Recent stories

We are pleased to bring you the latest from around the Taupō & Tūrangi communities. Reporting local, supporting local.

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Dan Hutchinson 12/02/2026 Dan Hutchinson 12/02/2026

Taupō’s funniest pets

We went on the hunt for the cutest, weirdest, funniest pets in Taupō and had 120 photos in two days. Impossible to narrow them down but here’s a selection.

Dan Hutchinson 12/02/2026 Dan Hutchinson 12/02/2026

An ‘extraordinary’ woman

The recent passing of Helen Rabinska is a profound loss for Taupō.

Dan Hutchinson 09/10/2025 Dan Hutchinson 09/10/2025

Taking on the challenge

Taupō & Tūrangi News is profiling groups that benefit from volunteering at the Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge. Here we take a look at Animal Care Tūrangi.

Dan Hutchinson 01/05/2025 Dan Hutchinson 01/05/2025

Piglet flies under radar, landing delayed

Most people are familiar with the dangers birds pose to aircraft but in rural airports like Taupō, ground-based wildlife can also be problematic.

Dan Hutchinson 03/04/2025 Dan Hutchinson 03/04/2025

Pet of the week - double the fun

CARE Rescue Cattery is running an Adoptathon this coming weekend where you can meet 16 of our beautiful, affectionate kittens just like Smokey.

Dan Hutchinson 20/02/2025 Dan Hutchinson 20/02/2025

Great dogs, terrible pets

Steve and Taniya Coxhead love their huskies – it’s their passion and their livelihood – but they spend a lot of time explaining to people why they shouldn’t get one.

Dan Hutchinson 19/02/2025 Dan Hutchinson 19/02/2025

Buy one kitten, get another half price

CARE Rescue Cattery is running an adoptathon this weekend with lots of gorgeous kittens, of all colours waiting to be adopted, as well as young adults to choose from.