Taupō & Tūrangi news
‘My Jandals saved me’: Taupō man evades lightning injury
Bruce Wilson said he could hardly see for an entire day after the lightning strike.
Tokoroa Powerball player wins $39k in Lotto draw
The winning ticket was sold at Four Square Balmoral, Tokoroa.
Waikato town named among 'Most Welcoming Cities on Earth'
The destination received the accolade as part of Booking.com's Traveller Review Awards.
Motocross rider, 10, would have died instantly, inquest hears
A pathologist says there was nothing any of the first responders could have done.
Remains of 79yo Auckland tramper missing since March found in Waikato forest
The woman went missing while laying bait in the forest with her group.
'Long gone': Fugitive escaped locked area outside courthouse, swimming in lake
The man swam through part of Lake Taupō in his attempt to evade police.
Waikato pretty 'choice' place, new competition shows
People vote for choicest suburb, playground, bush, dairy, toilet, landmark and legend.
Police continue search for missing owner of burnt-out vehicle
Travis, 24, was last seen on January 17. Police found his vehicle burnt out in Ngaromo.
‘That was a big one’: More than 50 quakes recorded in Taupō
According to GeoNet the earthquakes recorded peaked at 3.4 in magnitude.
'Freaking amazing': Desert Road closure brings boom to small town
Ohakune businesses have thrived since the two-month closure began.
Watch: Logs fly after trailer dramatically detaches on highway
The video shows cars swerving to avoid flying timber and debris.
'Selfless and heroic act': Jetskier died saving his brother's life
Police divers recovered the body of Vincent 'Vinnie' Cornell from Lake Taupō on Monday.
'Help': Body located after Taupō jetski accident, witness heard panicked cries
A rāhui will remain in place in the Acacia Bay area of the lake for the next few days.
Police divers set to search for person missing after Lake Taupō jetski incident, rāhui in place
The incident happened off Acacia Bay yesterday lunchtime.
News from around Waikato
Man on trial accused of killing his friend
Moscrip says he was defending himself after Ruatara had confronted him angrily.
Risk of flooding, slips amid potential severe thunderstorms over North Island
People across the Central North Island are being warned of more thunderstorm action today.
Kiwi Jack Fagan wins world's richest speed shear
Te Kūiti's Fagan triumphs in a field stacked with talent.
Rural news
Lessons to be learnt as Waimea Dam opens
The dam's final cost reached $211 million, double the initial estimate.
NZ First introduces bill to fine ‘woke banks’ $500,000
Banks would be stopped withdrawing services from customers for purely 'woke' reasons.
Toa Henderson and Pagan Rimene win big at Otago Shears
Pagan Rimene successfully defended her title of New Zealand Woolhandler of the Year.
‘Absolute legend’: Iconic Mount Eden garden for sale
Proud owner and gardener Peter Brady died aged 90.
Why first-time buyers are unlikely to lose ground in 2025
The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.
More news from Taupō & Tūrangi
Taupō scrub fire contained, crews reinforcing 'control line'
Three helicopters and multiple fire crews battled the blaze.
Snow survival: Former Hamilton soldier in Mt Ruapehu tragedy heading to Invictus Games
"It was meant to be adventure training and it turned into snow survival."
Large scrub fire near Taupō controlled after helicopters battle blaze
Witnesses earlier said the fire was worrying nearby homeowners.