Scholarship available for Tūrangi school leavers
Students in the Central Plateau region were invited to apply for the educational fund.
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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.
Conservation Week set to go off in Taupō
The events for Conservation Week in Taupō include something for everyone.
Tūrangi bed and breakfast scores national award
A bed and breakfast in Tūrangi is celebrating nabbing a national award.
Young musos handed big shot at Taupō Summer Concert
A teenage Taupō band will get their big break at the Summer Concert.
Cold conditions for Taupō and Tūrangi's golfers
Cold weather hasn't stopped the sports teams and clubs of Taupō and Tūrangi this week.
Countdown Taupō: A first look at the new supermarket
Some major changes are planned for the rebuild of Countdown's Taupō Central store.
Recipe: Curried carrot and honey tart with rosemary labneh
Olivia Moore prepares a winter vegetable treat.
Kinloch golf course: I don’t think there’s a tougher course in New Zealand
Cameron McMillan discovers just how good we have it when it comes to world class golf.
Taupō restaurants named among country's best
Two Taupō eateries named alongside the country's best restaurants.
Missing Taupō woman Jan Burton found ‘safely’
Jan Burton had been missing since Wednesday.
Recipe: Butternut and miso pasta with bacon
Olivia Moore creates a "mesmerising" sauce-coated pasta.
Taupō thumbs up and thumbs down
Taupō and Tūrangi Herald readers have their say on issues from around the district.
Taupō sports and club reports
Taupō's community groups provide a snapshot of the week's activities.
Waikato projects wow at regional architecture awards
15 of 21 winners at the Bay of Plenty and Waikato Architecture Awards came from Waikato.
Local forests hit by illegal tree fellings
Dozens of plants in the Pureora Forest Park and Tongariro Forest were targeted.
FIFA trophy visits Waikato ahead of World Cup
The trophy will be accompanied by a few special events and celebrity visits.
Cyclone Gabrielle's legacy will rock Hamilton this summer
Hamilton leaders are excited about big event opportunity next year.
Waikato breweries come out on top at Beer and Cider Awards
Two Waikato breweries, one from Ruapehu have won a place in this year's top 30 line-up.
SPCA closes Tokoroa centre
Thanks to a local vet partnership, animals in the area remain cared for.
NZ’s oldest man dies two days after his 107th birthday
NZ's oldest man Jack Coe marked his 107th birthday last week and died a few days later.
Another birthday for NZ's oldest man
Jack’s long life had humble beginnings - he was born in a tent.
Teen motocross rider airlifted to hospital from Tokoroa in critical condition
South Waikato Motorcycle Club said the crash happened at their first meet for the year.
Waikato councils get behind rangatahi leadership programme
The two Hamilton programme participants are already eyeing future council positions.
Hamilton Michael Hill raided: Taupō store also robbed overnight, youths arrested
The raid on the store comes less than a week after a Chartwell store was hit.
Cyclone recovery: PM says it might be best to 'give up' on some roads
Some roads, like State Highway 25A, just shouldn't be there, says Chris Hipkins.
Closing of Chateau Tongariro Hotel a blow for local tourism
The iconic hotel closes to guests on February 5.
Worm farms to keep tonnes of waste from landfill
Food scraps, shredded paper, handtowels, cardboard, and wilted flowers will be collected.
Doolan stars for Heartland XV
Thames Valley record-setter makes his mark in Heartland XV match.
'Each year the confidence grew': Former business manager quietly stole $900k
The 49-year-old stole just over $900,000 over a nine-year period.
Taupō Mayor David Trewavas returns for fourth term
There will be five new faces on the council, including two Māori Wards.
LGNZ calls for independent review after low voter turnout
The group wants practical recommendations that are taken on board by the Government.