Teen’s driving inexperience and alcohol consumption led to fatal crash near Taupō, says coroner
The coroner’s findings said initially the pair had planned for Kimi Jnr to pick Te Pairi up from…
State Highway 1 crash at Tauranga-Taupō bridge leaves six hurt
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Traffic delays expected on SH1 and SH41 during Sir Tumu Te Heuheu tangihanga
Sir Tumu chaired the Māori Heritage Council, held multiple leadership roles and was an important figure in environmental…
Rare upside-down Lake Taupō stamp sells for record $260,000 at auction
The stamp dates back to 1903 and features a misprinted picture of an upside-down Lake Taupō. A US…
Taupō Mongrel Mob president Teina Williams guilty of Black Power member’s murder
Justice Michele Wilkinson-Smith thanked the pubic gallery for their respectful behaviour throughout the trial and warned they must…
Junior rugby festival brings 120 teams, 10,000 supporters and zero-waste to Taupō
For many, it was their first time leaving home, made possible by months of fundraising through sausage sizzles,…
Toi Ohomai reverses proposal to close Taupō and Tokoroa campuses
With declining student numbers in Tokoroa and Taupō, the cost to run multiple campuses, and a drop in…
Taupō motel murder trial: Why key witness rethought her loyalty to Mongrel Mob boss
Williams is accused of shooting dead Black Power member Ryan Woodford in the Adelphi Motel at 6.25am on…
Woolworths Taupō Central reopens on original 1961 site with restored carved pou
“We’re investing in our store network across Aotearoa to better meet the needs of our customers and team,…