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Playing with fire
The Malcolm Flowers Taupō Winter Festival is in full swing with Taupō’s very own fire artists adding to a spectacular opening evening.
Seizing the opportunity
Sam Plummer didn’t feel like he was being represented in Parliament so now he’s doing something about it.
Birthday makeover for Hospice
Lake Taupō Hospice is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a fresh new look.
Small talk is a big deal for some
A Taupō woman who was completely paralysed as a result of a brain tumour is nearing a full recovery two years on, having relearned to walk and talk.
Minister wades in to help
Taupō District’s trout bag limits will increase for the new fishing season.
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.
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.
Billion-dollar energy boost
Mercury is planning up to $1 billion in new investment at its Ngā Tamariki and Rotokawa geothermal fields.
More solar planned for Taupō
An application to build a large solar farm at the southern end of Lake Taupō is still on the cards, says Meridian Energy Limited, despite it not being accepted into the first lot of fast-track projects.
I am woman, hear me roar
More young women are feeling the call of the wild and this has been reflected in the results of this year’s annual Pureora Hunting Competition.
Family mourns loss of only child
An Indian student died after getting into trouble in the water at Whakamoenga Point, Acacia Bay on Sunday afternoon.
Bringing back the music
Tūrangi’s Reti Hedley and Waikato musician Moetu Smith are pushing the boundaries of paoro taonga – traditional Māori music and instruments.
The making of Owen Delany Park
Taupō is well known for its glamour events on the lakefront, but locals know the hard mahi goes on behind the scenes at Owen Delany Park.
Around the lake in 16 swims
A group of swimmers has completed a three-year mission to swim around the entire perimeter of Lake Taupō.
Budding filmmakers come out of their shell
The Taupō Primary School Year 5 student created a stop-go animation video, with a bit of help from her mum Fiona Bramwell who provided the scary voice of a clam and dad Ian who helped with some of the props.
Roles clarified in maritime rescues
The Lake Taupō harbourmaster has clarified its role in rescues with Fire and Emergency after FENZ struggled to get hold of them when a boy was rescued just before Christmas.
Warning issued over boat fire
Lake Taupō's harbourmaster has issued a warning to a teenager in charge of a boat that caught fire just before Christmas.
What’s On: Kinstock, monster garage sales and more
Kinstock 2026 has managed to sign a wealth of local music talent for its seventh staging.
Sunshine and music trumps doom and gloom
Given the preceding week of weather, organisers of the Greenstone Summer Concert Tour series will be thanking their stars the rain largely held off for a successful opening show in Taupō.
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.
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