Top dog has a quarry for an office
Terry is the assistant quarry manager at Atiamuri Sand and Pumice in the Waikato.
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'Bittersweet' birthday for ski fields: Parties, ploughs and discount passes
There are bumper birthday celebrations at a couple of ski fields this week.
Tangled web of privilege and power plays out on screen
REVIEW: Christian leaders trap a pool boy in an affair in this incredible but true story.
Taupō club and sports results
Cold mornings weren't enough to stop Taupō and Tūrangi's sports teams this week.
Arrests made following alleged attempted robbery in Taupō
Police have arrested four men, four weeks after an alleged aggravated robbery in Taupō.
Early intervention could prevent up to 80 per cent of eye health problems
A Taupō woman is urging people to get their eyes checked.
Sublime With Rome announce 7 huge New Zealand shows
If you weren't already counting down to summer, you will be now.
'Better than cocaine', say all-seasons lake dippers
Swimmers love nothing better than a refreshing plunge in the coolest months.
A creamy curry without the bad stuff
Olivia Moore conjures up a silky, creamy, healthy curry option.
Local Focus: Inspirational teacher and para-athlete takes on the Taupō Cycle Challenge
'Don’t let them tell you you can’t. Show them you can.'
Pig carcasses and dirty bus stops rile readers
Taupō readers give their vote in the thumbs up and thumbs down section.
Asteroid City: Star studded and 'enjoyably shallow'
A star studded cast provides welcome relief from the deep and meaningful.
Love of horses sees horse race named in honour of Julia Wilding
Taupō Racing Club will name a race at Ladies Day after the late Julia Wilding.
Horse racing: Prowess out of trial, Legarto could target A$10m race
Two of New Zealand’s superstar racemares face radical changes to their spring plans.
Supercars set to supercharge Central North Island tourism
Supercars are coming to Taupō providing a big boost to the central North Island economy.
New Zealand's new Supercars leg revealed
Supercars has a new home in New Zealand with Taupō to host a round next year.
Whanganui stun King Country in Women's Heartland competition
Winger Paris Munro and flanker Anahera Hamahona scored late tries.
Three injured after car and logging truck crash, SH1 reopens
Police were called to the Waitahanui accident about 12.30pm.
Arrest in relation to sudden death of Taupō man
Police are investigating the sudden death of a Taupō man on August 13.
Warm hearts and warm jerseys thanks to knitting group
A group of residents at a Taupō retirement village have been stitching for a good cause.
Local business fuels learning and play
Students at a Taupō school receive daily hot lunches and sports equipment from Pita Pit.
Local youths arrested and charged after Taupō, Bay of Plenty burglaries
One 18-year-old man is due to appear in Whakatāne District Court on Thursday.
End of an era: Royal favourite Huka Lodge to close for 8-month refurb
The favourite lodge of rock stars and royalty is to take its last guests in April.
Undue risk: Man who attempted to bring down NZ's power grid to remain behind bars
Graham Philip refused to engage with a psychologist for a report.
Caught with phone in prison: Parole refused again for killer of Scottish tourist
Scottish tourist Karen Aim's killer reveals he thought violence towards women 'normal'.
Local charities celebrate funding milestone
A community foundation is celebrating a huge donation milestone for Taupō charities.
Life gets larger for young popstars
Young Taupō musicians will get their chance to take to the stage.
Lotto winners in Hamilton, Paeroa, Taupō
There’s a new millionaire in the Waikato region.
Gang funeral and procession set to cause traffic disruption
Additional police staff would be deployed across parts of the Bay of Plenty.
Truckies radio ahead to avoid disaster on treacherous section of SH1
Drivers and locals are calling for action on SH1 at Bulli Point, but are they being heard?
Scholarship available for Tūrangi school leavers
Students in the Central Plateau region were invited to apply for the educational fund.
Walking to explore the Taupō region
Taupō's walkers have been out and about again this week.
Review: Talent and prejudice collide in 'Chevalier'
This fascinating story of the little-known rival of Mozart is visually gorgeous.