Recent stories
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Community spirit alive and well
Amanda Garmonsway has quite a few skeletons in the closet but that’s only part of the story.
The future of Taupō District
Five weeks ago, local government reform was a slow-moving Central Government project.
Taupō ‘cat’ claims top ‘chops’
Former Taupō student Louisa Williamson has won Best Jazz Artist at the 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards.
Kinloch Kindy takes first step
A generous gift from a developer and an innovative use of development contributions by the Taupō District Council means a new kindergarten for Kinloch is almost a reality.
Youth health clinic expands
Anamata Cafe, a confidential health service for youth across the Taupō District, has expanded its offerings because of rising demand.
Cowabunga dude! Toys return
Taupō has its own Toy Story thanks to Sam Westlake.
Chasing rainbows
Years of dedication to the pursuit of trophy trout underpin this year’s overall winner in the Taupō fishery photography competition.
Winter is coming!
Get in quick to book your place at one of the many events that make up the Malcolm Flowers Insurances Winter Festival.
Slow motion fashion
If you’re struggling to work out what to wear to work each day, spare a thought for Julian Bishop
Still spinning the wheels
They may be getting long in the tooth, but the cogs keep turning smoothly for a couple of keen cyclists, awarded inaugural life memberships to the Taupō Cycling Club (road cycling).
Councils coy on merger options
Community input is being sought as Taupō District Council and surrounding councils begin “rushed” conversations over possible arranged marriages.
Through thick and thin
Volunteer rescuer Anton Romirer has spent more than two decades helping people through some of the country’s toughest conditions, notably with the same 1994 Toyota Hilux for every callout.
Pets Page
We went on the hunt for the cutest, weirdest, funniest pets in Taupo; here’s a selection of what we found
A great outdoorsman
Alan Simmons spent a lifetime making the outdoors a better place, but it was a run-in with a Porsche while shopping for potatoes which has slowed him down.
Events guide - June 4
Greening Taupō Day returns on Thursday.
A place to pray for travelling Muslims
A small four-bedroom house on the corner of Kaimanawa St and Tamamutu St has been the headquarters of the Taupō Islamic Centre since 2015.
An uphill battle
Paul Riedel is taking on one of the most challenging bike packing races in the world over the next 10 days.
High School Musical treads Tauhara’s boards
The much-loved story of High School Musical will be top billing at Tauhara College in early June.
Better than winning Lotto
A 16-year-dream became reality when Te Kapa o Te Rangiita ki Ōruanui hapū, a sub-tribe of Ngāti Tūwharetoa, reopened its marae north of Taupō recently, after being closed for two years.
Boom Boom and friends
Boom Boom – the dinosaur sculpture by Gregor Kregar – whose installation in Riverside Park blew up into widespread media coverage has celebrated its first birthday.
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