Two people have been arrested after escaping Auckland's lockdown allegedly using false documents before travelling to Taupō.

It’s a vital piece of infrastructure that regulates water storage in our largest lake and access to Taupō’s town centre from the north.

Back to the classroom after three weeks of lockdown.

Taupō-nui-a-Tia College was pleased to report at least 90 per cent of students turned up to the first two days of school.

Change is coming and the status quo is not an option.

That was the message being given loud and clear at a Taupō District Council workshop on Three Waters reform on September 7.