Taupō & Tūrangi news
The family campground split by a 100km/h highway
Motutere Holiday Park is a prime spot for camping, watersports and heavy traffic.
Get in behind: Charity dog trials to raise funds for new chopper
Last year's winner, Murray Child, will judge this year's competition.
Devilskin, Matariki events and theatre – here's what's on in Waikato
What events are on in Waikato?
'Technology has come so far': Drones could be coming to farms and beaches near you
Drone Zone displays how technology is revolutionising farming, fishing.
'A let-down': Iwi challenges DoC, minister over ski field deals
They allege the Crown ignored Treaty obligations by not engaging with them.
'Life-changing': International flights return to Hamilton Airport
Jetstar's first planes to Sydney and Gold Coast have taken off from Hamilton this week.
The best cosy cabins in New Zealand for a winter getaway
There’s no better time to go off-grid than in the midst of a New Zealand winter.
Delays on SH1 near Taupō after slip
NZTA says SH1 between Taupō and Tūrangi is under stop/go traffic management.
Matariki events and sports – here's what's on in Waikato
What events are on in Waikato?
Taupō businessman to face trial on rape, bribery charges
The man is one of three accused of trying to bribe the complainant.
‘It’s all backwards’: Father admitted to bar thanks to his daughter
"It was a very proud moment to say the least."
'Coldest nights': NZ braces for another bone-chilling night as cold snap continues
MetService has issued road snowfall warnings for Porters Pass and the Crown Range Rd.
'Big push now': Trainer's plea to save wild Kaimanawa horses
Bex Tasker says there’s more urgent work to be done to help the heritage horse breed.
New running event to see Taupō sweating this weekend
The route follows Taupō’s Great Lake Pathway from wo Mile Bay Sailing Club to Te Ātea.
News from around Waikato
Man accused of hit-and-run manslaughter appears in court
Riki Ronald Edward Lum appeared in the Hamilton District Court today.
Second person charged after deaf and blind man's death in alleged hit-and-run
The man has been charged with being an accessory after the fact to manslaughter.
Super Rugby Pacific sees viewership increase
The final was also the most-watched title decider since 2016.
Rural news
The Country: Todd McClay on carbon farming
Todd McClay, Wayne Langford, Hamish Marr, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, and Chris Russell.
Opinion: Are rising butter prices bad news?
Opinion: If the export income increases, New Zealanders are better off.
NZ shearers prepare for Scotland's toughest sheep
Toa Henderson and Jack Fagan will tackle blackface sheep at the Lochearnhead Shears.
‘It was a complete dump’ - How couple transformed Wellington’s skinniest building
Former showroom for Shacklock stoves now a cool Airbnb.
‘Bring a hammer’: Five state homes worth over $3m for sale ‘as is, where is’
They are the first of around 100 properties KO plans to bring to market in Waikato.
More news from Taupō & Tūrangi
Hundreds without power across North Island, road snowfall warnings in South Island
Meanwhile, Fire and Emergency were called to 60 incidents in the upper north.
'State of disbelief': Man in court accused of murdering Tokoroa father
Rapana Heretini, a father of two, died on May 29 at Waikato Hospital.
'Absolutely unacceptable': Police condemn speeding drivers on highway
Napier-Taupō highway traffic was constant in the first weekend of new 100km/h speed limit.