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.
Taupō news
Hooked on Fun: Kids Catfishing Tournament Reels in Young Anglers at Lake Taupō
The Motuoapa Fishing and Boating Club is hosting its annual Kids Catfishing Tournament on April 11-12, combining family fun with environmental conservation.
Mystery fluid at Otumuheke identified but not the source
Lab tests have cleared up some of the mystery surrounding a green liquid flowing into Otumuheke Stream but not all.
Urgent Appeal for Homes as DOC Prepares to Muster 250 Kaimanawa Horses
The Department of Conservation is seeking homes for more than 250 Kaimanawa wild horses ahead of next month's annual muster, with applications closing April 14.
Tūrangi Karate Club punches above its weight
Kataraina Mareikura-Fremlin is following in the footsteps of previous successful Turangi Karate Club members.
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.
Beef and Lamb New Zealand drought workshops
Practical solutions are being promoted at a Beef and Lamb NZ workshop to help farmers in the region get through the current dry spell.
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.
Strange Substance Turns Taupō Stream Bright Green — What Is It?
Preliminary test results have been received for the mysterious fluorescent substance that appeared in a popular tourist spot.
Broadlands School Creates Maize Maze for Weekend Fundraiser
Broadlands School is inviting families to get lost in their maize maze this Saturday as part of a unique school fundraiser.
Apology and investigation follow tree felling
"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.
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.
Eight Teams, Ten Nights: Taupō Economy Wins as Crusaders Take Super Rugby Under 20s Title
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.
Driver Charged After 12 Injured in Head-On SH5 Crash Near Rangitaiki
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.
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.