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Tickets for the second Supercars event in Taupō are now available.
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Taupō looking to tap into $400m business events market
Business event delegates spend more than $400 a day on average.
Witness describes 'bloody mess' after truck and car crash near Taupō leaves one critical
Emergency services were called to the scene about 1pm.
Walk of life: Emergency services tackle lake for youth mental health charity
A team of 14 first responders join forces for special fundraiser for I am Hope.
Kindergarten on the way for a little town that's growing up fast
What used to be a quiet holiday and retirement spot is growing into a big town.
Tūrangi Foodbank feeding a big slice of town's population
Tūrangi Foodbank has already delivered 1567 food parcels since October 2023.
Major police probe prevents tangi shooting and attempted murder of rival gang member
Police seized illegal drugs and firearms and restrained assets worth $800k.
Six-year-old named as fatal crash victim
The crash, involving a car and a truck, happened on State Highway 1 near Waiōuru.
Burnt out lodge demolished, replaced with state houses
Fire caused extensive damage to Berkenhoff lodge in November 2022.
‘Kind, generous’: Mother’s grief for man who died after being found critically injured on road
Two men have been charged with murder following the man's death.
'Complacency can cause accidents': NZTA’s advice for SH1 detours
NZTA is warning people to take care on detours as SH1 works ramp up.
Taupō school in lockdown after threatening email
Police at the school as a precautionary measure.
Taupō man spends five years building boat from scratch
Taupō man Mark Dumble has spent the past five years building this 4m clinker boat from scratch and recently launched it at Two Mile Bay, Lake Taupō. Video / Dan Hutchinson
Fishing takes patience but the boat took five years
The little clinker boat has taken about two years of fulltime work to complete.
New hot pool complex being built at Taupō's Huka Prawn Park
The new facilites are for families and will complement the adults-only Wairakei Terraces.
Easier than taxes: Bean counter turns to cookbooks
A best-selling cookbook author says she's 'not a foodie' but loves simple recipes.
Tennis club marks its 100th birthday in style
The clubhouse has had a $270k upgrade and celebrates 100 years this weekend.
Nurse celebrates 50th anniversary at medical centre
Jean Chegwidden has worked as a nurse for more than 60 years.
NZTA advises Auckland to Wellington motorists to avoid SH1
A detour of 23km or about 16mins will be in place.
The city with the lowest home ownership rates in NZ
Housing is relatively inexpensive compared with other cities but ownership rates are low.
'A noose with your name': Man guilty of making Jacinda Ardern death threats
He represented himself in court with what the judge called 'legal gobbledygook'.
Critical infrastructure project nears completion
The push is on to get the Taupō sewer line buried before the big events hit town.
Three mills close as high electricity prices hit North Island businesses
Three North Island mills shut due to high electricity prices, impacting profitability.
'Part therapy': Business resilience celebrated
More than 80 local businesses in Taupō entered the 2024 Stella Awards.
Californian artist brings the moa back from extinction
The exhibition is a tribute to those who have been loved and lost.
'Perfectly imperfect' fruit and vegetables provide a recipe for business success
Collaboration with restaurant Embra turned misfit pears into fine dining delight.
Police charge 22yo man after fatal vehicle incident in Taupō
The man is due to appear in the Taupō District Court next week.
Potential new $500m industry for Central North Island
Scientists have worked out how to create protein from microorganisms in geothermal gases.
App allows people to buy food cheap before it's thrown away
Cafes can retain some value in products that would otherwise get thrown away.
What you need to know about road closures on SH1
NZTA says motorists can expect 'roadworks galore' on SH1 due to major projects.
How scientists aim to model volcanic ashfall from the next major NZ eruption
Scientists are developing a smart new model to forecast damage from ashfall in real time.
'Machine that constantly tunes itself': Waikato tourism operators stand out
Three local operators are in line for a Tourism Industry Award.
'It takes a village' to support a mum who's lost a baby
Without any prenatal warning baby Connor died at just one hour old.