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.
Preliminary test results have been received for the mysterious fluorescent substance that appeared in a popular tourist spot.
Broadlands School is inviting families to get lost in their maize maze this Saturday as part of a unique school fundraiser.
"These trees were very precious to them," says Councillor Christine Rankin about the community's reaction to sixteen trees being cut down, part of a historic planting that began 40 years ago with Sir Keith Holyoake.
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.
Economic benefits spread across the entire Taupō district as teams like Fiji stayed in Tūrangi during the Super Rugby Under 20s tournament. On the field, the Crusaders edged the Chiefs 41-36 in an extra-time thriller at Owen Delany Park.
A 57-year-old van driver has been charged with careless driving causing injury following a serious crash on State Highway 5 that left 12 people injured, with nine airlifted to hospital.
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.
A new community initiative called "Junktown" launches this weekend, offering pre-loved items that aren't quite op-shop ready but are too good to throw away.
Several mature poplar trees were mistakenly cut down on Kinloch Road last Wednesday, causing concern among local residents.
Dairy Industry Award winners in the Central Plateau enjoy the sense of community in the rural sector
As controversy surrounds changes to the Ka Ora, Ka Ako Healthy School Lunches Programme, Taupō district principals share their experiences with the government's cost-cutting measures. How are local students being affected?
The Taupō Kennel Association and Taupō Dog Training Club are joining forces to host a Dogs Day Out on April 27th, featuring competitions, demonstrations, and family-friendly activities.
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.
The Taupō Concert Band will be farewelling summer with a free open-air concert on Saturday, April 5 at the Tongariro South Domain.
