Mum’s loss prompts fundraising drive

Just weeks after losing his mum to cancer, Mike Ranford has become one of New Zealand's top Dry July fundraisers.

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Taupō's gardening power couple
Taupō's gardening power couple

There are not many couples who can say their shared passion drives two businesses and a lifestyle block, but for Blair and Tina Robertson, gardening is less a hobby and more a way of life.

Play hard, stay humble
Play hard, stay humble

Taupō’s newest rugby club has gone from relative easy beats to an unstoppable force in just seven years. 

Taupō Marist Rugby Club’s premier team won the 2025 KCRU Waitomo Group Meads Shield on Saturday. 

Thinking outside the box
Thinking outside the box

A new suburb at the southern end of Taupō township has taken a decidedly Scandinavian approach to lifestyle and town planning. 

Fourth muster in one year
Fourth muster in one year

Kaimanawa wild horse charities are raising money for an unprecedented fourth muster of the year to avert the need to cull a small group of the animals. 

A frenzy of winter events
A frenzy of winter events

Taupō came to life over Matariki Weekend.

What’s On…
What’s On…

The Taupō Quiltmakers Club will proudly present A Quilting Affair, a vibrant exhibition showcasing the remarkable talents of local quilters while highlighting the club's commitment to supporting the community through the art of quilting. 
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