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International acts set to hit the stage in Hamilton and Taupō
A sizzling summer of music continues in Hamilton and Taupō this weekend.
Taupō tourism boss steps down, replacement sought
Wilson has headed Destination Great Lake Taupō since 2019.
40 years of investing in the future of triathlon
The club behind Kinloch Triathlon is staying true to form, holding events for all ages.
New housing in Taupō must be done well, say developers
Growth is inevitable and should be planned for, says Taupō District Council.
Here comes the sun: Tourists return to Taupō
After several disrupted years, things are looking up for Taupō's tourism.
Plastics, pruners and path hoggers: Taupō and Tūrangi residents have their say
Find out what's enraged and enraptured the people of Taupō and Tūrangi this week.
2023 a year of weather ups and downs
Last year's weather was not as extreme for Taupō as for others, writes Bevan Choat.
Taupō and Tūrangi club results
Find out how Taupō and Tūrangi's clubs got on this week.
'My body's falling to bits': Woman pleads 'let me die'
Currently the end-of-life legislation is only an option for people who are terminally ill.
Swimmers to tackle Across the Lake event
The Rotary-organised Across the Lake Swim has been on hiatus since 2021.
Danny Boy looking for his forever home
Danny Boy is a young cat looking for a place to call home.
Holiday over - it's back to road works for Waikato crews
NZTA is reminding Waikato motorists of significant upcoming roadworks.
'Recovery has truly begun': Waikato buzzing this summer
Summer has been treating the Waikato well - and there is still more to come.
Delays for SH1 South Waikato as road widened for median barriers
Works in two areas south of Ātiamuri will see delays on SH1.
Film festival shares global bike stories
Big Bike Film Night premieres in Taupō before going on the road throughout New Zealand.
Air Force to fly above Waikato and Bay of Plenty this weekend
T-6C Texan II aircraft will be seen above Matamata, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga and Taupo.
Gliders to descend on Taupō
A regional gliding competition kicks off in Taupō tomorrow.
Quiet start to summer for Taupō and Tūrangi Police
With a few notable exceptions, the festive period has been peaceful in Taupō and Tūrangi.
Super Sprint and Manu Champs - here's what's on in the Waikato
The event calendar features lots of sport.
Roadworks to close Taupō to Tūrangi route for five days
Daytime closures and stop/go management will be in place along SH1 from Taupō to Tūrangi.
Soft plastics, phone use and camper vans: Taupō and Tūrangi readers have their say
Find out what's invigorated and incensed the people of Taupō and Tūrangi this week.
Sunshine finally arrives for Taupō and Tūrangi clubs
Find out how Taupō and Tūrangi's clubs got on this week.
Fishing for answers to the secret lives of trout
A PhD student spent her summer holidays gutting trout for science.
Clam spread in the spotlight as thousands descend on Lake Karāpiro
Waka ama paddlers and gold clams go head-to-head.
Sweet flower-themed kittens looking for a new home
Lily and Rose are a purrfect pair of kittens looking for a new home.
The secret to the perfect sausage roll
Be the envy of the office with this next-level sausage roll.
Plenty on offer in Taupō and Tūrangi this week
From picnics to pest control, there's lots to do on the Central Plateau this weekend.
Hot El Nino summer causing more algal blooms in NZ's rivers, lakes
Swimmers are urged to be on the lookout for potentially toxic algal blooms this summer.
SH1 cleared after logging truck rolls in Taupō
The road was blocked for a couple of hours after the accident.
Up to 90 minutes added to travel times on Ruapehu highway
Upcoming Ruapehu District roadworks could see 90 minutes added to travel times.
14-year-old $10k richer after acing Taupō Hole in One Challenge
'We decided to go to the Hole in One for fun, but I didn’t think I’d win.'
Waka ama, sunflower farm opening and concerts — here's what's on in the Waikato
The event calendar for the next little while is chocka.
'Shattered': Friends mourn woman and mother-in-law killed in Taupō crash
There has been an outpouring of grief after the pair died in a road smash.