Traffic Cones to Remain as Taupō Weigh Station Asphalt Cures
Motorists will notice traffic management continuing on state highways around Taupō as new asphalt needs 30 days to cure before weigh-in-motion technology can be installed.
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Taupō Anzac Day Services 2025
Taupō RSA and District Council will host Dawn and Civic services at the War Memorial Cenotaph on April 25.
SH1 Between Ātiamuri and Wairakei Reopening This Afternoon
Motorists will be able to use SH1 between Ātiamuri and Wairakei from this afternoon, with temporary traffic management and reduced speed limits in place.
Supercars Race Week Kicks Off as Championship Returns to Taupō
New Zealand driver Jaxon Evans is looking forward to competing on home soil this weekend as the Supercars Championship returns to Taupō.
SH1 Putāruru-Lichfield Section to Reopen Saturday, Ātiamuri-Wairakei Delayed Until Wednesday
The Putāruru to Lichfield section of State Highway 1 will reopen tomorrow, while the Ātiamuri to Wairakei stretch faces weather-related delays until next week.
They're Here! Supercars Fleet Arrives in Taupō for ITM Super 440
The full fleet of 24 Supercars has arrived at Taupō International Motorsport Park following a massive logistical operation across the Tasman Sea.
SH1 Reopening Delayed but Clear for Supercars Event
Work on SH1 between Wairakei and Ātiamuri is on track to reopen ahead of next month's Supercars event, though poor weather may delay full completion beyond this weekend.
Canadian Tourist Sentenced After Serious Crash Near Taupō
A Canadian woman has been disqualified from driving and ordered to pay emotional harm reparations after causing a serious crash that injured four passengers.
Taupō's "Oracle" Celebrates 49 Years of Police Service
Senior Constable Barry Shepherd joined Police as a 17-year-old in 1976 and has since become a nationally and internationally recognized expert in Search and Rescue and Disaster Victim Identification.
Police Seek Witnesses to Serious Taupō Highway Crash
Multiple people were hospitalised following a two-vehicle collision on State Highway 5, with police now seeking witnesses who may have information about the moments leading up to the crash.
Rāhui Placed on Tongariro Crossing Following Walker's Death
A man in his 50s has died on the Tongariro Crossing today, prompting local iwi Ngāti Hikairo ki Tongariro to place a rāhui on the popular walking track.
Gotta catch 'em: Suspect charged after Onix-ceptable Poké heist
A member of the public would have made Detective Pikachu and Officer Jenny proud, after helping Police locate a man accused of stealing highly sought after Pokémon cards.
Just Up The Road: Hot Air Balloons to Light Up Tokoroa Skies This Thursday
Tokoroa will host a special evening event this Thursday as the popular Balloons Over Waikato festival makes its first appearance in South Waikato in years.
Taupō Set for Super Rugby U20s Semi-Final Showdown as Chiefs Face Hurricanes
Four matches are scheduled for tomorrow at Owen Delaney Park as the 2025 Super Rugby Under 20s Tournament continues, headlined by the Chiefs versus Hurricanes semi-final clash following the Chiefs' impressive 59-19 quarterfinal victory over the NZ Barbarians.
Three Nights of Overnight Closures on SH1 East Taupō Arterial Starting Tuesday
Resurfacing work will close a section of State Highway 1 East Taupō Arterial for three consecutive nights this week.