Taupō & Tūrangi news
'You can’t continue to make victims': Teen ram-raider, robber gets dressing down from judge
He was in court on charges relating to stolen vehicles, ram raids and dairy robberies.
Whanganui and Ruapehu partner to draw in film industry
Mt Ngauruhoe in Ruapehu features in the Lord of The Rings films.
New football club in Ruapehu ‘creating pathways’ for kids
Paynter has been impressed with the quality level and enthusiasm for football in Ruapehu.
Future of Raetihi recycling facility left in limbo
Residents must wait six weeks for a recycling station decision.
Council cautioned against Māori ward bias
A councillor wanted the Māori ward referendum labelled as discriminatory.
Supercars drivers revving up for ITM Taupō Super440
The driver with the most points on race weekend claims the Jason Richards Memorial Trophy.
Police appeal for witnesses after Hamilton, Taupō crashes
Seventeen people have been injured in three crashes across the region over the weekend.
SH5 crash: Driver appears in Tauranga court facing 11 charges
She has not entered pleas to the charges.
‘State of shock’: Canadian hockey players injured in serious crash
The visiting U16 and U18 hockey team members were travelling to Tauranga from Napier.
Popular day hike deceptively dangerous
Easter visitors are warned not to be complacent about the Tongariro Crossing.
‘A new frontier’: How supercritical geothermal could change NZ energy
About $12m to $15m has already been spent on investigative work.
'Significant ongoing risk': Man who abducted and raped 14yo girl had raped twice before
He came across the young teen walking on her own and plied her with alcohol.
Gotta catch ‘em all: Suspect caught after Pokémon card heist
The alleged suspect took $2200 worth of trading cards.
News from around Waikato
Vehicle hits gas main in Morrinsville, road reopened
The road was closed between Anderson and Thames streets but has reopened.
Woolworths supermarkets around NZ affected by electronic pricing glitch
Shoppers were confronted by notices on doors saying stores were closed.
The grid-scale solar farm installing 1600 panels per day
Plus the big investors behind the private project.
Rural news
Cameron Smith wins Otago Southland Young Farmer final
It was Cameron Smith’s second time competing in the regional final.
Are carrots threatened by climate change?
Researchers say even a small temperature rise can significantly impact seed production.
Canterbury farmers ask MPs to cut red tape
Minister Nicola Grigg acknowledged that farmers were 'burdened' by paperwork.
Expat buys West Auckland’s answer to Bali after vendors get out ‘ASAP’
Unusual lifestyle property snapped up.
Bought for $21,000, villa now worth more than $3m
Plus, what happened to the Matakana Island beach that attracted Hollywood attention?
More news from Taupō & Tūrangi
Mitch Rees dominates NZ Superbikes, clinches third national title
He secured his third title in the premier 1000cc superbike class.
Questions raised around spa pool death of 3-year-old Travis
Travis Mallett, age 3, died after a spa pool incident in Reporoa.
Desert Road reopens after closure cost freight industry $100,000 daily
The Desert Road closure forced 800 trucks daily on to a 40-minute detour.