OpinionOpinion: Broad economic policies without targeted support for Māori are insufficient'Our people need real solutions', Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board chairman says.28 Nov 09:45 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay athletes among world’s top competitors for IronMan 70.3Local athletes balance training, family and careers for the IronMan 70.3 World Champs.27 Nov 10:52 PM
New ZealandThousands of cyclists descend on TaupōSomething for everyone in Taupō Cycle Challenge.27 Nov 09:30 PM
New ZealandIronman event set to bring 20,000 people and $20m to TaupōThe event is expected to bring 6500 athletes plus supporters from 119 countries.27 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay athletes to compete at Ironman 70.3 World Championship in TaupōHawke’s Bay triathletes Graeme and Katrina Buscke train 35 hours combined, balancing family and careers.Watch27 Nov 05:54 AM
New ZealandGang member walks into police station wearing Mongrel Mob capPolice enforce the Gang Act, arresting members for displaying insignia and other offences.26 Nov 03:58 AM
New ZealandPolice on the hunt for Toyota after roadworker threatened with gunPolice are seeking dashcam footage of the vehicle involved in the incident.22 Nov 01:48 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTauhara geothermal station finally opens after delays and cost increasesThe cost soared from $580m to $924m but output capacity is up on original expectations.21 Nov 11:42 PM
New ZealandHomeowners want fireworks banned after house destroyed by fireFire and Emergency investigators believe the house fire was caused by fireworks.20 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandCommunity jumps to the aid of Taupō family after mobility van stolenThe community rallies after disabled man's van stolen.20 Nov 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Best solution': SH1 section set to partially reopen this week'We lost four days of work since we started work in this area, all because of rain.'19 Nov 07:40 AM
New ZealandKaren Aim's teen killer, who spent more than half his life in prison, denied paroleJahche Broughton beat tourist Karen Aim to death with a baseball bat when he was just 14.18 Nov 04:04 AM
New Zealand'Go in, go in!': 11yo golfer becomes youngest Taupō Hole-in-One $10k winnerThe Tauranga youngster has a sweet plan for his prize money.18 Nov 01:45 AM
New ZealandBoat tampering accused jumps into river, climbs treeTaupō boaties are being urged to report tampering after a man was arrested.17 Nov 06:15 PM
New ZealandTaupō production of The 39 Steps clears out Zony AwardsThe play won eight award categories.15 Nov 10:30 PM
New ZealandPuttering away: Wairakei Resort Golf Course happy to be back in actionThe picturesque course was seriously damaged after Cyclone Gabrielle.13 Nov 05:30 PM
New ZealandThe NZ health district where there is one GP to 1900 peopleAnd how one practice is 'revitalising' its GPs' passion for the job.13 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandSore, sunburnt but stoked: Taupō emergency services return from charity walkThe Waikato Herald shared their story last month. Now, they've completed the challenge.13 Nov 02:39 AM
New ZealandRoad worker threatened with firearm on SH1, police investigatingA road worker was threatened with a firearm on State Highway 1, near Ātiamuri.10 Nov 09:37 PM
New ZealandScattering ashes at 'precious taonga' strictly prohibited, iwi sayThe iwi were made aware of an incident at Acacia Bay recently.10 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandDriver who hit and injured a teenage cyclist urged to come forwardThe incident in Taupō left the teenager with serious injuries.08 Nov 04:18 AM
New ZealandIronman World Championships will mean busy roads for TaupōAbout 6000 competitors plus their supporters are expected from overseas.08 Nov 03:55 AM
New ZealandLocal cadets to stand guard on Armistice Day for first time in over 10 yearsThe Army cadet unit was on the brink of closure.07 Nov 04:00 AM
Travel newsSounds Air cans Taupō flights amid rising costsAirline says while demand for flights was strong, costs were too high.06 Nov 08:29 PM
New ZealandDr Monty Soutar's Kāwai series captivates New Zealand readers with historySoutar's Kāwai series blends fiction and Aotearoa's history06 Nov 06:00 PM
New Zealand'I was a wreck': Man rescued by helicopter after ridge collapsePlus: Why the service needs over $460k in 2025 to continue vital work.05 Nov 08:56 PM
New ZealandHow this month's Waikato roadworks could affect youFull closures on SH1 Ngāruawāhia this month; expect delays and detours.05 Nov 04:55 AM
New ZealandSporting events see SH1 road works at Taupō jump the queueOriginally, NZTA planned for a second SH1 closure between Ātiamuri to Wairākei.31 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandBudget advisers say people struggling with tens of thousands of dollars in Work and Income debtLoans, housing costs, death of a partner and unemployment are main causes of poverty.30 Oct 08:00 PM
New ZealandDoorDash app launches in Taupō, Cambridge and Te AwamutuDoorDash launches in Taupō, Timaru, Cambridge and Te Awamutu, among other stores.29 Oct 07:30 PM
New ZealandStolen wheelchair van puts an end to family road tripsLife hasn't been the same since the van was stolen.29 Oct 04:00 PM
MotorsportPreparations for 2025 Supercars season under way as tickets go on saleTickets for the second Supercars event in Taupō are now available.29 Oct 12:32 AM
New ZealandTaupō looking to tap into $400m business events marketBusiness event delegates spend more than $400 a day on average.28 Oct 08:44 PM
New ZealandRotorua rides high on Whaka 100 successTaupō's Sammie Maxwell has reclaimed her title.27 Oct 07:37 PM
