Recent Stories
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Alleged burglar caught in the act
Police say they have thwarted a burglar’s plans to rob Taupō power tool store last night.
Hospital staffing revived
Taupō Hospital has more than double the number of Senior Medical Officers it had just over a year ago.
You’re not alone, says survivor
A Taupō man who has been battling one of the most aggressive forms of prostate cancer is now hoping to establish the town's first support group for men with the disease.
Peter John Feickert, A Tribute to an Unforgettable Kiwi Farmer
“If your dream doesn’t frighten you, it’s not big enough.”
This was the catch phrase that Peter Feickert used to inspire the sheep farmers in the mountains of China.
Fire destroys unique habitat
Last week’s fire at the Broadlands Road Geothermal Reserve has dealt a blow to a sensitive ecological area.
Priorities for another term
In the last of three profiles on the candidates for the Taupō Electorate, Upston admits both projects are not where they need to be.
A fine dining success story
Running a restaurant post-Covid has been a tough prospect but Phill and Nora Blackburne’s passion and perseverance is paying off in accolades and awards.
Trout Centre fights to stay afloat
When Taupō District Council concluded its education partnership with the Tongariro National Trout Centre in 2024, local school trips stopped going.
Make your own choice says PM
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the government is not forcing amalgamation onto councils, and it is “up to you guys” what happens in Taupō.
Fire closes highway at Broadlands.
Strong winds are fanning a fire on the outskirts of Taupō.
Winston rides into town
It’s been 48 years since Winston Peters first entered Parliament and he sticks around because he wants young people to have the same opportunities that he did.
The only way is up
Taupō's newest hotel is almost ready to open its doors. After almost four years of renovation, developer Murray Jones is putting the finishing touches on a 30-room hotel above Finns Bistro and Beer Garden on Tūwharetoa St. The next stage of the development will involve three apartments above Cobb & Co, attached to the new hotel.
100km chase through Taupō District
Police are asking for the public’s help following the arrest of a gang member who allegedly fled Police then stole a vehicle in Taupō today.
No point ducking for cover
The Department of Conservation is going to new heights to check on the Whio (Blue Duck) population in the Tongariro area.
Rangers are using thermal drones to find threatened whio .
DOC has been doing surveys for deer over the past couple of years, using drones equipped with thermal and standard camera equipment.
There’s something in the air
It’s back to the future for a local radio station in Taupō with a new face at the helm of Lake FM and Timeless Taupō.
In his mid-30’s Jesse is already something of a veteran in the radio industry having started announcing for Whakatane’s 1XX in 2008.
Geothermal boosts profit
Contact Energy has reported a record net profit of $423 million, driven by the acquisition of Manawa Energy and higher renewable generation, as it looks to future electricity demand with a proposed data centre development in Taranaki.
‘Hands off Taupō’ says council
The Taupō District Council is asking Central Government for more time to consider amalgamation options but has stated a clear preference for small-scale rather than regional arrangements.
The ‘mack daddy’ of prizes
A Taupō couple who won $1million in Lotto on the weekend say they will pay off the mortgage and buy a ute that has cup holders.
The pair, who wish to remain anonymous, are regular players who have been playing their own numbers for more than 20 years. In last Wednesday’s draw, they won some bonus lines.
Working with the trees
Tama Blackburn sees himself as a weaver, bringing together the many strands of passion and care for the Pureora Forest Park and surrounding areas, to produce something everyone is proud of.
Tama, 41, is DOC’s Project Co-Lead for Pureora, a relatively new role in the department’s Maniapoto team.
High up in the search results
Richie Stokes has clocked up four decades with Taupō Land Search and Rescue (LandSAR).
He joined the group in January 1986, bringing a strong hunting and outdoors background that helped strengthen search and rescue capability across the central North Island.
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