Dan Hutchinson 14/04/2025 Dan Hutchinson 14/04/2025

Kiwi tops the podium at Taupō Supercars

It was the result Kiwis wanted with New Zealand hero Matt Payne taking out the Jason Richards Memorial Trophy, cantering to victory in a crushing performance at the ITM Taupō Super 440.

Kim Manunui 10/04/2025 Kim Manunui 10/04/2025

It’s Poppy Day this Friday, April 11

People will be able to make a donation and wear one on their lapel ahead of Anzac Day on April 25.

Dan Hutchinson 10/04/2025 Dan Hutchinson 10/04/2025

Review: Winter Driving Experience

My first car was a Mk3 Ford Cortina, the same age as me – 1972 – and as far as safety features go it was fairly rudimentary.

Dan Hutchinson 10/04/2025 Dan Hutchinson 10/04/2025

Decision time for Taupō water supply

In a week or so the Taupō public will be appraised of the Taupō District Council’s preferred option for how it will manage water (stormwater, wastewater and drinking water) in the district in future.

Kim Manunui 10/04/2025 Kim Manunui 10/04/2025

Sheep become ‘environmental do-gooders’

Tihoi dairy sheep farmer and Federated Farmers Rotorua-Taupō meat and wool chair Ruby Mulinder and husband Sean Nixon, a process engineer in the milk sector, have found a farming way of life that suits them.

Kim Manunui 10/04/2025 Kim Manunui 10/04/2025

He’s the man for the job

When they talk about top brass they’re probably talking about Gary Collins. Gary has been offloading his brand of goodness up and down the Taupō District for a couple of decades and is this month’s Harcourt’s Taupō Good Sort.

Dan Hutchinson 10/04/2025 Dan Hutchinson 10/04/2025

Taupō’s high-octane weekend

Taupō is rumbling with the sound of big V8 engines today as a procession of Mustangs and Camaros make their way through town to herald the arrival of the 2025 Repco Supercars Championship.

Dan Hutchinson 09/04/2025 Dan Hutchinson 09/04/2025

Hospice employee admits $62k fraud

Former retail operations manager at Lake Taupō Hospice Trust, Mark Wisniewski, 64, has admitted a charge of causing loss by deception of over $1,000 from his former employers.

Kim Manunui 09/04/2025 Kim Manunui 09/04/2025

There’s no place like home

There was something for everyone at the Taupō Home & Garden Show on the weekend. Dan Hutchinson went along for a look and to capture some of the action with the camera.

Dan Hutchinson 08/04/2025 Dan Hutchinson 08/04/2025

Central NI deer in the spotlight

The sika deer population in the Central North Island could be the first to gain status as a Herd of Special Interest (HOSI).

Dan Hutchinson 07/04/2025 Dan Hutchinson 07/04/2025

Taupō rider makes history at MTB World Cup

Mountain biker Sammie Maxwell has created history, becoming the first New Zealand female to win a UCI MTB Cross-country World Cup.

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

Highway reopening delayed by another week

The section of State Highway 1 between Ātiamuri and Wairakei will remain closed until April 9.

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

Aussies wake up to a Taupō Sunrise

Taupō got a boost to its profile this week, appearing on top-rating Australian breakfast show Sunrise on Wednesday morning.

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

Supercars sail the Tasman

The entire field of 24 supercars, spare parts and other equipment worth $40 million has sailed across the Tasman Sea and arrived in Taupō.

Kim Manunui 03/04/2025 Kim Manunui 03/04/2025

Time running out for wild horses

Homes are being sought for 250 wild horses to avoid the need for more drastic measures. The Kaimanawa horses are a heritage herd that lives in the Moawhango Ecological Zone, most of which is in the Waiouru Military Training Area.

Dan Hutchinson 03/04/2025 Dan Hutchinson 03/04/2025

Fighting back against Parkinson’s

Those living with Parkinson’s in Taupō are beating the odds – quite literally – thanks to an innovative exercise and social club.

Dan Hutchinson 03/04/2025 Dan Hutchinson 03/04/2025

Taupō is growing up fast

The Taupō District’s population is now more than 40,000 and expected to rise by another 25,500 people over the next 35 years.

Dan Hutchinson 03/04/2025 Dan Hutchinson 03/04/2025

Taupō cricketer’s 1000 run season

While he admits to not being too much into statistics, Generation Homes Lake Taupō Cricket Club (LTCC) batsman Archie Harrison managed to rack up plenty of runs for the club’s premier team this season.

Dan Hutchinson 03/04/2025 Dan Hutchinson 03/04/2025

High powered duo present April midday concert

Two accomplished University of Auckland musicians will present the April Midday Concert ensuring Taupō audiences get a sneak preview of the duo’s appearances at the 2025 Whakatipu Music Festival.