Recent stories
We are pleased to bring you the latest from around the Taupō & Tūrangi communities. Reporting local, supporting local.
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Movie night for cycling fans
The Big Bike Film Night 2026 is screening in Taupō on Wednesday March 11, 7-9.30pm at the Great Lake Centre Theatre, our "home" screening.
Speed limit to lower at Motutere
The speed limit on State Highway 1 at Motutere will be lowered following public consultation.
Ruapehu businesses feel the heat
The latest fire at Tongariro National Park was contained on Tuesday afternoon, but local tourism businesses are already seeing a large number of people cancelling future trips because they are scared to visit the area.
Change of guard for tourism businesses
Taupō Moana Group Holdings has hired tourism identity Andrew Husheer to the position of general manager for Chris Jolly Outdoors and Taupō Parasail.
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.
DGLT to focus on ‘local engagement’
Destination Great Lake Taupō has added a new role to its team with the appointment of Victoria Jackson in the position of public relations and communications coordinator.
$10.8 million for cycle trails
Two Central North Island cycle trails have been given Government funding, bringing the trail from Mt Ruapehu to the West Coast almost to completion.
‘Lodge to the stars’ on the market
The search is on for new owners for an award-winning Taupō lodge which has been a magnet for well-heeled global travellers and celebrities for nearly three decades.
The ups and downs of Kiko Rd
Holiday breaks are fun but there is something unbeatable about scrambling round in native bush surroundings.
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).
Tourism hot spots join forces
North Island tourism leaders are flexing their new strategic alliance to make waves overseas.
Bright lights, big city
A group of senior dance students from Taupo-Nui-a-Tia College got the trip of a lifetime recently with a trip to Los Angeles and New York City.
Bridges and bush in the Ruapehu
The call went out early for wet weather gear, a change of clothing and horror of horrors, umbrellas.
Change of pace for Motutere
Roading authorities have decided to take another look at the 100km/h speed limit on a highway through a busy lake Taupō campground.
Wairakei Resort plots a new course
The future of Wairakei Resort is now being considered following a change of management at Taupō’s largest hotel and convention centre
Grab your dream out of the sky
It is MS Awareness Week and Taupō’s Lynley Paine has prepared some travel advice based on a recent trip to the Artevento Cervia kite flying festival in Italy.
Chateau conversation continues as public storm builds
Ruapehu's mayor has delivered a plea to politicians to save the famous Chateau Tongariro.
Off-piste skiers caught in avalanche
A group of skiers are "extremely lucky" to have evaded injury after an avalanche on Mt Ruapehu, the NZ Mountain Safety Council says.
Winter is here, snow on the way
Winter is arriving on cue with snow forecast for next week and skifields opening for business.
Taupō’s Waikato River walks
Another blue-sky Monday. How fortunate we were especially with the huge downpour on Sunday night and meteorological winter only weeks away.
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