Recent Stories
We are pleased to bring you the latest from around the Taupō & Tūrangi communities. Reporting local, supporting local.
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Getting cash back on the mortgage
We get clients asking about bank cashback offers spurred along by social media posts stating you can get $30k cashback if you switch your mortgage.
A honey of a deal
It’s a sweet deal if you’ve got the money.
Empowering communities a winning strategy
The Lines Company has been named as a finalist in the Distributor of the Year category at the 2026 New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards.
Acting up on Centre Stage
While Taupō wintertime can feel ice cold at times, Centre Stage comes in flaming hot with its latest production 'The Cripple of Inishmaan', written by Martin McDonagh.
Bouncing into the US
Taupō’s Lake City Squad is keeping its feet up ahead of a cultural korero between Māori and America’s Pechanga and Kumeyaay tribes.
Youths arrested after vehicle thefts
Detective Sergeant Craig Dalton says is it is a huge amount for the small town.
Community spirit alive and well
Amanda Garmonsway has quite a few skeletons in the closet but that’s only part of the story.
The future of Taupō District
Five weeks ago, local government reform was a slow-moving Central Government project.
Taupō ‘cat’ claims top ‘chops’
Former Taupō student Louisa Williamson has won Best Jazz Artist at the 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards.
Kinloch Kindy takes first step
A generous gift from a developer and an innovative use of development contributions by the Taupō District Council means a new kindergarten for Kinloch is almost a reality.
Youth health clinic expands
Anamata Cafe, a confidential health service for youth across the Taupō District, has expanded its offerings because of rising demand.
Cowabunga dude! Toys return
Taupō has its own Toy Story thanks to Sam Westlake.
Chasing rainbows
Years of dedication to the pursuit of trophy trout underpin this year’s overall winner in the Taupō fishery photography competition.
Winter is coming!
Get in quick to book your place at one of the many events that make up the Malcolm Flowers Insurances Winter Festival.
Slow motion fashion
If you’re struggling to work out what to wear to work each day, spare a thought for Julian Bishop
Still spinning the wheels
They may be getting long in the tooth, but the cogs keep turning smoothly for a couple of keen cyclists, awarded inaugural life memberships to the Taupō Cycling Club (road cycling).
Councils coy on merger options
Community input is being sought as Taupō District Council and surrounding councils begin “rushed” conversations over possible arranged marriages.
Through thick and thin
Volunteer rescuer Anton Romirer has spent more than two decades helping people through some of the country’s toughest conditions, notably with the same 1994 Toyota Hilux for every callout.
Short-term economic outlook
After several years of restrictive monetary policy to control inflation, we were on a solid path to recovery. There was a clear path ahead, then someone decided to go play in the sand.
Pets Page
We went on the hunt for the cutest, weirdest, funniest pets in Taupo; here’s a selection of what we found
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