New Zealand'Worst nightmare': Kiwi skydiving instructor dies after botched landingHis dad, a Kiwi skydiver of 30 years, was with him the day of the fateful fall.28 Aug 08:26 PM
New ZealandErosion found on both sides of Waikato River control gatesThe banks on either side of the Lake Taupō bridge need stabilising.28 Aug 07:23 PM
New ZealandLake Taupō shrinks away as dry winter takes its tollThe lake is more than one metre lower than it was at the beginning of the year.28 Aug 01:52 AM
New ZealandReview: Mark Wahlberg's The Union 'a bit silly' but also a load of funOPINION: Sit back, expect nothing and enjoy the ride.27 Aug 01:00 AM
New Zealand'No justification': Thieves make off with dozens of temporary speed limit signsAt least 30 temporary speed signs have been taken from highway roadworks in Hawke's Bay.26 Aug 10:47 PM
New ZealandWaikato's best pies found in Hamilton, Tīrau, Tuakau, TaupōThe recent Bakels NZ Pie Awards featured creations from six local bakeries.26 Aug 08:57 PM
New ZealandWaikato athletes shine: 13 of New Zealand’s 20 Olympic medals from Paris 2024Cambridge rowers Brooke Francis and Lucy Spoors won gold, defeating reigning champions.25 Aug 11:09 PM
New ZealandMayors 'cautiously optimistic' about keeping mills from closingThe Government has invited the mayors to work with WPI on possible solutions.22 Aug 09:59 PM
New ZealandTop riders to compete at Taupō's 50th anniversary MX Fest extravaganzaTop riders to compete at Taupō's MX Fest, October 25-27, celebrating decades of motocross22 Aug 10:00 AM
New ZealandNew member inducted into touch rugby's Hall of FameGeorge Jahnke, 50, has been involved in eight World Cups and played 96 games for NZ.22 Aug 04:04 AM
New ZealandTaupō foodie releases cookbook with Kiwi classic inspired dishesAt 21, Olivia Moore has released her first recipe book.21 Aug 09:30 PM
New ZealandRecipe: Smoked Trout and Potato CakesLooking for a use for all those trout you've hauled up? Try these fish cakes.20 Aug 11:30 PM
New ZealandTaupō tourism agency tightens its belt as budget cuts biteTourism is worth hundreds of millions of dollars to the Taupō economy.20 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandTūrangi deaths: Woman identified, described as loving mumMaxine Puhi was one of two people found dead in a Tūrangi home this week.16 Aug 06:34 AM
New ZealandCouncil yet to establish origins of asbestos at Taupō landfillThe council says it is too early to tell how many customers are affected.16 Aug 03:53 AM
New ZealandIn a pickle? We've got the constable for youTaupō's 'Good Sort of the Month' is a face painter, DJ and community cop.14 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandTaupō to get a 'pop-up' cinema and possibly a drive-inA temporary cinema solution has been found while a permanent venue is finalised.14 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandSad about cancelled fashion week? No problem: Taupō has a quirky alternativeThe event is part of Lake Taupō Hospice’s annual fundraiser.13 Aug 11:02 PM
New Zealand'Outstanding' builds from Waikato make House of the Year listThe Top 100 homes will now undergo a second round of judging.13 Aug 03:23 AM
New ZealandTaupō walkers: Old mill offers new adventures for young at heartThe old Tihoi Timber Mill site has been repurposed into an adventure camp.12 Aug 11:29 PM
New ZealandGreenlea rescue heli wraps up 'busy' JulyThe crew carried out 38 missions across the Lakes and Central Plateau region.12 Aug 08:07 PM
New Zealand'Unrepentant' farmer of 40 years jailed for animal crueltyHe disputed he did anything wrong and underestimated the pain caused, a judge said.12 Aug 05:02 PM
New Zealand16 months of diversions: Major State Highway 1 roadworks begin next monthMaintenance work will be done on a large proportion of SH1 in Waikato by the end of 2025.11 Aug 09:04 PM
New ZealandAsbestos found in landfill used to recycle concreteConcrete recycling at the site has been put on hold. The landfill remains open.09 Aug 06:07 AM
New ZealandLong days and freezing nights in search of the perfect photoThe magic happens in the 'blue hour' just before dawn.08 Aug 01:19 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesOpinion: Power price pain remedy might already be at our feetOpinion: Could superhot geothermal energy address the extreme power price increases?07 Aug 10:17 PM
New ZealandGoing for gold with a snorkel and flippersAll four New Zealand teams made it to the podium.07 Aug 01:30 AM
New ZealandOne person critically injured in SH1 crash near TaupōThe road was closed for over an hour as emergency services attended the scene.05 Aug 11:41 PM
New ZealandWaikato work week off to frosty start with sub-zero temperaturesThe coldest temperature recorded in the region this morning was -2C at Taupō Airport.05 Aug 10:33 PM
New ZealandMan suffers gunshot wounds while hunting in Tongariro ForestDue to the remote location, the man was winched out by helicopter.05 Aug 02:57 AM
New ZealandBattling with my brain: Mountain biker Sammie Maxwell’s fight to get to the Olympic GamesThe young mountain bike star has struggled with an eating disorder since she was a teen.05 Aug 12:20 AM
New Zealand'All of Tūrangi heard us': Meet Olympic medallist Hayden Wilde's biggest fansBruce and Nita Wilde cheered their grandson on from their home in Tūrangi.02 Aug 10:05 PM
New ZealandWaikato councils' Long-Term Plans come at a costMost councils have now adopted their 2024-34 LTPs.02 Aug 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier-Taupō road development a 'monument to Stan Tuck'OPINION: Development of timber trade had an impact on a key road and port.02 Aug 06:00 PM
