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Native trees face chop due to flight path concerns
An aerial battle between humans and trees is likely to see botanic garden trees chopped.
Growing success: Ten years of Greening Taupō
100 planting days, 4,000 volunteers, 220,000 plants; a busy 10 years for Greening Taupō.
Native trees illegally cut down on conservation land
A 600-year-old rimu is among the trees illegally felled.
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts goes into liquidation
Ruapehu District Mayor Weston Kirton says it's disappointing and creates uncertainty.
These family-friendly hot springs are a win-win destination for parents and kids
The perfect mix of family fun and relaxation in New Zealand's hot springs
Ruapehu ski passes on sale as soon as next week following $1 bid for mountain
Lift passes could be on sale as early as next week under the new ownership.
DoC ups licence fees on ‘world's finest trout fishing’
The department is increasing fees for trout fishing sites that are among the world's best.
Cloud nine or clouded minds? Why we need to take a harder line on vaping
Opinion: We need to follow Australia's hardline measures.
Have you seen Michael James Hill? Police appeal for public's help
Taupō Police are appealing for assistance from the public to locate 49-year-old.
What woke up Taupō? Super-volcano’s year-long episode leaves burning questions
One of Taupō's biggest bouts in 150 years has left scientists more questions than answers.
Man arrested and charged after shot allegedly fired in carpark
31-year-old due to appear in the Rotorua District Court tomorrow after Taupō arrest.
Cyclone Gabrielle's legacy will rock Hamilton this summer
Hamilton leaders are excited about big event opportunity next year.
Young people involved in fiery fatal crash on SH5, Napier school community shaken
Two people were killed and another was taken to hospital in a critical condition.
Notorious highway black spot to get partial fix
Budget 2023 announced a raft of road projects, including one for a notorious bend on SH1.
Two people dead, one critically injured after crash near Taupō
Police were called to the crash just before 6pm on Sunday.
Rug up and carry on: Make the most of a winter break in Taupō
Combine Ruapehu's ski slopes with plenty of downtime in Taupō.
Person critically hurt after serious crash near Taupō
People travelling on SH5 should expect delays.
'Hugely demanding': Firefighters head to Canada to help tackle wildfires
Canada has had more than 500 wildfires this season.
Small town banking trial sunk due to lack of a suitable building
A banking hub trial in Tūrangi has ended before it began.
12 cars impounded in one night during boy racer sting
12 vehicles impounded, 15 unsafe vehicles were ordered off the road due to modifications
Sheep and beef farmer clinches top beer award with perfect pilsner
A farmer forced to rethink his business has brewed up the best beer in NZ.
What scientists just discovered about Taupō's latest ‘super-eruption’
The gigantic Ōruanui event was big enough to form Lake Taupō and spread ash to Antarctica.
Revealed: City homes wasting 84 tonnes of food a week - and what you can do about it
An expert shares how people can make the most of their groceries as living costs rise.
NZ’s oldest man dies two days after his 107th birthday
NZ's oldest man Jack Coe marked his 107th birthday last week and died a few days later.
Another birthday for NZ's oldest man
Jack’s long life had humble beginnings - he was born in a tent.
Teen motocross rider airlifted to hospital from Tokoroa in critical condition
South Waikato Motorcycle Club said the crash happened at their first meet for the year.
'Not doing enough': Dentist calls for Govt to prioritise dental health
Surgery wait times are affecting children's health, families and society.
'Absolute agony': Children waiting up to nine months for dental surgery
A 'frustrated' mum has struggled for months to get her 6-year-old seven fillings.
Young motorcyclist dies after incident in Taupō
St John confirmed it responded to the scene.
Four injured, two seriously in Taupō campervan crash
Traffic management is in place and motorists should expect delays.
Hamilton Michael Hill raided: Taupō store also robbed overnight, youths arrested
The raid on the store comes less than a week after a Chartwell store was hit.
Police arrest 12 after aggravated robberies and ram-raid-style burglary
The arrests were all made within 24 hours of the incident happening.