Cycle safety gets stylish for Taupō competition winners
Five Taupō school students have had their bike helmet designs come to life.
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Sign language is for everyone, says Taupō teacher
“Yes, it is usually the first language of the deaf community, but it’s for everybody."
Ponsonby shooting inside story: Why gunman was refused entry to bar and what happened next
'He had the glassy eyes... it was like he wasn’t all there.'
Ponsonby Rd shooting: Three-day timeline to catch a killer
Robert Sidney Horne has been named by his family as the fatal shooting victim.
Two Waikato districts in for 'below-freezing' nights
In some places, Thursday night will see temperatures drop to -2C.
Taupō walkers admire natural wonders big and small
Find out where Taupō's tramping groups have been this week.
Still and chilly autumn so far for Taupō
Autumn continues to bring generally still, settled weather to Taupō.
Kiwi Blokarters battle it out on dry Nevada lake bed
The dry Ivanpah Lake is one of the best places in the world for blokarting.
'He was limp': Mum and 11yo share story of 'terribly' scary asthma attack
'It’s pretty horrible seeing your child’s lips turning blue.'
Sweet cat Biscuit kneads a new home
Sweet by name and by nature, little Biscuit the cat is looking for a new home.
Salt, sake and steam as giant geothermal power station cranks up
The turbine's opening ceremony involved traditional Japanese and Māori elements.
Guns, drugs, cash seized after 'lengthy' investigation
A 53-year-old Taumarunui man has been arrested and is facing charges.
City couple's mushroom venture sprouts from pandemic
Benson Thomas and Hattie MacLennan once lived a city life in Auckland.
Suspense mounts for Hitchcock stage performance
A 1940s live radio play with a ten-piece band promises a performance like no other.
Whodunnit drama delves into family dynamics
Sam Neill stars in adaptation of a family-centered mystery novel.
'A good day': Stolen firearms recovered in gang-targeted sting operation
Three men have been arrested and are facing charges following police action.
Hobbit holes a winner in Waikato BOP Architecture Awards
Three Hobbit Hole facades were excavated and transformed into authentic homes.
Souffle wins inaugural carrot cook-off competition
The first-ever carrot cook-off in NZ saw a carrot souffle crowned number one.
New rubbish collection system being discussed for Taupō
Taupō residents will be asked their thoughts on a new suite of bins.
Goat control: Helicopters search Tongariro National Park for feral pests
DoC eradicated the local wild goat population last year and hopes to keep it that way.
Kaimanawa muster: Wild west comes to Waiouru
The wild horse muster didn't go ahead last year because of Cyclone Gabrielle.
Ballroom Blitz to bring special dance show to Taupō, Hamilton
The show is touring New Zealand and will also make a stop in Waikato.
Crews battle fires Tūrangi house, Canterbury bus overnight
Firefighters are still dampening down hotspots at the Tūrangi blaze.
Masseuse badly beaten after refusing client refund for $600 massage
She eventually pulled one of his hands off her neck and whispered 'take the money'.
Adult themes in rites of passage movie
This racy film delves into tribulations around sex and consent for young people.
Greening Taupō kicks off 2024 planting calendar
Nine community planting days will see 20,000 native trees planted.
How Waikato observed Anzac Day in words and pictures
“Our way of life and the freedoms we cherish are still at stake.”
Lake Taupō Hospice fundraiser taps circus theme
The new event gives everyone the chance to get involved in fundraising for Taupō Hospice.
Creature comforts without the washing up
This rich and flavourful dish even lets you skip most of the washing up.
Meet Tūrangi's local emergency services
Police, St John and Fenz will have vehicles on display in Tūrangi next week.
Affordable homes a feature of new Taupō subdivision
Plans are proceeding for a new major housing development in Taupō.
Taupō Supercars round looks set to be permanent fixture
Supercars Championship organisers say a second NZ round is not out of the question.
Police seek man who may have information on a Tokoroa knife-point burglary
Police have asked the man or anyone who knows him to contact them.