Recent stories
We are pleased to bring you the latest from around the Taupō & Tūrangi communities. Reporting local, supporting local.
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Telling the story of He Whare Hono
The carvings within the He Whare Hono ō Tūwharetoa are a celebration of Tūwharetoa’s cultural identity.
Big day out for emergency services
Emergency Services Day returned to Taupō this weekend.
Groups compete for council funds
“(It’s) heartening that there are so many organisations doing amazing work across a broad spectrum… and disheartening because I wish we had more money that we could put towards supporting them.”
New Tūwharetoa and Council building open for business
Ngāti Tūwharetoa entities and Taupō District Council will move into their new building on Horomatangi St on Monday.
Adrienne Nairn, serial fundraiser
Taupō’s Adrienne Nairn could charitably be described as a serial fundraiser.
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.
Prison daisies flourish behind the wire
The future looks set to bloom for 1000 seedlings of nationally endangered tree daisy germinated at Tongariro Prison Nursery.
CEO leaves a legacy of her own
Geyser Foundation executive officer Annette Burgess is leaving the organisation in fine shape, with more than $9 million raised during her time there.
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.
Couple share rescue stories
Hosts of this weekend’s Whakaipo Lodge Summer Concert have more reasons than most to support the Greenlea Rescue helicopter.
Some challenges are personal
Do you like a personal challenge? Well, at least one that you can choose?
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.
Making it up as they go along
Think ‘Whose Line is it Anyway?’ and then think ‘it’s my turn, I’ll take it.’
Bridge – a game for life
The Taupō Bridge Club is offering a series of 12 beginner lessons followed by a supported introduction to playing at the club on Monday nights.
Community groups pitch for council funds
The Taupō District Council will be petitioned with 25 three-minute elevator pitches on Tuesday (February 25) as a raft of community groups vie for up to $460,000 per annum.
Young footballer off to Barcelona
Oliver Thomas’s 2025 Christmas present has really turned into the gift that keeps on giving.
Watch out there’s crocs on the loose
There’s a rule in journalism that if you write a story about how dry the weather has been, it will invariably rain.
Danny needs a home
Hello to my new parents, thank-you for choosing me! My name is Danny, I'm the only boy! I am black with a little streak of white on the front of my chest and I’m at Taupō SPCA.
A feast of food and kapa haka
Flash floods and strong winds couldn't stop 800 free hāngi packs being given away at the Ruia Taitea festival on the weekend.
Inaugural iwi-led art awards set to stun
The longevity, resilience, innovation and sustainability of Ngāti Tūwharetoa are encapsulated in the theme for the inaugural iwi-led art awards.
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