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Police name victims of fatal crash at Acacia Bay
Both victims were 19 years old and from Taupō.
Waikato town named among 'Most Welcoming Cities on Earth'
The destination received the accolade as part of Booking.com's Traveller Review Awards.
One person in critical condition airlifted to hospital after water incident
One rapid response unit and one helicopter responded to the incident this afternoon.
Glimmer of hope for NZME's Waikato community newspapers
The Taupō & Tūrangi Herald will continue in the new year – what about the rest?
This popular town's newspaper was closing. And then the editor stepped up
A newspaper has been saved, paving the way for several similar deals for other towns.
'I was his prey': Mobster tortured woman, left her naked in street
Richard Paru was high on methamphetamine when he tortured a woman in her own home.
Mongrel Mob baby killer admits second murder – this time inside Auckland prison
He already had a minimum non-parole period of 17 years before the second killing.
Artistic duo team up on 'Fantabulous' project
When a children's author and a composer combine, it's sure to be 'fantabulous'.
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.
Taupō looking to tap into $400m business events market
Business event delegates spend more than $400 a day on average.
Burnt out lodge demolished, replaced with state houses
Fire caused extensive damage to Berkenhoff lodge in November 2022.
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.
Vote for your favourite Healing Art at Pihanga Health in Tūrangi
Community votes on art to enhance Pihanga Health's rooms, promoting healing, positivity.
Two contrasting sides to the Tongariro River Trail
There are two sides to the story of this popular walk along the Tongariro River.
Tūrangi deaths: Woman identified, described as loving mum
Maxine Puhi was one of two people found dead in a Tūrangi home this week.
Neighbour saw police leading children from Tūrangi home after pair found dead
'She was just the most beautiful person. Whoever did this to her needs to rot in hell.'
Neighbour saw police leading children from Tūrangi home after pair found dead
“She was just the most beautiful person. Whoever did this to her needs to rot in hell."
Homicide investigation launched after two deaths at Tūrangi property
An adjacent walkway is blocked off.
Taupō to get a 'pop-up' cinema and possibly a drive-in
A temporary cinema solution has been found while a permanent venue is finalised.
Taupō walkers: Old mill offers new adventures for young at heart
The old Tihoi Timber Mill site has been repurposed into an adventure camp.
Greenlea rescue heli wraps up 'busy' July
The crew carried out 38 missions across the Lakes and Central Plateau region.
16 months of diversions: Major State Highway 1 roadworks begin next month
Maintenance work will be done on a large proportion of SH1 in Waikato by the end of 2025.
Waikato work week off to frosty start with sub-zero temperatures
The coldest temperature recorded in the region this morning was -2C at Taupō Airport.
Man suffers gunshot wounds while hunting in Tongariro Forest
Due to the remote location, the man was winched out by helicopter.
'All of Tūrangi heard us': Meet Olympic medallist Hayden Wilde's biggest fans
Bruce and Nita Wilde cheered their grandson on from their home in Tūrangi.
The trail of clues that led police to $400k meth stash in wardrobe
Damien Porter was on parole for earlier drug-dealing when 1kg of meth was found in motel.
Line in the sand drawn over last Lake Taupō foreshore campground
Foreshore camping is under review at last remaining Lake Taupō water's edge site.