Taupō & Tūrangi Herald

19/12/2024

It's Christmas and we're all about free stuff here at the Taupō & Tūrangi Herald / Tūrangi Chronicle / Taupō Weekender / Taupō & Tūrangi Weekender / Taupō News. Here's another bit of free journalism. We'll be back in letterboxes on January 23 and will have our website www.tauponews.co.nz up and running on January 1.

The Taupō & Tūrangi Herald will continue in the new year – what about the rest?

18/12/2024

Police are at Michael Hill Taupō after an incident that set off the shop’s fog cannons this morning.

Police are at the Taupō branch after an incident that set off the shop’s fog cannons.

18/12/2024

As Samuel Clemens, aka Mark Twain is often slightly misquoted as saying; "The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated". That has proved to be the case with the Taupō & Tūrangi Herald too. We are perfectly healthy and will be back in letterboxes next year after a break for Christmas, albeit under local ownership. Looking forward to telling your stories in 2025. Thanks for your support Taupō, Tūrangi and everyone else who calls this giant cauldron 'home'. Dan Hutchinson - editor.

16/12/2024

At least three people are injured after a two-vehicle crash near Lake Taupo.

The crash was reported around 10am.

12/12/2024

A 3-year-old Taupō girl has become a global hit after a mishap on her mother’s phone led to her sharing some unexpected Christmas spirit.

An innocent mistake led to unexpected Xmas cheer that's attracted love around the globe.

10/12/2024

The Desert Rd is closed following a truck crash.

Detours are in place.

04/12/2024

NZME has today confirmed the closure of 14 community newspapers, with the loss of 29 jobs. WATCH THIS SPACE TAUPŌ!! - More to come on the Taupō & Tūrangi Herald soon.

'This is a sad day for NZME and it’s not news I want to be sharing.'

02/12/2024

The upcoming closure of the Desert Road in the central North Island has been pushed back by a week to lessen the impact on summer holiday journeys.

'I think motorists will throw their hands up in horror.'

01/12/2024

Lots of fun at the Taupo Santa Parade today. Here's a few photos of the action.

20/11/2024

A fire caused by fireworks has not only torched a Taupō couple’s dwelling but damaged many of their possessions.

Fire and Emergency investigators believe the house fire was caused by fireworks.

18/11/2024

Well played young man! ⛳️

The Tauranga youngster has a sweet plan for his prize money.

17/11/2024

A man has been arrested after multiple boats were tampered with at Taupō Marina.

Taupō boaties are being urged to report tampering after a man was arrested.

14/11/2024

NZ Herald publisher NZME is proposing to close 14 community newspapers.

Herald owner says community titles are no longer profitable in changing media landscape.

13/11/2024

The Health New Zealand district that covers Rotorua and Taupō has 63 general practitioners for a population of about 120,100.

And how one practice is 'revitalising' its GPs' passion for the job.

13/11/2024

The Taupō Lakes & Waterways group has been working to protect the lake water quality since the 1990s and while there has been some great effort, there is still a lot to be done.

Although a lot has happened since the mid-90s, there is still work to be done.

11/11/2024

A road worker was threatened with a firearm on State Highway 1, near Ātiamuri.

10/11/2024

As the world’s best endurance athletes gear up for Vinfast Ironman 70.3 World Championships, motorists can expect traffic, road closures, and detours in and around host city Taupō.

About 6000 competitors plus their supporters are expected from overseas.

07/11/2024

For the first time in over 10 years, the Taupō Army Cadet Unit will be standing guard on Armistice Day.

The Army cadet unit was on the brink of closure.