Taupō & Tūrangi news
Alien Weaponry, Balloons and Turangawaewae regatta – here's what's on in the Waikato
What events are on in Waikato?
'Can’t say no to your grandma': 75-year-old convinces daughter and grandson to do an Ironman with her
'We weren’t just racing. We were creating memories as a family.'
‘It’s been a grind': The former All Black preparing for his first Ironman
He's training with All Blacks Performance Coach Nic Gill for the event.
Man wants $2.7m arson conviction wiped because he can't get a job
Arsonist asked 'Does this light fires?' as he bought a bottle of meths at service station.
Major SH1 section closed for up to five weeks
The section would be closed to through traffic 24/7 from March 3.
Section of Desert Road reopens early
The section of SH1 from Tūrangi to Rangipō can be used by 'light vehicles'.
‘Profoundly disturbing’: Men who paid for sex with 13-year-old sentenced
Three men were sentenced in Rotorua on Friday to home detention.
Fatal fight: Jury reaches verdict on logger who claimed self-defence
A jury has reached a verdict in the Nathan Moscrip High Court manslaughter case.
NZTA faces backlash over rubbish issues on Desert Rd detour
'It doesn't send a good message to tourists.'
Boxing: World light heavyweight title fight in Taupō postponed
Lani Daniels was set to defend her world light heavyweight title in April.
Police search for missing man after burned-out car found in Waikato
Police are searching for Travis Langford, missing since January 17.
Retail shake-up: Appliance delivery and removal brand moves into NZ
The company believes the NZ appliance retail market is ripe for upheaval.
Police boost presence for Mongrel Mob reunion in King Country
The gathering will take place over five days in the Taringamotu valley area.
Man on trial accused of killing his friend after fight over messages to girlfriend
Moscrip says he was defending himself after Ruatara had confronted him angrily.
News from around Waikato
Number of wildfires on the rise, Fire and Emergency says
In New Zealand, 99% of wildfires are caused by people.
Main Desert Rd detour down to one lane due to 'urgent' work
Motorists using SH49 are asked to expect delays.
Revealed: Hottest place in the country for third month in a row
The region boasts both the hottest and wettest weather for February.
Rural news
Number of wildfires on the rise, Fire and Emergency says
In New Zealand, 99% of wildfires are caused by people.
Why is New Zealand garlic so expensive?
Why does a head of home-grown garlic cost an arm and a leg, compared to imported garlic?
The Country: How Trump's tariffs could affect Kiwi farmers
Todd McClay, Kate Acland, Chris Russell, Steve Hollander, and Warwick Catto.
Sold in a day: Kiwi expat snaps up Auckland mansion for more than $12m after flying visit
The buyer has lived in Europe for the last 30 years and didn't know the city that well.
Tony Alexander: What Adrian Orr’s shock resignation means for homeowners and interest rates
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand governor is calling it quits after seven years.
More news from Taupō & Tūrangi
Tokoroa Powerball player wins $39k in Lotto draw
The winning ticket was sold at Four Square Balmoral, Tokoroa.
Superbikes series to culminate in Waikato with new transtasman challenge
The NZ Superbike championship revs up in Invercargill tomorrow.
‘Boom and lightning’: Flooding, power outages in central NI as thunderstorms strike
Thousands of people are reported to have lost power this evening.