Recent stories

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Dan Hutchinson 29/05/2025 Dan Hutchinson 29/05/2025

Local music scene in good hands

Young Taupō musicians are celebrating after winning both the band and solo categories at the Rotorua Regional Smokefreerockquest final.

Dan Hutchinson 29/05/2025 Dan Hutchinson 29/05/2025

Retracing the ancestors’ journey

A 20-strong kapa haka group from Taupō-nui-a-Tia College, including one Tauhara College student, will head to Rarotonga on a journey of reconnection in late June and early July.

Dan Hutchinson 24/04/2025 Dan Hutchinson 24/04/2025

Strong prospects for Taupō tri-sport

Tri-Sport Taupō Junior Development Team has had a summer of success, capped off with outstanding results at the recent Secondary School Triathlon Nationals.

Dan Hutchinson 20/03/2025 Dan Hutchinson 20/03/2025

Teens take on early morning challenge

The first Cactus programme of 2025 is well underway.

Dan Hutchinson 27/02/2025 Dan Hutchinson 27/02/2025

Teachers grapple with implications of AI

When it comes to technological advances in education, it’s important for teachers to stay one step ahead of students.

Nicola Carter 06/02/2025 Nicola Carter 06/02/2025

Taupō schools not immune to staff shortages

Taupō is not immune to the national teacher shortage, says the Taupō Principal’s Association, but local schools are working hard to hire the best teachers for their students.