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Tough loss at Oamaru
The Paparata Farms King Country Rams had a heartbreaking loss to North Otago on Saturday being pipped 32-31 at Oamaru.
Feeding the machine
Tourism businesses need to consider “machines and humans” in their marketing plans, with New Zealand at risk of slipping down the search rankings, thanks to AI trends, says a senior Tourism New Zealand marketing manager.
Hats on for Taupō restaurants.
Two Taupō restaurants have retained their two-hat status in the most recent Cuisine Good Food Awards and a further seven have made the coveted listings.
Making ends meet
Air New Zealand's regional boss is apologising for a high cancellation rate on the Taupō to Auckland route but also warns it is losing money.
What’s On - August 27 onwards
New Zealand Blood Service will be holding multiple mobile drives at Great Lake Centre, 5 Story Place, Taupō over the upcoming months.
Winston rides into town
It’s been 48 years since Winston Peters first entered Parliament and he sticks around because he wants young people to have the same opportunities that he did.
Connecting over shared experiences
Waipahihi Hall was alive with conversation at the Taupō Disability Focus Inclusion Hui last week.
‘Chocness Monster’ makes its mark
Lakeman has had three of its beers included in the top 25 of the annual New World Beer and Cider Awards.
Million-dollar views on the K2K
Waves crashing on the foreshore was a surprise given the shining yellow icon on Sunday’s weather map.
Pests outpace farmer efforts
A new survey shows farmers are struggling to get on top of rising pest animal numbers on their farms, despite spending more on controls each year.
A coordinated effort
OPINION: The decision to designate sika deer in the Kaimanawa and Kaweka Forest Parks as the North Island’s first Herd of Special Interest (HOSI) reflects a practical approach to managing one of New Zealand’s valued game animals.
Aussie arrivals head for Taupō
Direct flights from Hamilton Airport to Sydney and the Gold Coast are proving a winner with almost two-thirds of inbound visitors making their way to Taupō.
The right insurance for your mortgage
Getting the mortgage is one thing. Looking after it is another.
A reason behind every daffodil
A familiar splash of yellow will return to Taupō this week, as Daffodil Day collectors take to the streets to support people impacted by cancer.
Trout centre fights to stay afloat
When Taupō District Council concluded its education partnership with the Tongariro National Trout Centre in 2024, local school trips stopped going.
King Country Rams retain the hardware
The Paparata Farms King Country Rams have made a flying start to their Heartland Championship campaign, retaining the Bill Osborne Taonga and reclaiming the Centurions Cup with an impressive 48–29 victory over Thames Valley at Te Kūiti.
Flu season hits hard
Winter influenza in Taupō is ‘horrendous’ and creating record levels of demand for doctors, ambulance and hospital services.
The only way is up
Taupō's newest hotel is almost ready to open its doors. After almost four years of renovation, developer Murray Jones is putting the finishing touches on a 30-room hotel above Finns Bistro and Beer Garden on Tūwharetoa St. The next stage of the development will involve three apartments above Cobb & Co, attached to the new hotel.
Double unhappy for Taupō fireworks
The cost of putting on events looks like it will hit both of Taupō’s fireworks shows this year. The cancellation by the Taupō District Council of the town’s annual Big Bang New Year’s Eve fireworks display was last week being put down to costs and environmental concerns.
A hole in one, times four
They have been handing out prize money left right and centre at Lake Taupo Golf Challenge, with four people taking the top prize of $10,000 so far this year. The latest winner was Bruce Taylor from Taranaki who only hit 20 of his 50 balls before the $10,000 shot.
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