Celtic cross discovered on ancient Kaimanawa wall near Lake Taupō
An amateur historian scraped off moss to discover a carved symbol.
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Quiet, friendly kitten Ariel is looking for a new home.
Kiwi Olympic hopeful makes transatlantic move
A Waikato equestrian eventer has her sights set on representing NZ in Paris this year.
Five Waikato-born players make Māori All Stars line-up
Xavier Willison and Te Maire Martin are in the men's squad - both whakapapa to Tahāroa.
Buyer for insolvent Ruapehu Alpine Lifts skifield walks away
A buyer for the distressed skifield cites a short DoC licence, other factors in decision.
Further change to Taupō to Tūrangi roadworks
No further closures were expected on SH1, but stop/go management would remain, said NZTA.
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Decades of fundraising finishes in style
She has been fundraising for good Taupō causes for the past two decades.
Fun in the sun for Taupō region's clubs
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Kittens rescued from abandoned rental property
Striker was dumped with his family in a vacated rental property.
Fire threatens homes near Taupō foreshore
A fire in Taupō came close to houses overlooking Lake Taupō.
Desert Road to close at night for five weeks
NZTA advises the detour will add about 30 minutes to travel times.
‘A step forward’: Agreement to sell Tūroa side of Mt Ruapehu signed
Meanwhile, no plans for the Whakapapa side of the mountain are set in stone.
Taupō loses only movie theatre but not through lack of demand
Taupō movie buffs will have to content themselves with streaming services for now.
Taupō football team looking to net more players
A women's team are hoping last year's World Cup has enthused the next generations.
Taupō to Tūrangi SH1 closures extended
Waka Kotahi has announced more closures due to weather hampering progress.
'It seems to be shrouded in some mystery': Social hub to open to the public
The manager of Taupō's Waiora House says there's "mystery" around it.
Local clubs making the most of their surroundings
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Woman turns up to petrol station with serious propane burns
The woman was airlifted to hospital.
Taupō and Tūrangi Adopt a Pet: Meet Estrid
Estrid and her kitten friends are looking for a new home with SPCA Taupō.
Napier-Taupō Rd open after slip
Heavy rain on State Highway 5 caused slips which closed the road near Te Pohue.
Police warning after paddleboarder rescued on Lake Taupō
'At the least, the bare minimum you need to do is wear a lifejacket on the water.'
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Thunderbolts and lightning prompt a fitting end to Waikato's Summer Concert Series
Sizzling music on a soggy weekend makes for a steamy Summer Concert Series.
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There's something for everyone coming up in Taupō this week.
Abandoned pet numbers finally declining at Tūrangi shelter
The shelter is still "swamped", but the community pet desexing programme is paying off.
The small but mighty battle it out in NZ Bug of the Year
Contestants need a hard outer shell to make it in this competition.
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.