Recent Stories
We are pleased to bring you the latest from around the Taupō & Tūrangi communities. Reporting local, supporting local.
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Bright future for solar ventures
Construction is underway on a 15-megawatt solar farm near Tūrangi, in what is a joint venture between solar developer Lightyears Solar and eight Māori-owned entities.
Switch off and have fun
The Anamata Community Colour Run proved popular on Saturday – one of the many events that were part of the Digital Detox Day.
Taking on the world at 90+
A pair of Taupō bowlers with a combined century of experience are heading to England in January to compete in the World Indoor Bowls Championships.
‘Rugby royalty’ fires up fundraiser
Two mates teed off alongside former All Black Carlos Spencer and his son Peyton at the Kinloch Club on the weekend after winning an auction that raised about $2,000 for the Kinloch Volunteer Fire Brigade.
Art at the south end
A Tūrangi arts collective is giving artists dotted around the southern end of Lake Taupō a valuable outlet for their work.
KC Rams rumble on
The Paparata Farms King Country Rams continued their superb Heartland Championship campaign with a convincing 57–12 victory over a valiant Buller side at the Taumarunui Domain.
Rolling into the summer bowling season
Bowls Taupō’s summer season is underway. Although the weather was not exactly summery for the opening on September 20, that didn’t stop a large group of members from turning out.
Is 2027 finally our year?
We’ve been talking about it for a while, economic recovery. We’ve gone through the process of inflation and interest rate easing - done all the right things.
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A small community library has popped up outside the Anglers Table café in Tūrangi, giving locals and visitors free access to books.
Battle of the pests
More than 250 hectares of weed control has been carried out and 91 deer removed from Tongariro National Park since fires destroyed thousands of hectares of alpine ecosystems late last year.
Santa Claus is coming to town afterall
The Taupō Santa Parade is back on thanks to the support of several local businesses.
Council mergers delayed
A government climbdown on forced council mergers has been blasted by councillors up and down the country.
Seal headlines Summer Concert
A star-studded line-up has been announced for the Summer Concert in Taupō at the end of January.
Overcoming obstacles – for fun
When it comes to staying fit, Taupō’s Laura Grant is taking it to the next level – literally.
Artwork symbolises solar connections
Reupene Wall, a Māori carver with deep roots in the Pūrāpoto region, has completed his first commissioned artwork — an intricately carved tōtara piece created for the new Te Rāhui solar farm east of Taupō.
Tree-mendous use of a chopper
A Taupō company has used a helicopter to trim trees near live high-voltage powerlines in what it says is a first for New Zealand and milestone for lines companies.
A volcanic wonderland
What a Goldilocks sort of Monday, not too hot and not too cold. A welcome change from the awful weather and cancellation of last week’s walk.
Riding to the top of the world
Taupo's Micah Wallace has picked up three gold medals and a silver at the AIMS Games — and that's on top of holding a world title in BMX.
Rams draw big Taupō crowd
The Paparata Farms King Country Rams remain at the top of the Heartland Championship table after overpowering Ngāti Porou East Coast 52–10 under lights at Owen Delany Park in Taupō.
Taupō’s big night out
What a night it was at the 2026 Stella A.C.E. (Awards Celebration Evening) - proudly sponsored by Livingstone Building.
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