SportSupercars tickets for Taupō round go on sale todayThe inaugural Taupō SuperSprint will be held from April 19 to 21.08 Nov 12:02 AM
New ZealandSouth Waikato highway to close for resurfacing workFrom November 13, there are several daytime road closures south of Tokoroa.06 Nov 11:15 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely thrilled': Waikato's winning wedding venueOriginally purchased as a family home, the venue has accommodated weddings since 2008.03 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandSH1 crash: One dead, multiple injured after car and truck collide, four helicopters sentOne person was trapped in a light truck and another in a car.02 Nov 10:08 PM
New ZealandDrone takes rook: Eye in the sky helps in fight against pest birdSurveillance by drone helps to locate nests so targeted control can be carried out.02 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandKiwi return to Wairākei after extensive cyclone repairsThe first kiwi has set foot in Wairākei since Cyclone Gabrielle.02 Nov 12:14 AM
New Zealand'Sun on the horizon' - Thunderstorms and rain to end the week before finer days are upon usThe better weather is expected to last through to at least the middle of the month.31 Oct 08:56 PM
New ZealandInside an animal shelter on Guy Fawkes night: Music, volunteers and calming spraysWhat do animal shelters do on the loudest night of the year to help their furry residents?31 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandChild Cancer Foundation breakfast and auction raises $21k“We’re always happy with the support that we get.”28 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandMan charged after engineers’ signatures allegedly forgedThe man will appear in Taupō District Court on November 8.27 Oct 12:03 AM
New ZealandInjured climber rescued in twilight operationThe climber suffered a head injury at Taupō's Kawakawa Bay.25 Oct 10:14 PM
New ZealandDrivers warned SH1 to close for roadworksWork is set to start on November 13.25 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandCooper puts Gasgas top of NZ podium on first attemptExperienced rider snatches top spot from young rising stars at motocross event.22 Oct 04:09 PM
New ZealandGraffiato back with fresh street art for 2023New Zealand's longest-running street art festival returns to Taupō this long weekend.17 Oct 10:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom P addict to 'squeaky clean': Solo dad eyes new Kāinga Ora homesThe housing agency has announced a major development.16 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandShe was terrified of the water. Now it's her happy placeMeet award-winning Coastguard Rotorua Lakes and Taupō units volunteer Amy Nattrass.15 Oct 07:59 PM
New ZealandUpston sets her sights on fixing child povertyTaupō MP Louise Upston is comfortably winning her electorate for the sixth time.14 Oct 09:46 AM
New Zealand'There’s a tide turning,' Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi says in WaiarikiWaititi called for a Māori electoral commission after voting issues were reported today.14 Oct 07:14 AM
New Zealand'Turning away in disgust': Voter turnout 'plunge' sign of 'hollow' campaign - analyst'This election is the most hollow and unsatisfactory in living memory.'12 Oct 11:42 PM
PoliticsCaution turning into confidence on National’s three-day bus tourWarnings of a tight election continue but expectations are rising.12 Oct 11:11 PM
New ZealandAsh buried in Antarctica puts date on Lake Taupō’s last big blowAsh buried deep in Antarctic ice highlights the eruptive power of our famous supervolcano.09 Oct 09:40 PM
New ZealandVoting is open and thousands are not enrolled - but it's not too lateYounger voter enrolment rates lag behind those of more senior citizens.07 Oct 03:30 PM
New ZealandBuilder skips country after $140k botch-jobThe walls of the newly built house were so out of line the roof wouldn’t fit on.06 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandTaupō crash: Three injured after logging truck, ute collideTwo moderately injured people taken to Taupō Hospital, seriously injured taken to Rotorua.04 Oct 02:39 AM
New ZealandFuture of popular Lake Taupō reserve to be reviewed by council and iwiA popular Lake Taupō camping spot is being reviewed to reflect its significance to iwi.04 Oct 02:32 AM
New ZealandUn-bee-lievable: Honey Hive's Taupō mascot rolled by car-jackersHuka Honey Hive's familiar Bee Dub is the victim of some very bad bee-haviour.29 Sep 10:48 PM
New ZealandMastering the 'punk rock' of bike racingIt's fast, it's difficult and it's pretty new to NZ. But what is cyclocross?28 Sep 08:41 PM
New ZealandNapier-Taupō highway speed reduction saving lives, moneyCost-benefit modelling says avoided crashes created $93 million worth of benefits.27 Sep 05:43 AM
New ZealandHail, flooding possible in Waikato; 100km/h winds for Auckland this weekendMore wild weather is forecast as a trough of low pressure moves over the country.26 Sep 03:29 AM
New ZealandSchool drop-out 'crisis': Kids as young as 12 leaving school in search of work'We’re really heading toward a significant crisis event.'25 Sep 06:23 PM
TravelIs Whakamoenga Point Taupo’s best-kept secret?Just 10 minutes west of the Taupo CBD.23 Sep 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Gardening is not like putting wallpaper up': Gordon Collier on crafting a successful gardenThe 88-year-old Taihape garden designer has some tips for first-time growers.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTokoroa ram raids leave business owners frustratedA Tokoroa service station owner had a rude awakening this morning thanks to ram raiders.21 Sep 11:29 PM
