Taupō & Tūrangi news
DoC grants 10-year concession for Whakapapa ski field
Financial management of the ski field has been plagued for several years.
Police seek witness who reported Toyota cutting corners 'shortly' before fatal crash
The Toyota RAV4's driver is due to be sentenced next week.
'Energy security': Genesis keen to keep Huntly unit running
Genesis says talks are continuing about keeping Huntly's Rankines going for longer.
On The Up: He's 100 – and the world's oldest motorcycle racer
Leslie Harris has no intention of hanging up his leathers.
SH1 accelerated roadworks hit halfway milestone
The project was first announced in August.
'Cherished': Taupō farm vehicle victim described as 'beautiful pou'
A long-time friend said they are 'extremely broken'.
Coromandel towns isolated by flooding, more heavy rain forecast as storm rages on
Roads have been submerged, roofs ripped from buildings and ferries and flights cancelled.
'Really tired': Staffing crisis strains Taupō's senior doctors
Night shifts often have just one senior doctor for the entire hospital.
'Prepare now': Cyclone Tam brings 130km/h gust, winds forecast to ramp up overnight
Forecasters warn of 120km/h gusts that may close the Auckland Harbour Bridge.
Taupō Ironman event generates $23m visitor spending for the region
Taupō District Council estimates the December event earned $50m for New Zealand.
'Dream come true': Payne wins Jason Richards Memorial trophy in Taupō
The New Zealander was the best driver across the three Supercars races in Taupō.
Payne gives fans a win to cheer in Taupō
Ryan scored his third first, Wood his first third in the afternoon’s opening sprint race
Ruapehu mayor demands answers over delays to rural health centre
Ruapehu's mayor says the community is being ignored over the Raetihi centre.
Not her first rodeo: Rookie rider sets new benchmarks
Brooke Atkinson won the 2025 NZ Rookie Barrel Racing and All-Around Champion titles.
News from around Waikato
How three generations of women saved a Kiwi fashion legacy
Annah Stretton marks nearly 35 years in business with her mum and daughter by her side.
Former ACC building gets spruce up before new tenancies
Wellington property developers Prime Properties want to attract businesses to the CBD.
Wedding celebration turns to tragedy after woman causes crash that killed her sister
Four others were also injured in the Wanaka crash last year.
Rural news
Methane emissions: Promising results in GM ryegrass trial
Scientists working on HME ryegrass programme encouraged by the results from the trial.
On The Up: Travellers' thriving tree business that grew from the back of a van
Megyn Cordner and Lucas Prince started their business from the back of a van in 2022.
Iwi misses out in Hawke’s Bay sheep and cattle station Kahurānaki bid
"Gutted", but Ngāti Kahungunu chair looks forward to meeting new owners.
‘Never again’ says builder after turning unwanted watch tower into a dream beach home
Grand Designs-style project was the talk of the town.
Rental warning: ‘They’re paying $250 - there’s no guarantee it means anything’
Rush to bring rentals up to standard before July 1 deadline.
More news from Taupō & Tūrangi
Andre Heimgartner eyes repeat victory at Taupō Supercars round
Five Kiwis, including Heimgartner, are racing on home soil this weekend.
The big chill: Kiwis wake to freezing temperatures as cold snap grips the country
Auckland had the highest early morning temperature at just 12C.
'Constrained' Ruapehu council sticks to 9% rate rise
'If things unfold positively, we pass it on to the ratepayers. It’s as simple as that'.