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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.
'May as well go big': 70,000 sunflowers as new business blooms
For every sunflower sold, $1 will go to Gumboot Friday.
Soft plastics, phone use and camper vans: Taupō and Tūrangi readers have their say
Find out what's invigorated and incensed the people of Taupō and Tūrangi this week.
Festival One 2024 returning for 10th anniversary
The Festival will celebrate its 10th anniversary over Auckland Anniversary Weekend.
Sunshine finally arrives for Taupō and Tūrangi clubs
Find out how Taupō and Tūrangi's clubs got on this week.
Heart surgery nan cheers on the clan at waka ama nationals
Mereana Hona is the face and voice of the Heart Foundation’s Stand Strong campaign.
DairyNZ Farmwatch: What's happening on Waikato farms
Outbreaks of ryegrass staggers are worst from late January to early February.
Whanganui iwi will be at Tūrangawaewae to listen
The iwi head to Ngāruawāhia to support Māori action.
Waitangi Day remains an annual festival of unanswered questions
OPINION: Saturday is the right time for a national conversation.
'He can't control himself': Man draws blood after biting officer's arm
Damien Cripps wasn't taking his ADHD medication at the time.
Fishing for answers to the secret lives of trout
A PhD student spent her summer holidays gutting trout for science.
Clam spread in the spotlight as thousands descend on Lake Karāpiro
Waka ama paddlers and gold clams go head-to-head.
'We trusted you': Salon manager put client payments into her own account
Lisa Hermes thought she was entitled to the $2808 after incurring expenses.
'Go f*** yourself': Mayor's salty email reply
Fiery language was in response to increased aggression directed at council staff.
Two cars stolen in Hamilton: Police arrest three 16-year-olds, two adults in court
Police arrested five people in total overnight over the two stolen cars.
Te Aroha and Paeroa in the spotlight for reality TV series
The towns are set to feature on Country House Hunters NZ this week.
Best Beach 2024: Waikato beaches take 12 of the top 50 spots
The search for New Zealand's best beach returns - and we need your help.
Sweet flower-themed kittens looking for a new home
Lily and Rose are a purrfect pair of kittens looking for a new home.
The secret to the perfect sausage roll
Be the envy of the office with this next-level sausage roll.
'It’s gone mental': Time running out to grab a bach bargain before prices bounce back
Agents say the last time they were this busy was during the crazy boom time.
Hamilton City Council announces changes to recycling
Recycling changes across the country mean only plastic types 1,2 and 5 will be collected.
Thousands arrive for big week of waka ama
Thousands of paddlers descend on Lake Karāpiro for waka ama contests.
Car crash closes key road near Cambridge
A car crash has closed a rural road near Cambridge.
Missing boat of man who fell overboard, spent day floating in ocean, found 170km away
Will Fransen, 61, fell off the boat and spent 24 hours floating alone on January 2.
Severe thunderstorm warning for Far North, tropical deluge hits North Island
MetService said the downpours in Auckland should ease later this evening.
Kane Williamson set to miss rest of Pakistan series
The Black Caps skipper retired hurt on 26 during last night's match in Hamilton.
Watch: Frantic mum-to-be protects swimmers as shark stalks holiday hotspot
'You know when someone pregnant runs the distance of a beach it’s time to get out.'
Plenty on offer in Taupō and Tūrangi this week
From picnics to pest control, there's lots to do on the Central Plateau this weekend.
Richard Adam - a blast from Waikato Rugby's past
Both Richard Adam snr and jnr played more than 50 games for Waikato.
Mayor to mentor young Māori leader
Susan O'Regan spent a successful year mentoring Te Awamutu’s Maude Rewha.
Parts of NI under severe thunderstorm alert, rain to halt summer's golden run
Parts of the North Island are at risk of severe thunderstorms after lunch.
Bye, bye sunshine: Severe thunderstorm watch issued
Downpours and thunderstorms are predicted for Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, Coromandel.
Tukoroirangi Morgan - We will not allow Government to roll Māori back to the dark ages
OPINION: The iwi is fighting for the hard-won progress that many generations fought for.