number one licence plate to pay the bills
'It was either this or that giant metal fish' - something had to go.
Waikato councils speak out against Māori Ward polls
"It reflects poorly on central government’s .. respect for the role of local government."
"Sustainability ... is important to me": Local designer to represent NZ at global sustainability congress
Taupō-born designer heading to Global Sustainable Development Congress in Bangkok.
We dare you to jump into the frigid waters of Lake Taupō this winter, here's why
Taupō doesn't endure a long winter, it laughs in the face of it.
Mini series provides a different spin on Vietnam war
The Sympathiser provides a new perspective on post-war Vietnam.
Study reveals how NZ's biggest quake-maker stokes world-famous volcanic zone
What puts the fire in the belly of a local volcanic zone that's produced monster blows.
Wildlife, community, arts and music stalwarts honoured in the Bay of Plenty and Rotorua
King's Birthday Honours from around Rotorua and the Bay of Plenty.
'Great reluctance': Ambulance officer receives KSM, 'embarrassed' to be honoured
Although the KSM honour is positive, Lake said he accepted it with great reluctance.
Waikato community legends gain royal attention
15 locals have received King's Birthday Honours.
Taupō's Andrea Blair recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
The geothermal industry trailblazer has been made an Officer of the NZ Order of Merit.
Didymo Dave gets King's Birthday Honours nod
Didymo Dave is a Taupō icon; now, he's been recognised by King Charles.
Sports galore for Taupō kids thanks to local organisation
A Taupō organisation is working tirelessly to help kids find a sport they love.
Police seeking information after stolen ATV crashes through fence
An ATV Yamaha Viking was stolen from a dealer's yard in Tokoroa just after 4pm on Tuesday.
'We want Tino Rangatiratanga over our lives': Waikato joins nationwide protest
Hundreds gathered in Hamilton at 7.15am.
Vehicle crashes down State Highway 5 bank, one with moderate injuries
A person has moderate injuries after a vehicle crashed down a bank off State Highway 5.