Recent Stories
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Alleged burglar caught in the act
Police say they have thwarted a burglar’s plans to rob Taupō power tool store last night.
Hospital staffing revived
Taupō Hospital has more than double the number of Senior Medical Officers it had just over a year ago.
You’re not alone, says survivor
A Taupō man who has been battling one of the most aggressive forms of prostate cancer is now hoping to establish the town's first support group for men with the disease.
Peter John Feickert, A Tribute to an Unforgettable Kiwi Farmer
“If your dream doesn’t frighten you, it’s not big enough.”
This was the catch phrase that Peter Feickert used to inspire the sheep farmers in the mountains of China.
Fit and fearless on the world stage
Taupō athletes have made their mark on the world stage, with four local competitors achieving outstanding results at the inaugural Deadly Dozen World Championships
Campaign seeks ‘food curious’ couples
Regional tourism agencies Destination Great Lake Taupō (Love Taupō) and RotoruaNZ are leading a government-funded campaign to promote a series of new food tourism trails
Fire destroys unique habitat
Last week’s fire at the Broadlands Road Geothermal Reserve has dealt a blow to a sensitive ecological area.
Priorities for another term
In the last of three profiles on the candidates for the Taupō Electorate, Upston admits both projects are not where they need to be.
Your equipment works for you
A truck doesn't make money sitting in the yard. An excavator doesn't generate income parked up. And a tractor only earns its keep when it's working.
Santa sends out an SOS
Taupō’s annual Santa Parade won’t be going ahead this year unless a new organiser can be found.
Rams storm to the top
Paparata Farms King Country Rams 55 – South Canterbury 22
Rates cap comes with trade-offs
Taupō District Mayor John Funnell says he’s ready to cap rate increases before they are required in 2029, but warns "something will have to give".
Community Planting Day - Saturday 5th September
Join in with some great people helping to plant more native plants at Hipapatua.
A fine dining success story
Running a restaurant post-Covid has been a tough prospect but Phill and Nora Blackburne’s passion and perseverance is paying off in accolades and awards.
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.
Choosing a Date Activity That Helps You Connect
Once a mutual match has been made, one of the first questions is often surprisingly.
Make your own choice says PM
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the government is not forcing amalgamation onto councils, and it is “up to you guys” what happens in Taupō.
Could an Offset Mortgage Make Your Savings Work Harder?
When you have a mortgage, your savings could be doing more than sitting in the bank.
Rural medical students heading for Taupō
Taupō Hospital will become a long-term training site for University of Auckland medical students in 2027.
Fire closes highway at Broadlands.
Strong winds are fanning a fire on the outskirts of Taupō.
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