New Mayor John Funnell has asked existing deputy and rival mayoral candidate Kevin Taylor to stay on in the role.

Tongariro River Rafting received the Tourism Excellence Award (Micro Business) at a tourism industry event in Wellington last night (29 October).

Taupō Airport is becoming a busy destination for private aircraft, with the possibility of direct flights from Australia.

Our events guide is back up and running and growing each week. Check out what’s coming up soon.

Tūrangi’s Annual Sports Awards were held at the Tūrangi Golf Club on October 17 with sports across the Southern Lake being represented through nominees and supporters.