The Taupō Santa Parade is back on thanks to the support of several local businesses.

A government climbdown on forced council mergers has been blasted by councillors up and down the country.

A star-studded line-up has been announced for the Summer Concert in Taupō at the end of January.

When it comes to staying fit, Taupō’s Laura Grant is taking it to the next level – literally. 

Reupene Wall, a Māori carver with deep roots in the Pūrāpoto region, has completed his first commissioned artwork — an intricately carved tōtara piece created for the new Te Rāhui solar farm east of Taupō. 

A Taupō company has used a helicopter to trim trees near live high-voltage powerlines in what it says is a first for New Zealand and milestone for lines companies. 

What a Goldilocks sort of Monday, not too hot and not too cold. A welcome change from the awful weather and cancellation of last week’s walk.  

Taupo's Micah Wallace has picked up three gold medals and a silver at the AIMS Games — and that's on top of holding a world title in BMX.