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Boxing event cancelled
A major boxing event planned for Taupō has been cancelled.
Showjumping winners to be decided in Taupō
The New Zealand Show Jumping Season comes to an end this weekend with the final rounds of the National Series competition taking place in Taupō at the National Equestrian Centre from Thursday.
Symmetry across the lake
A pea soup fog had us creeping along Broadlands Road at snail’s pace before we broke free of the gloom on the Rotorua side of Rainbow Mountain.
Catfish in the firing line
“Lures or bait, to be fair it doesn't really matter how they catch them so long as they catch them.”
Unlucky tree gets the chop
A protected oak tree in Tūrangi has been recommended for removal after it was accidentally over-pruned last year. The large red oak in Taupahi Road was severely pruned instead of just having two overhanging branches trimmed as requested.
Fire breaks out by river in Taupō
A fire has broken out on the southern bank of the Waikato River, near the Control Gates Bridge in Taupō on Tuesday afternoon
Ironman’s $23m cash injection
The Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Taupō late last year is being hailed a financial success, with an estimated $23 million spent in the district. About 15,000 international visitors were attracted to the district for the event on December 14 and 15, says a report commissioned by the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).
RMA reforms to end ‘culture of no’
The Government says it will cut up to 45% off compliance and administrative costs with its Resource Management Act reforms.
A rare challenge
The big smile on Tama Trueman’s face is possibly the best way to sum up triumph over adversity.
New generation masters old skills
It may not be essential to becoming national youth ranch horse champions to live just down the road from the only arena in the country that stages monthly events, but it probably helps.
The toil and trouble of Ōpepe Reserve
Today’s medley of walks may have been short on distance but certainly not short on variety, history, information or fun.
Something for every senior person
Running for over 20 years, the annual Seniors’ Expo at the Great Lake Centre showcases a range of organisations, services, interests and opportunities available to older adults in the Taupō area.
A helping hand when it’s needed
The One Taupō Trust, formed in 2015, helps families who need to travel to access specialist medical treatment.
Hot stream mysteriously turns green
Taupō’s popular, thermally-heated Otumuheke Stream mysteriously turned green on Friday last week.
Karate club members return with medals
Tūrangi Karate Club members Lisa Bell, daughter Emily Bell and Kataraina Mareikura-Fremlin, have returned from the TSKF/ISKF Australian Championships with medals.
Apologies after ‘precious’ trees accidentally felled
A contractor who accidentally removed 16 popular poplar trees on Kinloch Rd has apologised and says they will replace them with the largest specimens they can find.
Supercars return for fan favourite
All 24 Supercars will return to the streets of Taupō for the pre-event Track to Town journey. Thousands of fans lined the streets to welcome the drivers to the inaugural event in 2024. On April 10, the full fleet of Repco Supercars Championship will be making their way from the Taupō International Motorsport Park to Taupō's CBD by the lake.
Planting days about to get underway
As daylight saving draws to a close and cooler autumn temperatures set in, Greening Taupō is ready to launch its planting calendar for 2025. Each year, Greening Taupō, Kids Greening Taupō and Project Tongariro plant about 30,000 native trees, inviting individuals, families, groups, and businesses to get involved.
Twelve injured in two-vehicle crash
Police are responding to a serious accident on SH5 between Taupō and Napier.
Tongariro Crossing off limits after hiker dies
A man collapsed and died while walking the Tongariro Crossing on Saturday.
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