Loaded guns, 11,000 cannabis plants, 4kg of edibles seized in raid on gang lands
Police arrested 25 people in the five-day operation.
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Supercars to convoy through Taupō ahead of racing
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Hamilton students in Highlanders Under 20s
Chosen from 37 players, the travelling squad underwent a tough four-week assembly period.
Yes to bikes, no to drones in Taupō this week
Find out what's annoyed and overjoyed the people of Taupō and Tūrangi this week.
Young Tūrangi triathletes give their all
This year's Tūrangi Annual Junior Triathlon was a runaway success.
Regional routes marginal in some areas says airline boss
The airline says it has been subsidising routes since 2020.
International education sector continues slow road to recovery
Education agents are returning to NZ for the first time since Covid-19 struck.
Six60 and country music star to play Taupō Supercars gig
Another major act has been announced as part of the off-track programme.
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What our reviewer thought of Oscar-winning Zone of Interest
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Relay brings injection of joy and funds for Cancer Society’s Hamilton lodge
Cancer Society’s Lions Lodge in Hamilton, a free home away from home.
Review: Kōrua piano and violin duet in Taupō
The classic combo of violin and piano shines in a church setting.
Emergency services respond to death at Huka Falls Rd
Police say the incident appeared to be a medical event.
It's not glamorous but sewer and wastewater project still gets a formal blessing
The sewer main work is intended to future-proof for Taupō's growing population.
Tongariro River Trail to act as backdrop for runners
The Tongariro River Trail will host a running and walking event this weekend.
Where new supermarkets have opened and might rise soon
Where are new stores opening? One store shut in Flaxmere but that's been eclipsed.
Wet-weather walks for Taupō's trampers
Find out where Taupō's walking groups have been this week.
Survivor's courageous lake charity paddle
He was given two years to live in 2009. Now, he's paddling 7km in a waka for charity.
Rain, records and raffles for golfers
Find out how Taupō and Tūrangi's golfers got on this week.
Taupō Weather with Bevan Choat: Cool, dry February
There were seven rainy days for Taupō in February.
Royal New Zealand Ballet to visit Waikato
Tutus on Tour brings ballet to smaller New Zealand theatres.
Pig and deer focus of DoC hunting competition
The annual Pureora Hunting Competition will kick off next week.
Sister has brother evicted from Taupō home to enable sale
Sibling had taken out an ANZ mortgage over the parents' home to invest in a business.
Trev Terry boatyard receivers seek buyer as ‘tough market’ hits
Boat company will attend A&P show as usual, quest for buyer on horizon.
Positivity shines in Taupō and Tūrangi
Find out what's pleased and puzzled the people of Taupō and Tūrangi this week.
Swimmers tackle Across the Lake challenge
The swim returned to Taupō after a three-year hiatus.
Taupō police: Theft and assault not making for personal bests
In the lead-up to Ironman, not everyone has been aiming for a personal best.
Hunt on for next Kiwi Supercars champ ahead of Taupō event
Supercars makes its return to New Zealand in April.
Waka ama team paddles to Hawaii competition
The masters team will swap Lake Taupō in winter for the Pacific Ocean in summer.
Why this candidate poured $27k into a campaign he expected to lose
Bay of Plenty's Taupō Wahed says he has no regrets.