Harness racing is heading into new territory next year, with the first ever meeting at Taupo on January 26, 2026.

The town is renowned for the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a formidable landmark rising 1,200 feet above the landscape. This ancient fortress, which served as a royal capital in ...

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 ...

Sri Lanka’s Sigiriya has been crowned the world’s most welcoming city for 2025 by Booking.com, based on over 360 million of ...

Sri Lanka’s Sigiriya has been crowned the world’s most welcoming city for 2025 by Booking.com, based on over 360 million of ...

Kien Giang, Vietnam’s southern province, has been listed among the most welcoming places on earth as part of the 13th edition ...

The state's north has been hit by torrential rain for days, resulting in road closures, flash flooding and multiple rescues because of tropical lows off the coast. Further rainfall is forecast through ...

A GNS scientist says a cluster of small earthquakes around Taupō were quite close to the surface - which is why so many people felt them. The series of shakes began just before 6pm on Thursday and ...

The L&P bottle, Morrinsville and Taupo's Superloo are finalists in TradeMe's People's Choicest Awards. The Waikato seems to be a pretty choice region - this is what three finalist placements in a ...

From tranquil paddles along the Waikato River to guided tours leading to the famous Ngtoroirangi Mine Bay Mori rock carvings, kayaking in Taup offers an immersive way to connect with nature. Set ...