School group involved in mass rescue on Waikato River
Ten people have drowned in the Waikato River between Lake Taupō and Huka Falls since 2008.
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When it comes to horses - happiness has a beat
The therapeutic nature of horses is proving to be an antidote for stress.
Hotel rates rebound but there's an oversupply of luxury rooms in one city
Christchurch, Taupō and Nelson-Marlborough lead the way with revenue per room.
Serious injuries in Bay of Plenty and Waikato crashes, police seeking one driver
Police are seeking a motorist involved in a Tokoroa crash in which a cyclist was injured.
Waikato amongst the top regions for tourism spending
Waikato is in the top areas in New Zealand where visitors spend their money.
Large dinosaur leads the way for new sculpture park
A metres-high balloon dinosaur and a kinetic sculpture will kick off the new trail.
Special learning needs students lose school with a difference
A private specialist school in Taupō closes its doors this week.
Brutal schedule - man attempts to run the length of NZ and Australia
He's not sure it's ever been done before but he'll give it a crack.
Hometown hero targets Ironman World Championships in Taupō next year
All eyes now turn to the Ironman World Championships in Taupō next year.
Simple Minds frontman Jim Kerr looking forward to NZ tour
Kerr is aware touring is finite but says he still loves hitting the road.
Ironman 70.3 returns to Taupō
This Saturday, competitors will descend on Taupō for its first half ironman since 2019.
NZ Jet looks for clearer air in luxury market
Some sectors feeling heat from tough economy but luxury flight deals weathering the storm.
New Bunnings store anchors large Taupō development
Plans have been released for a proposed new retail development in Taupō.
Billion dollar solution needed for Taupō's beautiful but deadly highway
What's next for the accident hotspot on SH1 between Taupō and Tūrangi?
Messam wins 'War in the Waikato' fight against Merewether
The two 39-year-olds put on a great show for hundreds of supporters in Hamilton.
Woman reveals cost of stolen diesel as Wilson Parking beefs up security after 'several' drill and drain thefts
Woman's gas tank replacement cost $1K, took three weeks after tank was drained by thieves.
Police officer's actions 'unjustified' in arrest after crash
Officers attended the accident on the outskirts of Taupō in 2020.
It's more than just a race - Cycle Challenge gets personal for many
Some people are pushing the limits of possibility during the Taupō Cycle Challenge.
Head Hunter seriously injured after bike crash travelling back from Foxton tangi
The bikie was returning to Auckland from the funeral of William ‘Bird’ Hines near Foxton.
Napier-Taupō road: SH5 returning to normal after cyclone repairs
Traffic is now moving both ways after reconstruction of SH5 at the Esk underslip.
Online emergency health care business wins Waikato awards
Online emergency healthcare business expanding into 'bricks and mortar'.
Hamilton MP Tama Potaka becomes Cabinet Minister
Potaka has only been an MP for a year after he won his seat in a 2022 by-election.
Taupō's new all-electric bus charges into service
Taupō's new bus is set to electrify public transport in the town.
Te Kauwhata wine company takes top honours in Waikato Business Awards
Annual Waikato Business Awards winners have been announced.
Racing line-up for Taupō Super400 announced
New categories have been added alongside Supercars for the inaugural Taupō Super400.
Iwi collective has plans to take over management of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts
'It was an opportunity for ngā iwi to put aside boundaries.'
'Inherent risks': Glider tragedy inquiry's findings released
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has made two recommendations.
Supercars tickets for Taupō round go on sale today
The inaugural Taupō SuperSprint will be held from April 19 to 21.
South Waikato highway to close for resurfacing work
From November 13, there are several daytime road closures south of Tokoroa.
'Absolutely thrilled': Waikato's winning wedding venue
Originally purchased as a family home, the venue has accommodated weddings since 2008.
SH1 crash: One dead, multiple injured after car and truck collide, four helicopters sent
One person was trapped in a light truck and another in a car.
Drone takes rook: Eye in the sky helps in fight against pest bird
Surveillance by drone helps to locate nests so targeted control can be carried out.
Kiwi return to Wairākei after extensive cyclone repairs
The first kiwi has set foot in Wairākei since Cyclone Gabrielle.