Recent stories

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Dan Hutchinson 26/02/2026 Dan Hutchinson 26/02/2026

Theatre build’s exciting conclusion

Drama, action and a little bit of romantic comedy sums up the sequel to Taupō’s Starlight Cinema.

Dan Hutchinson 14/01/2026 Dan Hutchinson 14/01/2026

Kids on the frontline of clam fight

There’s an environmental disaster looming and people are being encouraged to grab their phones and start filming.

Dan Hutchinson 04/12/2025 Dan Hutchinson 04/12/2025

Taupō girls crack the ballet big time

Two young Taupō dancers got the opportunity to perform with the Royal New Zealand Ballet in a “kiwiana” version of The Nutcracker recently.

Dan Hutchinson 13/11/2025 Dan Hutchinson 13/11/2025

A deal to be done for fun

The land and buildings underpinning a landmark Taupō entertainment centre have been put on the market for sale.

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

Hold on to your seats, the juniors are coming

Thousands of budding young footy stars from across the country are arriving in Taupō this weekend for the New Zealand Junior Rugby Festival at Owen Delany Park from September 18-21.

Dan Hutchinson 10/07/2025 Dan Hutchinson 10/07/2025

Orienteering’s Big Day Out

About 450 primary and intermediate school students from ten schools in the Taupō and surrounding districts took part in an Orienteering Big Day Out at Owen Delany Park on June 25.