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.
Kinloch residents express concern about "high density directly in front of our home" as developer seeks approval for 84 lots where District Plan allows only 16
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.
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.
Resurfacing work will close a section of State Highway 1 East Taupō Arterial for three consecutive nights this week.
Deer hunting in the Pureora Forest helps keep the numbers in balance with the habitat but can also provide valuable information for DOC on herd health.
