Recent Stories
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‘Fairly unstable’ actors sought for show
Fast paced, farcical, and relying on audience interaction – it’s Shakespeare not as we know it… or maybe it’s quite close to how plays were presented in his day.
Keeping the wheels spinning
As the cyclists line up again this weekend for the Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge , behind the scenes hundreds of volunteers and community groups are giving and gaining from the event.
The healing power of trout fishing
A global trout-fishing movement for those undergoing treatment or living with cancer is providing relief for Kiwi men.
The house built with love
The community came, it built a house and now Hospice is $220,000 better off.
Jumping into the spotlight
It’s not just cyclists in town this week with the country’s top show jumpers here for the Taupō World Cup at Fiber Fresh National Equestrian Centre.
Clam clan ready to repopulate
Breeding season for the invasive freshwater gold clam (Corbicula fluminea) has begun.
An invitation to join the 47th running of the Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge.
Excitement is building around Lake Taupō in the lead up to the 47th annual Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge. Riders, enthusiasts and supporters will be gathering, ready for the big day 29th November.
Mentors make the difference
It only takes two hours a week to make a big difference in someone’s life, but a local mentoring initiative is struggling to find male role models to make it happen.
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.
Rescuers seek night vision superpower
Superpowers are not cheap but the crew of Greenlea Rescue Helicopter really want to see in the dark.
Taupō Racing’s biggest day yet
Taupō Racing Club is gearing up for its richest prize ever with $100,000 up for grabs in the Harcourts Taupō Cup.
What’s on in Taupō District
Seventy-year-old cars will be spotted around Taupō on Saturday and Sunday November 22-23 when the Jowett Car Club holds its weekend away.
Brown Butter, Orange & White Chocolate Skillet Cookie
Recipe sponsored by Chef’s Compliments
Insights with Infinance - Commercial property mortgages
In New Zealand’s dynamic property market, commercial property mortgages continue to play a crucial role in supporting business growth and investment.
Tongariro open for business
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing has reopened, albeit with a charred section at the beginning of the track.
Triple success in triathlon
It has been an outstanding year for the Taupō Triathlon Club, and it couldn’t have finished on a higher note. Three club members proudly represented New Zealand at the recent World Triathlon Championships held in Wollongong, Australia.
Top sportspeople honoured
Taupō’s annual sports awards had everything from rodeo bull riding to kart racing and karate.
Concrete surface for popular track
The winding path down to Otumuheke Stream track at Spa Park is being concreted.
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.
Top students set sights on the future
Tauhara College dux for 2025 Mikayla Turley was “definitely surprised” to get the top student award.
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