New business is on a roll
A new roller-skating rink has opened in Taupō, complete with disco balls and fog machines.
Supercars, skates and garden exchanges
Going in to bat for the little guy
Rates reality sets in
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A new roller-skating rink has opened in Taupō, complete with disco balls and fog machines.
Long-tailed bats (pekapeka) have been detected in Taupō's Botanical Gardens, the first time there has been evidence of them in the town.
Greening Taupō’s 2026 planting season is in the starting blocks and ready for the green light this weekend.
The Easter Car boot sale in Tūrangi drew the crowds again over the weekend, including Sarah Cook from Taupō & Tūrangi News who took these photos on the day.
Winter Fest’ gets warm reception
The Malcolm Flowers Insurance Taupō Winter Festival will remain the hottest show in town over the winter months thanks to an influx of new sponsors.
A new roller-skating rink has opened in Taupō, complete with disco balls and fog machines.
Long-tailed bats (pekapeka) have been detected in Taupō's Botanical Gardens, the first time there has been evidence of them in the town.
Greening Taupō’s 2026 planting season is in the starting blocks and ready for the green light this weekend.
The Easter Car boot sale in Tūrangi drew the crowds again over the weekend, including Sarah Cook from Taupō & Tūrangi News who took these photos on the day.
OPINION: As New Zealand’s tourism sector continues to evolve, much of the public conversation focuses on headline attractions, major developments, and peak-season performance.
A dinosaur-themed exhibition featuring art created from recycled materials is on at Taupō Museum and Art gallery.
Several projects could be delayed, some destination marketing plans put on hold and other spending cuts are proposed as the Taupō District Council ponders how it will keep a lid on rates.
An Indian student died after getting into trouble in the water at Whakamoenga Point, Acacia Bay on Sunday afternoon.
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