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'Freaking amazing': Desert Road closure brings boom to small town
Ohakune businesses have thrived since the two-month closure began.
Watch: ’Ultimate playground' - Warnings as extreme kayakers take on Huka Falls
'You get a good second of flying through the air before you hit the bottom.'
Great Lake Trail carved from the landscape
This section of the trail turned out to be a treat for the senses.
Artistic duo team up on 'Fantabulous' project
When a children's author and a composer combine, it's sure to be 'fantabulous'.
SH1 project moves to Desert Rd with 50km detours for two months
Total road closures are being used in blocks to speed up the works.
Tūrangi Foodbank gears up for annual Food Drive
Tūrangi's annula food drive is happening on Monday.
Taupō looking to tap into $400m business events market
Business event delegates spend more than $400 a day on average.
Landmark Homes Taupō a finalist in 2024 Franchise Awards
They say a "constant improvement" mindset is a big part of their success.
Walking adventures: Tongariro National Park's Springs of Tama
The trip to the upper Ngā Puna a Tama or Springs of Tama is steep, but worth it.
Myth and mystery collide to form ‘Mythery’ exhibition at Taupō Museum
Step into a world of myth and mystery at Taupō Museum.
Burnt out lodge demolished, replaced with state houses
Fire caused extensive damage to Berkenhoff lodge in November 2022.
Lake Rotopounamu walk beckons for Taupō's intrepid explorers
The lake was formed by a landslide 10,000 years ago.
App allows people to buy food cheap before it's thrown away
Cafes can retain some value in products that would otherwise get thrown away.
Vote for your favourite Healing Art at Pihanga Health in Tūrangi
Community votes on art to enhance Pihanga Health's rooms, promoting healing, positivity.
Two contrasting sides to the Tongariro River Trail
There are two sides to the story of this popular walk along the Tongariro River.
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.
Thumbs up: Sometimes angels appear in a tangerine car
Taupō District residents air their thoughts on the issues of the week.
Neighbour saw police leading children from Tūrangi home after pair found dead
'She was just the most beautiful person. Whoever did this to her needs to rot in hell.'
Neighbour saw police leading children from Tūrangi home after pair found dead
“She was just the most beautiful person. Whoever did this to her needs to rot in hell."
Homicide investigation launched after two deaths at Tūrangi property
An adjacent walkway is blocked off.
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.
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.
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.
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.