Its name, Rotomairewhenua, was given by the Ngāti Apa, a local Māori tribe. The name’s meaning: the lake of peaceful lands. To New Zealanders, and to the Māori, the small body of water is sacred and ...

Hikers in New Zealand risk polluting the “clearest lake in the world” with a microscopic alga carried on their boots.

A jet skier is missing in the lake near Acacia Bay after they were last seen struggling in the water.mark taylor / Stuff The police dive squad and a drone are at Lake Taupō as the search for a ...

Flooding and power outages have been reported in Taupō this evening as heavy thunderstorms strike the central North Island. MetService earlier issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the central ...

Taupō has been named one of the most welcoming cities in the world - as the only New Zealand destination. In the list published by travel website booking.com, the Waikato town landed on place 4, just ...

The remains of a tramper who was missing in the Pureora Forest near Lake Taupō since March last year have been found.

From tranquil paddles along the Waikato River to guided ... and a deeper connection to New Zealand’s natural wonders. Now is the perfect time for kayaking in Taupō. Why not grab a paddle ...

or enjoying an artisanal cocktail while watching the sunset over Lake Taupō, the region delivers an unmatched dining experience. Taupō is among the must-visit New Zealand locations, where both ...

or enjoying an artisanal cocktail while watching the sunset over Lake Taupō, the region delivers an unmatched dining experience. Taupō is among the must-visit New Zealand locations, where both locals ...

From tranquil paddles along the Waikato ... Taupō is the ultimate kayaking destination. Whether embarking on a solo excursion or joining a guided experience, visitors will find adventure, serenity, ...

A 27-year-old man faces a jury trial in New York state, where Mr Rushdie is expected to testify. New York Governor Kathy Hochul has called for swift criminal charges against those responsible for ...

Maritime New Zealand will investigate the Lake Taupō jetski incident that led to the death of Vincent Cornell, a spokesperson for the Crown entity has confirmed. “In the interim we are ...