Taupō & Tūrangi news
Taupō's 'accidental art hero' on adventures around town - and further afield
Parts of the Taupō community seem to be starting to embrace Boom Boom the dinosaur.
Pawsitive programme boosts children's literacy in Waikato
The programme launched with 12 children and 12 dogs this month.
Waikato rescue helicopter completes almost 50 missions in April
Five motor vehicle accidents were among last month's callouts.
Lake Taupō mystery: Photos identify Russian stuntman missing 22 years
Bones found near Motutere have been formally identified as man missing since 2002.
NZ's new cheapest petrol station revealed
Gull shook up competition in the fuel sector, but the price gap is now closing.
When speed limit on Napier-Taupō state highway will increase
The limit was cut to 80km/h in February 2022. Now it's going back to 100km/h.
Weather onslaught: Rain, damaging gales, thunderstorms to sweep over NZ
The stormy conditions have already started in the south and will spread north Sunday.
Centenarian celebrates 103rd birthday with family and friends
Joan has two children alive, 11 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
'Fresh ideas': Ruapehu candidates announce bids for mayoralty
Incumbent Mayor Weston Kirton is undecided about running for another term.
NZ Olympic medallist set for surgery after crash
Hayden Wilde said he will take an emergency medical flight to Belgium for surgery.
Korean tourist going home with wife's remains after causing crash which killed her
Couple’s dream NZ holiday to celebrate 'growing old together' ends in tragedy.
Taupō family of six complete 3048km Te Araroa trail in 218 days
Kids as young as six finished the trail with the whole family.
Waikato band IA and Rei release new song inspired by whakataukī
He piko he tuna is about resilience and love the despite challenges of life.
News from around Waikato
Hamilton family 'terrified' as tornado wreaks havoc on homes
A resident on Ranui St claimed she saw a trampoline swirling above a house.
'All sorts of destruction': Tornado strikes Hamilton, thunderstorms buffet upper north
Civil Defence warned Waikato weather remains 'highly dynamic'.
Super Rugby Pacific finals permutations
Find out what the best and worst positions your team can finish in Super Rugby Pacific.
Rural news
Bargaining over nature: Windfarm got go-ahead after increased funding offer to DoC
Conservationist calls for transparency on $640,000 bittern protection fund.
Protest erupts over contested Ruataniwha Dam funding
Protest group Wise Water Use demands transparency and accountability from the board.
School farm course sees 120 students flock to agriculture
The farm has 30 sheep and includes a two-stand shearing shed.
$20m in one day: Homes for less than $700,000 selling 'like hotcakes'
Christchurch auctions proving resilient.
Kāinga Ora selling flood-damaged Auckland homes with huge discounts
"For the right price, everything sells," says agent.
More news from Taupō & Tūrangi
Puanga to star at Matariki celebrations
The hautapu ceremony will be hosted by Ngāti Rangi at the base of Mt Ruapehu.
Broken ribs, punctured lung: NZ Olympic medallist in hospital after crash
Hayden Wilde must stay in Japan for several weeks as he recovers from his injuries.
Pure Tūroa names new boss
Jono Dean will focus on making Tūroa a world-class alpine destination.