Taupō & Tūrangi Herald


Man who drove between regions allegedly six times over alcohol limit
'According to the breathalyser ... the man was anything but sober.'

Taupō bypass receives $6.6m safety improvement
The improvement marked the completion of the second of three stages.

Festival aims to put Taupō on the food and drink map
Organiser says the region has “such a rich and varied cuisine scene".

Review: Mark Wahlberg's The Union 'a bit silly' but also a load of fun
OPINION: Sit back, expect nothing and enjoy the ride.

Waikato's best pies found in Hamilton, Tīrau, Tuakau, Taupō
The recent Bakels NZ Pie Awards featured creations from six local bakeries.

Waikato athletes shine: 13 of New Zealand’s 20 Olympic medals from Paris 2024
Cambridge rowers Brooke Francis and Lucy Spoors won gold, defeating reigning champions.
News from around Waikato

'Police at fault': Aunty of driver blames police for lack of action before dog walker killed on SH23
Woman says the vehicles of interest never left the accident scene.

'What a waste of my life': Gang member says he's ready to change after kidnapping mate
Tane Milne wants to be a role model and show 'the young fullas this ain’t the life'.

'Trapped in machinery': Minor injuries sustained in Waikato animal feed plant incident
One ambulance crew responded and treated a patient with minor injuries at the scene.
Rural news

'I can’t get my head around it': Brother questions mysterious circumstances around death
Cranston, 43, died when he was struck by a vehicle while walking his dog in Raglan.

'Good start': Post-cyclone whitebait ban over as catchers make up for lost time
The season didn't go ahead for most of last year after rāhui put in place.

$125k of funding available for Rotorua rural projects
Community encouraged to submit proposals for consideration.
More news from Taupō & Tūrangi Herald

Recipe: Smoked Trout and Potato Cakes
Looking for a use for all those trout you've hauled up? Try these fish cakes.

Ruapehu businesses need more snow to boost ski season
'Mother Nature hasn’t come to the party.'

Taupō tourism agency tightens its belt as budget cuts bite
Tourism is worth hundreds of millions of dollars to the Taupō economy.