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Watch: Kiwi motorsport owner flips the bird to doubters of Supercars event
Tony Quinn flashed his middle finger to everyone that doubted the weekend would succeed.
Kiwis' luck runs out in second Taupō Supercars race
Sunday’s race saw a return to the status quo with a win for Red Bull Racing's Will Brown.
'Speechless' Kiwi claims victory on Supercars return
Andre Heimgartner won a wet and wild first race at Taupō International Motorsport Park.
Kiwi survives wild weather to nail first race of Taupō Super400
It's shaping up to be two days of contrasting weather for the first Taupō Supercars event.
Michael Hill Taupō attacked in daylight robbery
Two people entered the store with their faces covered and police were called at 10.25am.
'As good as Bathurst': Fans celebrate start of ITM Taupō Super400
The Track to Town event was a big success as Supercars start practice today.
The Regime review: Kate Winslet shows tyrannical side
Well-put-together miniseries has echoes of Succession.
Only 34 of 148 riders complete No Way In Hell motocross event
The event was so tough that many didn’t even make it over the first hurdle.
Alpine crossing lakes finally clear of noxious weed
The Emerald Lakes are one of the most photographed parts of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
What are Waikato councils proposing in their LTPs?
Councils across New Zealand started their Long Term Plan discussions.
Supercars excitement builds ahead of first Taupō racing
Supercars roared into Taupō this week with a welcome event and parade of cars.
Supercars Taupō 2024
The festivities kicked off on Thursday in Taupō ahead of the three-day Supercars event, the inaugural year for the town.
The superhuman effort behind Taupō's Super400
Take a peek behind the scenes of the mammoth preparation for the international event.
Piarere roundabout project moves to next stage
Work on the Piarere roundabout is on schedule.
Yes to nurses, no to trees in Taupō this week
Find out what's annoyed and overjoyed the people of Taupō and Tūrangi this week.
Pedestrian dies after being struck by car near Taupō Pak'nSave
Two other pedestrians and the driver have been transported to hospital.
Two horses shot dead by police north of Taupō
'The horses began to travel at speed towards the highway.'
Supercars and cinema in Taupō this week
Find out what's happening around the Taupō district this week.
Go on a duck hunt with a difference in Tūrangi
Tūrangi's blue ducks are definitely not your average ducks.
Waikato River boaties banned from launching at popular Lake Taupō marina
Boaties have to comply with a strict cleaning regime before launching at this marina.
Family picks up the pieces after house destroyed by fire
"It's like being on holiday except you forgot to take everything."
Egg-citing Easter for Tūrangi kids due to first egg hunt
Tūrangi's first Easter egg hunt was well attended, with even the Easter Bunny hopping in.
Swinging bridges and thundering falls make for adventurous walking
Taupō walking group members share their favourite adventures.
New tees offer change of golfing pace
Find out how Taupō and Tūrangis' sports clubs got on this week.
Taupō students climb Mt Tauhara for knowledge
Waipāhīhī School students ascended Tauhara to learn about their sense of place.
Heavy rain, severe thunderstorm watches extended for east Waikato
Coromandel Peninsula residents are encouraged to work from home.
Hamilton's The Keg Room stands out in national awards
Waikato pubs made it into the Top 50 New Zealand Gastropubs awards.
Around 500 waka ama racers to descend on Taupō for Te Wheke Challenge
Waka from across the North Island will assemble in Taupō for Te Wheke this Saturday.
Kaimanawa horses in desperate need of new homes
The wild herd is managed at 300 horses, but applications for rehoming have been low.
Brawl in Taupō: Five men arrested after fight with bar stool, baseball bat at Richmond Shops
Witnesses of the fight called police about 1pm yesterday.
Supercars champ announces return to racing in New Zealand
The inaugural Taupō Super400 is coming closer as NZTA warns people of heavy traffic.
Perfect recipe for end of season peaches
Try this end-of-summer delight warm or cold for a real treat.