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A great outdoorsman
Alan Simmons spent a lifetime making the outdoors a better place, but it was a run-in with a Porsche while shopping for potatoes which has slowed him down.
Events guide - June 4
Greening Taupō Day returns on Thursday.
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.
An uphill battle
Paul Riedel is taking on one of the most challenging bike packing races in the world over the next 10 days.
High School Musical treads Tauhara’s boards
The much-loved story of High School Musical will be top billing at Tauhara College in early June.
Better than winning Lotto
A 16-year-dream became reality when Te Kapa o Te Rangiita ki Ōruanui hapū, a sub-tribe of Ngāti Tūwharetoa, reopened its marae north of Taupō recently, after being closed for two years.
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.
All aboard the walking bus
Students arrive at school to a warm welcome after taking part in the Wednesday Challenge.
A celebration of Mary’s life
LETTER: A message from Glynn Pointon, husband of Mary Pointon, of 63 years.
Hunt on for Taupō’s best
Nominations are open for the annual 2025 Tremains Taupō Volunteer Service Awards.
Boxer reaches new heights
Taupō boxer Connor Campbell is now waiting on a decision about Commonwealth Games selection after excelling in a series of overseas fights.
Training for danger
Search & Rescue Services has opened its new Miro Street Centre of Excellence in Taupō.
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.
Nova’s a superstar
Three-year-old Nova Groosman is getting her moment in the spotlight as the community rallies to help the family deal with her rare genetic skin condition.
Mega expansion planned
Taupō’s biggest retail store Mitre 10 Mega is getting even bigger with a major expansion about to get underway.
Host a pink breakfast in May
Taupō locals are being invited to gather with friends, family and colleagues this May to host or attend a Pink Ribbon Breakfast to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.
Hot competiton
The 2026 New Zealand Three-day Event returns to Taupō on May 14-17, following last year’s event in the South Island.
A tall order
Basketballer Blaine Fitzgerald is on the up – and not just because he’s six foot six (198cm).
Keeping an eye on Taupō
Earth Sciences New Zealand opened its doors to local students last week for Earth Day, showcasing the advanced research capabilities housed at its Taupō laboratory.
Anzac artists add the colour
The Taupō RSA has been running a colouring-in competition over the month of April, as part of the RNZRSA Poppy Appeal.
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