Drawing on genius to take top award
A Taupō author has taken home a top accolade at national book awards.
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Cha ching! Big Lotto wins spread around the region
First and second division struck around Bay of Plenty.
Glitter and gangs in CBD
An update on crime in the Taupō region from Senior Sergeant Andy Livingstone
Angry resident: 'I know this city is under siege once again'
'I make no apologies for feeling quite angry and aggrieved ...'
$37m jackpot struck: Lucky punter wins massive Lotto draw
Yesterday's fortune comes little over a month after a Christchurch couple won $33.5m.
More than a 'mega-thrust': Hidden power of our largest fault revealed
New 3D images reveal how NZ's largest fault - the Hikurangi Subduction Zone - moves.
The text that sent a Mongols gang member to jail for a long time
The Auckland man was jailed for 14 years and nine months.
'Be quiet': Man walks into home, barricades himself inside, then sets it on fire
The 36-year-old was jailed for four years in the Hamilton District Court.
Premium Debate: Online subscribers have their say on party policies
OPINION: The comments follow a critique of several key announcements.
Lakeside homeowners fear properties will be uninsurable after months of flooding
One says she's in a 'fool if you do, fool if you don’t' insurance situation.
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.
Tūhourangi celebrate launch of mountain bike club
It has been a vision for the iwi for the past five years.
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.
Three hats, two restaurants, one town on the culinary map
Two Taupō restaurants have been given exclusive ratings reserved for the country's best.
'Robo-Kiwi' protecting kiwi from dogs
Uncontrolled dogs are the biggest threat to adult kiwi.
Ministers apologise for ‘flawed’ engagement with iwi over Ruapehu skifields
Documents have been released under the Official Information Act.
Tale of pilgrimage is good, but no miracle
Story of three Irish housewives travelling to Lourdes is good light entertainment.
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.
'Extreme': Man jailed for having 143 child abuse porn videos
Customs caught the man and said the 'impact of this abuse can be devastating'.
Iwi bidding for Ruapehu Alpine Lifts; now going through its books
The iwi bid would take four to six weeks.
30km/h speed limit: Hundreds of submissions on proposed change
Council staff have recommended applying the new limit to a 1km radius around schools.
Businesses celebrate awards win
The wait is over, and the winners of the 2023 Taupō Business Awards have been announced.
How 'Sideline Sherrifs' are tackling bad spectator behaviour at junior rugby games
Why lollipops are their number one trick for calming 'out of control' supporters.
Low lakes, winding trails and windy weather for Taupō groups
Taupō's sports clubs share what they've been up to this week.
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'.
Sid's story: From waiting tables to owning a multi-award-winning restaurant
"If you don’t have a passion for food, service, and hospitality, it’s not your game."
Local charities celebrate funding milestone
A community foundation is celebrating a huge donation milestone for Taupō charities.
Police seek couple in search for missing woman
Jude Coxhead, 62, was last seen by family in Tauranga two days ago.
A shout-out for squeaky shoes and car batteries from Taupō readers
This week's thumbs up and thumbs down from Taupō and Tūrangi residents.
Boy disabled after choking on apple at daycare has chance to walk
The $70k goal was exceeded in five hours, making the family's dream a potential reality.
‘I tried every diet - nothing worked': Mum of three details her weight loss success
Kiwis turn to virtual “inject” weight management programme in fight against obesity.
Pukehina fatal crash: Police name 23-year-old killed
Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash were ongoing.