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Billion-dollar energy boost
Mercury is planning up to $1 billion in new investment at its Ngā Tamariki and Rotokawa geothermal fields.
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.
Get airborne on your bike
Spa Jam takes place at Spa Park BMX track on May 30-31. It is open to all ages with action happening from midday on both days. It is $15 to ride. There are cash prizes and all proceeds go back into improving the park.
Hunt on for Taupō’s best
Nominations are open for the annual 2025 Tremains Taupō Volunteer Service Awards.
Closing the gap on property deals
Bridging finance can be a fast, flexible solution to secure property before you’ve sold your current property, allowing you to upgrade with certainty.
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.
Revolving credit and offset accounts
So you have a mortgage and want to look at ways to reduce interest paid. Putting a portion on revolving credit and using offset accounts can save you interest.
May events guide
TechWeek 2026 kicks off next week in Taupō and Tūrangi, so if you’ve been thinking about getting along to one of the events, now’s the time to book it in.
Centrestage: The Cripple of Inishmaan
‘Cripple of Inishmaan’ director Nigel Vanner is keen to stress that the play is very funny, and that the word “cripple” should be taken in context.
Charges laid over alleged hit-and-run
A 22-year-old man is before the courts following an alleged hit-and-run collision between a motorcycle and a person on a pedestrian crossing 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.
Revolving credit and offset accounts
So you have a mortgage and want to look at ways to reduce interest paid. Putting a portion on revolving credit and using offset accounts can save you interest.
Student injured in crash
Police are trying to identify the rider and passenger on a trail bike following a serious crash on Monday afternoon that injured a Tauhara College student.
Future of council under review
When Taupō Mayor John Funnell got the top job last year, he had no idea he would at some point be given three months to convince Wellington how and if his council should still exist.
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.
Slow release for fertiliser revolution
A Taupō-based fertiliser company has developed an innovative slow-release product that reduces nitrogen use but is stuck in legislative limbo when it comes to crucial claims about its ability to reduce on-farm greenhouse gas emissions.
Mega expansion planned
Taupō’s biggest retail store Mitre 10 Mega is getting even bigger with a major expansion about to get underway.
Understanding reverse mortgages
So, you’re near to or retired, own your home, maybe an investment property, looking to release some funds for any amount of activities or projects.
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