Taupō firm secures investment in lithium extraction for batteries
Company hoping to mine geothermal waste for use in making electric vehicle batteries.
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Critical injuries: Multiple crashes in region
Emergency services are dealing with multiple crashes in the Bay of Plenty.
Napier-Taupō Rd speed review: SH5 and 51 consultation extended
It's apologised for suggestion the average travel time would go up by less than a minute.
How the Whanganui Basin reveals region's geological history
Whanganui geology attracts students, fossil hunters. Dr Hamish Campbell explains why.
Person seriously injured in Waiouru crash
They were flown by helicopter to Waikato Hospital.
Bubble: NZ hotel heading for full recovery by end of the year
Best events bookings in a decade means a familiar challenge in tourism - finding staff.
Army veterans prepare for Anzac Day: 'You get a big of a lump in your throat'
A Taupō man is inviting a few of his mates over to his place to commemorate Anzac Day.
Local Focus: Concerns power lines won't handle demand spike from electric vehicles
Unison has moved to more time-of-use line charges. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch: Cyclist narrowly escapes serious crash with truck
The footage was shared to spread awareness of sharing the road with others.
The Insider's Guide to Taupō: Steve Manunui
The city by the lake could be New Zealand's most underrated ski town.
One seriously injured, one critical after two-car crash near Taupō
Police were notified at 8.39am.
Crombie Lockwood Kiwi Burrow welcomed 100th hatchling for 2020/21 season
Wairakei Kiwi Burrow welcomed 100th hatchling for 2020/21 season
One dead after fiery crash at highway intersection near Mangakino
The road is closed and motorists are asked to avoid the area.
Inexperience and infrastructure costs blamed for local government dysfunction
Three main factors get in the way of good governance, says a veteran councillor.
Local Focus: Taupō mayor says Māori wards law change a landmark decision
Māori wards to go through despite petition numbers. Made with funding on NZ On Air.
State Highway 5 closed due to fallen trees
Waka Kotahi NZTA hopes State Highway 5 will be open by lunchtime today.
SH5 tree fall: Napier-Taupō road reopens after 17 hours
One truck driver attempted to get through the trees and became stuck.
Escape from Auckland: Data confirms mass exit hours before lockdown
Traffic camera shows a heavy stream of traffic heading north on SH1 on Sunday night.
Fun for all the family: What to see and do in Taupō
Lakeside activities to impress event the surliest of teens or tweens.
Te Haroto scrub fire contained, fighters remain on standby
Three helicopters, nine fire trucks and three tankers contained the fire at 4pm.
Saving 35 tonnes of plastic from the landfill
After two years of going to landfill, once again Taupō can recycle number 5 plastics.
'Thought the whole house was going to fall down': Resident close to quake epicentre shares story
People have described feeling the quakes around the Bay of Plenty.
Police apology: Cyclist alive after collision with car in Taupō
The crash happened on Friday morning and police said the cyclist has been hospitalised.
Complaints against councillors costs ratepayers $180k
Dunedin City Council spent $42,714 investigating complaints about elected members.
Taupō marina blaze: Fire guts pair of motorboats
A witness said the fire might have spread from one boat to another.
Last weekend of the Christmas break - how's the weather?
There may still be a chance for one last beach trip this weekend before returning to work.
Horror start to New Year: Water activities claim the lives of six people in first six days of 2021
Four people drowned in North Island lakes in two terrible days.
One person dead after water incident in Taupō
Emergency services were notified just after 6pm.
The top five luxury golf courses for a summer round
Check out our pick of New Zealand's fairways to heaven.
Severe thunderstorm warning for Waikato, safety advice issued
The MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm warning and is urging people to stay safe.
Wild weather: South Island flooding causes havoc, 1100 lightning strikes detected across the North Island
More than 1000 lightning strikes have been recorded across the North Island.
Flooding: Festival-goers stranded, roads closed, sandbags ready
The South braces for a long night as rain and thunderstorms sweep across the country.
'Putting themselves in danger': Forced cancellation of rapid spills
People are putting their lives at risk not following guidelines at a tourist attraction.