Bat check on doomed trees pays off
The pekapeka tou-roa (long-tailed bats) are classified as threatened-nationally critical
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Man critical after being hauled from vehicle and attacked amid biker gang convoy
Witnesses reported a convoy of 60 to 70 bikes and a ute were involved in the incident.
Taupō homicide: Police seek sightings of silver sedan
Police are seeking information about a car in relation to the homicide.
Local Focus: Taupō needs tourists
"Tough times don't last, but tough people do" but times may be getting too tough in Taupō.
Taupō homicide: Motel owner hopes death doesn't affect future housing
Adelphi Motel owner says his business shouldn't be punished for someone else's mistake.
'It's so sad... it was bad': Father dies in motel from injuries, murder inquiry launched
A police investigation is under way.
World's second oldest geothermal powerstation facing closure
World's 2nd geothermal power plant at Taupō is 64 years old and set to close before 2031.
One dead, one critically injured in single car crash near Taupō
A serious crash has occurred in the Taupo District.
'Game-changing' lithium plant gets $2m Govt boost
Minister for Economic and Regional Development Stuart Nash made the announcement today
Explore the Waikato River eight different ways
With twisting waters, bridges, lakes, and dams, adventure awaits on the Waikato River.
'These were normal guys': Judge sentences men in major cannabis-growing syndicate
More people tied up in a major cannabis growing syndicate have been sentenced.
Gang terrorise KFC staff over needle in burger
Black Power member gets prison sentence for abusing workers at fast-food restaurant.
David Beck: Freedom or freedumb? Protesters prove nothing
OPINION: Dear protesters, you can go home now, thanks.
Napier-Taupo road speed reduction kicks in midnight Thursday
The speed limit from Eskdale to Rangitaiki will be 80km/h from midnight Thursday.
Boat sinks in Taupō Marina with 200l of diesel onboard
Rainfall caused a vessel to sink in the Taupō Marina.
All thrills, no gills: Family adventure on Taupō's south shore
The Tongariro is the perfect spot for a family holiday, with or without rod in hand.
Medicinal cannabis drastically improving eight-year-old's life
Taupō family fundraising for life-changing cannabis medicine that costs $700 a month.
Whio dip toes in at new home
These whio will be an important addition to the wild population.
1920s lodge named NZ's most romantic hotel
The course of true love nor the Waikato River never did run smooth.
Cannabis drug bust: Linesman sentenced to prison after rerouting electricity meters
Duane Simon rerouted wiring to steal thousands of dollars worth of electricity.
From dreams to jail: Why cannabis growers got involved in 'massive' $4.2m syndicate
Why they did it. The masterminds behind a massive drug-growing syndicate are sentenced.
Sadness but optimism as old classrooms demolished
Hopes the planning and design work for the new school will be complete by end of 2022.
'You don't expect a car coming through the door': Woman hit by car in shop grateful to helpers
Sue Watkins was browsing shoes when a vehicle crashed through the front of the store.
'Stay away': Upper Hutt bushfire burns through 14 hectares
Crews have returned to deal with the bush fire this morning.
Taupō blaze near wastewater treatment plant prompts precautionary evacuations
Police are at the scene and assisting with evacuations.
Bone Appetit! The rise and rise of people taking their dogs out to dinner
Ruff day? Take your pup to the pub for chicken stock beer and gravy sundaes.
Premium motorsport park sale funds to help housing needs
Liquidation will pay out more than 150 shareholders of former park owner.
'An excellent journey': Lakes DHB staff embrace te reo classes
Lakes DHB staff participating in te reo classes are learning more than just a language.
Chilli, dill and pickle with a side of strong hazy IPA - it's brewer's choice
It's a mixed bag, from chilli to dill and cucumber, it's a wild ride.
Bring out the lawnmower, it's time for some grassy IPA
An IPA keeps the doctor away, so they say.
Hazy summer daze; the new craft beer craze that is no phase
It's happy daze trying out some solid hazy IPAs.
From Bay of Islands to Christchurch: New locations of interest released
Six new locations have been released in Lower Hutt, while five in Christchurch.
Pass the pale ale; VB drinker dips toes into craft beer world
Start to get some malty, fruity, hops on this pale ale journey.