Recent stories
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Minister wades in to help
Taupō District’s trout bag limits will increase for the new fishing season.
Punching through to the big time
Taupō’s teenage boxing sensation Connor Campbell has been selected to represent New Zealand at the Commonwealth Games next month.
Small bike, big dreams
James Drought is proving that age is no barrier when it comes to chasing your dreams.
Carol calls time on Kura
Carol Hunter has been manning the low desk at the end of the long and narrow Kura Gallery since 1998 but is now calling time on nearly three decades in the business.
A blast from the past
Two events are being held to mark the 30th anniversary of the 1995-96 Ruapehu eruptions.
Smooth finish to apprenticeship
A 20-year-old Taupō plasterer has taken out the Apprentice of the Year title at the Resene Construction Systems – Rockcote & Plaster Systems National Gala Awards in Christchurch last month.
Crash claims second life
A second person has died following a crash in on Te Heuheu Road in central Taupō on May 29.
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.
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