A year in review: What moved the Waikato in May 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
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What Summer festivals are happening in the Waikato in 2024?
The region will be abuzz with lots of music festivals.
Le Currents 2023 rolls with venue, headliner change
Taupō's newest music festival is back in a bigger venue, with a new headliner.
'We’re bummed': Local shows impacted by Sublime with Rome postponements
The band is set to part ways next year.
Don't share chips with gulls this summer, urges DoC
Sharing a hot chip with a gull might feel kind, but you're not helping them, says DoC.
Wildlife sanctuary and golf course restored after massive cyclone damage
Ten months on from the cyclone, Wairakei Golf and Sanctuary is back to full strength.
Sunny scene brightens appointment waits
Visitors to a Taupō GP surgery have a reason to smile thanks to a local artist.
Taupō and Tūrangi thumbs up and thumbs down
Find out what amazed and annoyed the people of Taupō and Tūrangi this week.
School group involved in mass rescue on Waikato River
Ten people have drowned in the Waikato River between Lake Taupō and Huka Falls since 2008.
Special recognition for Taupō students
Year 12 and 13 students from Taupō have been recognised for their hard work this year.
When it comes to horses - happiness has a beat
The therapeutic nature of horses is proving to be an antidote for stress.
Super-sorters wanted this Christmas
Santa's not the only one who needs help with sorting boxes at Christmas.
Boating business booming thanks to mentor help
Taupō's businesses are getting a helping hand thanks to technology.
Taupō and Tūrangi adopt a pet: Meet Bert
Could you offer Bert a new home in time for Christmas?
Simon a good sort to have in an emergency
The people of one Lake Taupō community can sleep easier thanks to one man's hard work.
Serious injuries in Bay of Plenty and Waikato crashes, police seeking one driver
Police are seeking a motorist involved in a Tokoroa crash in which a cyclist was injured.
Kids Greening Taupō sowing seeds of conservation
A Kids Greening Taupō student leader looks back at a successful planting day this year.
Waikato amongst the top regions for tourism spending
Waikato is in the top areas in New Zealand where visitors spend their money.
This festive season, remember we're all human
This Christmas, tap into whatever motivates you to do what is right by your community.
Tūrangi elves wanted to help spread Christmas cheer
Help is wanted for Tūrangi's Christmas Day lunch.
Large dinosaur leads the way for new sculpture park
A metres-high balloon dinosaur and a kinetic sculpture will kick off the new trail.
Special learning needs students lose school with a difference
A private specialist school in Taupō closes its doors this week.
Summer Festival races return for 2023
There'll be something on offer for everyone at this year's summer races.
Science, law and OEs: What Taupō's Duxes are doing next
We asked Taupō's top award-winning students for their views on recognition and the future.
Brutal schedule - man attempts to run the length of NZ and Australia
He's not sure it's ever been done before but he'll give it a crack.
Hometown hero targets Ironman World Championships in Taupō next year
All eyes now turn to the Ironman World Championships in Taupō next year.
Simple Minds frontman Jim Kerr looking forward to NZ tour
Kerr is aware touring is finite but says he still loves hitting the road.
Ironman 70.3 returns to Taupō
This Saturday, competitors will descend on Taupō for its first half ironman since 2019.
Rotary gives bucks for the bang
The SPCA Taupō received a Rotary donation this week to help at a busy time of year.
Festive fun at carol concert
Taupō Brass will be helping the community get into the festive spirit this Sunday.
Taupō and Tūrangi adopt a pet: Meet Thomas
Thomas didn't have the best start in life, but now he's looking for a gentle, loving home.
Film review: Assassin's precision backed by killer soundtrack
David Fincher's psychological drama shows the inner workings of an assassin's mind.
New Bunnings store anchors large Taupō development
Plans have been released for a proposed new retail development in Taupō.