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Dan Hutchinson 15/05/2025 Dan Hutchinson 15/05/2025

How to drive safely in winter

Taupō Motorsport Park’s Winter Driving Experience instructor Andrew Waite has all the tips when it comes to winter driving.

Dan Hutchinson 10/04/2025 Dan Hutchinson 10/04/2025

My first car was a Mk3 Ford Cortina, the same age as me – 1972 – and as far as safety features go it was fairly rudimentary.

Dan Hutchinson 13/03/2025 Dan Hutchinson 13/03/2025

The Super Rugby U20 tournament kicks off in Taupō on Saturday.

Dan Hutchinson 12/03/2025 Dan Hutchinson 12/03/2025

The Tūrangi to Waiouru stretch of State Highway 1 will reopen on Friday.

Dan Hutchinson 20/02/2025 Dan Hutchinson 20/02/2025

Mercury is about to begin the second phase of maintenance work for its Control Gates in Taupō, with traffic management in place.