Recent stories

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Dan Hutchinson 22/01/2026 Dan Hutchinson 22/01/2026

Dropping into Taupō

Some of the motor racing personalities in town for the Giltrap Group Historic GP took the chance to do some of the other adventure activities on offer in the town.

Dan Hutchinson 30/10/2025 Dan Hutchinson 30/10/2025

Making a splash at tourism awards

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

Dan Hutchinson 17/09/2025 Dan Hutchinson 17/09/2025

Chateau conversation continues as public storm builds

Ruapehu's mayor has delivered a plea to politicians to save the famous Chateau Tongariro.

Dan Hutchinson 25/07/2025 Dan Hutchinson 25/07/2025

Is it falling or flying?

Sitting on the edge of a plane door, 5km in the air, with a guy called Gareth strapped to my back, I’m thinking ‘How the flying fox did I get myself into this situation?’

Dan Hutchinson 12/05/2025 Dan Hutchinson 12/05/2025

Family walks length of NZ

A Taupō family of six has walked the length of the country along the Te Araroa trail, homeschooling all the way, having never done an overnight hike before.