KiwiRail said passengers will travel for free for one week from the relaunch.

Taupō and Tūrangi Herald readers have their say on issues from around the district.

The 12-strong touring party trained 100 herders as part of the Share Mongolia Programme.

The All Blacks have named an extended squad of 5 million people for the Rugby World Cup.

Following its sellout premiere season in 2022, NZDC is thrilled to announce its tour.

Brass band classics and more modern numbers are on the cards for Taupō Brass's concert.

Marvellous filmmaking for the big screen.

What's up in the Waikato — short and sweet.

Colin Munro recognised for service to his communities and value to Te Awamutu Brigade.

Traffic data showed an increase of 20 per cent, or around 500 vehicles per day.

Pregnancy scans are showing a higher number of triplets than ever before for some regions.

Hamilton City Council is asking for help to identify three people.

The Desert Road section of the highway remains closed.

Currently, 65 people are on waiting list for a council unit.

The team gifted 26 special benches to towns across the country, four of them in Waikato.

A man is lucky to be alive after a car crashed into his bedroom while he was sleeping.

Armed with a hammer and a crowbar, four youths ram-raided two Hamilton businesses.

A crash on an Ōhaupō Road property last Friday led to speed concerns.

Missing Coromandel dog Bodhi has been reunited with his owner after three weeks.

Award-winning band Devilskin has two New Zealand shows at the end of the month.

Rules about how many gaming machines should be allowed in Waipā are back in conversation.

‘Communities want safer and adaptable streets with less traffic’.

Show includes a giant "sound wave" gas barbecue.

Taupō's community groups provide a snapshot of the week's activities.

Monday's walkers head south while Wednesday's group heads north.

The Swamp Foxes have their first competition game away on Saturday.

'It was confronting,' the shaken gun threat victim told the Herald.

Dion Wilson, a wheelchair user, is now able to explore places he has never been to before.

Visitors Canterbury had a 24-17 lead with just 17 minutes to play.

Di Tocker Glass Studio & Gallery in Cambridge exhibition opens August 5.