'Chance for a real solution': Winston Peters says he will advocate for Kinleith Mill workers
'Targeted government intervention is sometimes necessary.'
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Teens complete 800km challenge across North Island
The Tauranga trio travelled under their own steam from East Cape to Cape Egmont
Waikato amps up for massive festival and concert season
One of the gigs is Sublime with Rome who are on their final tour.
Three motorcyclists killed in crash were with social club: Another dies in separate bike collision
Four motorcyclists and a car were involved in crash near Taihape at 8.10am today.
Artistic duo team up on 'Fantabulous' project
When a children's author and a composer combine, it's sure to be 'fantabulous'.
Mother-daughter duo not horsing around with barrel racing
'Doing something both you and your daughter love is something really special.'
Save our mill: Proposed job cuts threat to entire town, advocates say
“This is going to be the beginning of the end if we don’t do anything about it.”
‘I hope you rot’: Fugitive rapist finally faces justice in a NZ court
'He needs to be held accountable for his evil, despicable actions.'
The 'art' of the kill: Predator control expert shares the secrets to understanding how pests think
'Understanding animal behaviour is significant in trapping pests for better outcomes.'
SH1 project moves to Desert Rd with 50km detours for two months
Total road closures are being used in blocks to speed up the works.
Opinion: Broad economic policies without targeted support for Māori are insufficient
'Our people need real solutions', Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board chairman says.
Hawke's Bay athletes among world’s top competitors for IronMan 70.3
Local athletes balance training, family and careers for the IronMan 70.3 World Champs.
Ironman event set to bring 20,000 people and $20m to Taupō
The event is expected to bring 6500 athletes plus supporters from 119 countries.
Hawke’s Bay athletes to compete at Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Taupō
Hawke’s Bay triathletes Graeme and Katrina Buscke train 35 hours combined, balancing family and careers.
Gang member walks into police station wearing Mongrel Mob cap
Police enforce the Gang Act, arresting members for displaying insignia and other offences.
Police on the hunt for Toyota after roadworker threatened with gun
Police are seeking dashcam footage of the vehicle involved in the incident.
Tauhara geothermal station finally opens after delays and cost increases
The cost soared from $580m to $924m but output capacity is up on original expectations.
Homeowners want fireworks banned after house destroyed by fire
Fire and Emergency investigators believe the house fire was caused by fireworks.
Community jumps to the aid of Taupō family after mobility van stolen
The community rallies after disabled man's van stolen.
'Best solution': SH1 section set to partially reopen this week
'We lost four days of work since we started work in this area, all because of rain.'
Karen Aim's teen killer, who spent more than half his life in prison, denied parole
Jahche Broughton beat tourist Karen Aim to death with a baseball bat when he was just 14.
'Go in, go in!': 11yo golfer becomes youngest Taupō Hole-in-One $10k winner
The Tauranga youngster has a sweet plan for his prize money.
Boat tampering accused jumps into river, climbs tree
Taupō boaties are being urged to report tampering after a man was arrested.
Taupō production of The 39 Steps clears out Zony Awards
The play won eight award categories.
Puttering away: Wairakei Resort Golf Course happy to be back in action
The picturesque course was seriously damaged after Cyclone Gabrielle.
The NZ health district where there is one GP to 1900 people
And how one practice is 'revitalising' its GPs' passion for the job.
Sore, sunburnt but stoked: Taupō emergency services return from charity walk
The Waikato Herald shared their story last month. Now, they've completed the challenge.
Road worker threatened with firearm on SH1, police investigating
A road worker was threatened with a firearm on State Highway 1, near Ātiamuri.
Scattering ashes at 'precious taonga' strictly prohibited, iwi say
The iwi were made aware of an incident at Acacia Bay recently.
Driver who hit and injured a teenage cyclist urged to come forward
The incident in Taupō left the teenager with serious injuries.
Ironman World Championships will mean busy roads for Taupō
About 6000 competitors plus their supporters are expected from overseas.
Local cadets to stand guard on Armistice Day for first time in over 10 years
The Army cadet unit was on the brink of closure.
Sounds Air cans Taupō flights amid rising costs
Airline says while demand for flights was strong, costs were too high.