Desert Road works on track for completion
The end is in sight for the latest round of SH1 night closures.
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Review: French retro comedy a triumphant farce
The French are known for their mastery of farce, and The Crime is Mine is no exception.
Abuse and 'weaponised misogyny' create security risks for councillors
Misinformation and personal attacks rampant online, say council officials.
Mt Tihia tramp evades walkers once again
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Swimmers, science and strings this week in Taupō
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Opinion: Starlight burning out: Taupō cinema a vital cultural lifeline
Reviewer Jen Shieff weighs in on the impending loss of Taupō's only cinema.
New recycling rules in force for Taupō District
Contractors will now be rejecting non-confirming items left in recycling bins.
Taupō and Tūrangi thumbs up and thumbs down
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Good turnouts and friendly competition hailed by golfers
Find out how the Taupō district's clubs did this week.
Celtic cross discovered on ancient Kaimanawa wall near Lake Taupō
An amateur historian scraped off moss to discover a carved symbol.
Taupō and Tūrangi adopt a pet: Meet Ariel
Quiet, friendly kitten Ariel is looking for a new home.
Decades of fundraising finishes in style
She has been fundraising for good Taupō causes for the past two decades.
Taupō loses only movie theatre but not through lack of demand
Taupō movie buffs will have to content themselves with streaming services for now.
Taupō to Tūrangi SH1 closures extended
Waka Kotahi has announced more closures due to weather hampering progress.
International acts set to hit the stage in Hamilton and Taupō
A sizzling summer of music continues in Hamilton and Taupō this weekend.
'Busy' long weekend in Rotorua despite wet weather
One cafe was 'full house' one morning, while a campground only had a couple of spots left.
Hundreds of protected birds take up residence in small North Island town
There are mixed feelings over the arrival of the 200-strong colony.
Roadworks to close Taupō to Tūrangi route for five days
Daytime closures and stop/go management will be in place along SH1 from Taupō to Tūrangi.
Fishing for answers to the secret lives of trout
A PhD student spent her summer holidays gutting trout for science.
Hundreds of swimmers set for 'Epic' Lake Taupō event
More than 800 swimmers will dive into Lake Taupō this weekend.
Don't share chips with gulls this summer, urges DoC
Sharing a hot chip with a gull might feel kind, but you're not helping them, says DoC.
When it comes to horses - happiness has a beat
The therapeutic nature of horses is proving to be an antidote for stress.
Billion dollar solution needed for Taupō's beautiful but deadly highway
What's next for the accident hotspot on SH1 between Taupō and Tūrangi?
One person dead after Tūrangi crash
A crash in Palmerston North between a car and a motorcycle has also left more injured.
Iwi collective has plans to take over management of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts
'It was an opportunity for ngā iwi to put aside boundaries.'
SH1 crash: One dead, multiple injured after car and truck collide, four helicopters sent
One person was trapped in a light truck and another in a car.
Kiwi return to Wairākei after extensive cyclone repairs
The first kiwi has set foot in Wairākei since Cyclone Gabrielle.
Inside an animal shelter on Guy Fawkes night: Music, volunteers and calming sprays
What do animal shelters do on the loudest night of the year to help their furry residents?
Injured climber rescued in twilight operation
The climber suffered a head injury at Taupō's Kawakawa Bay.
Graffiato back with fresh street art for 2023
New Zealand's longest-running street art festival returns to Taupō this long weekend.