New member inducted into touch rugby's Hall of Fame
George Jahnke, 50, has been involved in eight World Cups and played 96 games for NZ.
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Taupō foodie releases cookbook with Kiwi classic inspired dishes
At 21, Olivia Moore has released her first recipe book.
Recipe: Smoked Trout and Potato Cakes
Looking for a use for all those trout you've hauled up? Try these fish cakes.
Taupō tourism agency tightens its belt as budget cuts bite
Tourism is worth hundreds of millions of dollars to the Taupō economy.
Movie review: Nobody Has To Know a 'dreamy tale' that's easy to watch
It's a gentle version of Martin McDonagh’s Banshees of Inisherin, Jen Shieff writes.
Tūrangi deaths: Woman identified, described as loving mum
Maxine Puhi was one of two people found dead in a Tūrangi home this week.
Council yet to establish origins of asbestos at Taupō landfill
The council says it is too early to tell how many customers are affected.
Thumbs up: Sometimes angels appear in a tangerine car
Taupō District residents air their thoughts on the issues of the week.
In a pickle? We've got the constable for you
Taupō's 'Good Sort of the Month' is a face painter, DJ and community cop.
Taupō to get a 'pop-up' cinema and possibly a drive-in
A temporary cinema solution has been found while a permanent venue is finalised.
Sad about cancelled fashion week? No problem: Taupō has a quirky alternative
The event is part of Lake Taupō Hospice’s annual fundraiser.
'Outstanding' builds from Waikato make House of the Year list
The Top 100 homes will now undergo a second round of judging.
Taupō walkers: Old mill offers new adventures for young at heart
The old Tihoi Timber Mill site has been repurposed into an adventure camp.
Greenlea rescue heli wraps up 'busy' July
The crew carried out 38 missions across the Lakes and Central Plateau region.
'Unrepentant' farmer of 40 years jailed for animal cruelty
He disputed he did anything wrong and underestimated the pain caused, a judge said.
16 months of diversions: Major State Highway 1 roadworks begin next month
Maintenance work will be done on a large proportion of SH1 in Waikato by the end of 2025.
Asbestos found in landfill used to recycle concrete
Concrete recycling at the site has been put on hold. The landfill remains open.
Long days and freezing nights in search of the perfect photo
The magic happens in the 'blue hour' just before dawn.
Going for gold with a snorkel and flippers
All four New Zealand teams made it to the podium.
One person critically injured in SH1 crash near Taupō
The road was closed for over an hour as emergency services attended the scene.
Waikato work week off to frosty start with sub-zero temperatures
The coldest temperature recorded in the region this morning was -2C at Taupō Airport.
Man suffers gunshot wounds while hunting in Tongariro Forest
Due to the remote location, the man was winched out by helicopter.
Battling with my brain: Mountain biker Sammie Maxwell’s fight to get to the Olympic Games
The young mountain bike star has struggled with an eating disorder since she was a teen.
'All of Tūrangi heard us': Meet Olympic medallist Hayden Wilde's biggest fans
Bruce and Nita Wilde cheered their grandson on from their home in Tūrangi.
Waikato councils' Long-Term Plans come at a cost
Most councils have now adopted their 2024-34 LTPs.
Burglars throw stolen goods from car during police pursuit
Impact on commercial burglary victims is not just financial says senior police officer.
Innovative after school programme helps youth tackle the big issues
Anywhere between 60 and 90 kids come through the programme every week.
'He sacrificed his race’: Teammate’s selfless act sets up Wilde silver
'He did a fantastic job, I told him how it is.'
The trail of clues that led police to $400k meth stash in wardrobe
Damien Porter was on parole for earlier drug-dealing when 1kg of meth was found in motel.
Line in the sand drawn over last Lake Taupō foreshore campground
Foreshore camping is under review at last remaining Lake Taupō water's edge site.
Pipe dream: Man has to pay more than $11k for working as unregistered plumber
Board says fine sends a warning to anyone working unlawfully in the industry.
Thumbs up and down: Winter wonderland impresses on Taupō visit
Taupō people air their thoughts on the issues of the week.
70-year-old inducted into Equestrian Hall of Fame
The honour celebrated a lifetime of dedication for Dannevirke's Maurice Beatson.
'Out of hand' flower growing hobby blossoms into fully fledged business
The farm is on the side of Kakepuku Mountain near Te Awamutu.