Supercars excitement builds ahead of first Taupō racing
Supercars roared into Taupō this week with a welcome event and parade of cars.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromTaupo
The superhuman effort behind Taupō's Super400
Take a peek behind the scenes of the mammoth preparation for the international event.
Piarere roundabout project moves to next stage
Work on the Piarere roundabout is on schedule.
Yes to nurses, no to trees in Taupō this week
Find out what's annoyed and overjoyed the people of Taupō and Tūrangi this week.
'Leave it to the track': Police curb Supercar fans' need for speed
Motor racing may be like a red rag to a bull - but not on the highway.
Pedestrian dies after being struck by car near Taupō Pak'nSave
Two other pedestrians and the driver have been transported to hospital.
Car and pedestrian collide near Taupō Pak'nSave
Emergency services attend an accident involving a car and a pedestrian outside Pak'nSave on Ruapehu St in Taupō. Video / Daniel Hutchinson
Two horses shot dead by police north of Taupō
'The horses began to travel at speed towards the highway.'
Supercars and cinema in Taupō this week
Find out what's happening around the Taupō district this week.
Go on a duck hunt with a difference in Tūrangi
Tūrangi's blue ducks are definitely not your average ducks.
Waikato River boaties banned from launching at popular Lake Taupō marina
Boaties have to comply with a strict cleaning regime before launching at this marina.
Family picks up the pieces after house destroyed by fire
"It's like being on holiday except you forgot to take everything."
Hawke’s Bay rugby: Ranfurly Shield defence could go out of town
The home of Magpies rugby is closed for four months for turf refurbishment.
'Exciting times': Supercars' Taupō sellout no shock to Kiwi legend
Both days will be packed out when New Zealand returns to the Supercars calendar.
Swinging bridges and thundering falls make for adventurous walking
Taupō walking group members share their favourite adventures.
New tees offer change of golfing pace
Find out how Taupō and Tūrangis' sports clubs got on this week.
Taupō students climb Mt Tauhara for knowledge
Waipāhīhī School students ascended Tauhara to learn about their sense of place.
Too few races, not enough stars: How Supercars ran out of gas
'I don't think Supercars is handling any of their situations particularly well.'
Heavy rain, severe thunderstorm watches extended for east Waikato
Coromandel Peninsula residents are encouraged to work from home.
Hamilton's The Keg Room stands out in national awards
Waikato pubs made it into the Top 50 New Zealand Gastropubs awards.
Around 500 waka ama racers to descend on Taupō for Te Wheke Challenge
Waka from across the North Island will assemble in Taupō for Te Wheke this Saturday.
Kaimanawa horses in desperate need of new homes
The wild herd is managed at 300 horses, but applications for rehoming have been low.
Brawl in Taupō: Five men arrested after fight with bar stool, baseball bat at Richmond Shops
Witnesses of the fight called police about 1pm yesterday.
Supercars champ announces return to racing in New Zealand
The inaugural Taupō Super400 is coming closer as NZTA warns people of heavy traffic.
Perfect recipe for end of season peaches
Try this end-of-summer delight warm or cold for a real treat.
Tense scenes as driver of double fatal crash admits guilt
Jeannine Ball and her mother-in-law Lynda Ball died in the Taupō crash earlier this year.
Tongariro Alpine Crossing closed after tramper dies
A person has died while traversing the Tongariro Crossing.
Flames and smoke 'billowing' from Taupō house fire
Fire and Emergency services received multiple calls about the fire from about 11.32am.
Autumn sunshine improves golfers' swings
Find out how Taupō and Tūrangi's sports clubs got on this week.
Emergency services respond to crash on SH32 near Whakamaru
The road is currently fully blocked.
Two-week search for missing Auckland woman called off
The search for a 79-year-old Auckland woman in the Pureora Forest near Taupo is suspended.
Acts of kindness shine in Taupō this week
Find out what's invigorated and irritated the people of Taupō and Tūrangi this week.
Tūrangi Garden Club donates $3000 to Tongariro wetlands project
After a garden ramble fundraiser, a Tūrangi group has made a conservation donation.