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Volunteer Great Lake Taupō hard to miss in new caravan
The new caravan is the product of a joint effort by local individuals and organisations.

Three Waters: 'Like trying to design an aeroplane while they're flying it'
Three Waters: Taupō agrees for the need to change but says the proposed model is flawed.
Editor's Picks

Floyd clawing his way back to purrfect health
Floyd is a live-in manager and vermin exterminator.

Taupō rock art collective to preserve precious taonga
The collective needs support to continue growing its kaupapa.

A matter of fate: Journey of man paralysed in mountain bike accident
Screening of the documentary will raise funds for the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter.

July Gardening Guide: Tips for a fresh supply of produce
July is a good time to plant your garlic, strawberries and onion seedlings

Man dies on Mt Ruapehu after skiing accident
Local iwi held a karakia for the man but a rahui was not placed on the mountain.

Kids to benefit from new music fund
Donations made to the fund will be managed by the Geyser Community Foundation

Adventure and inspiration at Mountain Film Festival
The 2022 New Zealand Mountain Film Festival's National Tour is coming to Taupō.

Four arrested, gun found following Taupō disorder
A firearm was found and the four occupants were taken into custody.

'Get up and do things': Advice from a 90-year-old good sort
Tips on leading a meaningful retirement from 90-year-old Taupō volunteer.
Film reviews

Parallel Mothers beautifully told and sensitively filmed
FILM REVIEW: Jen Shieff gives her thoughts on Parallel Mothers.

Mothering Sunday: Good acting makes up for shortcomings in script
FILM REVIEW: Jen Shieff gives her thoughts on Mothering Sunday.

Downton Abbey – A New Era: 'The British are on their way'
FILM REVIEW: Jen Shieff gives her thoughts on Downton Abbey - A New Era.

New dog area for Animal Care Tūrangi as number of animals nears 'crisis level'
Animal Care Tūrangi was able to adopt out 28 animals in June to avoid being overwhelmed.

Council faces tough decision on Better Off Funding
Applying for the funding does not mean the council agrees with the Three Waters reforms.

Volunteer Great Lake Taupō hard to miss in new caravan
The new caravan is the product of a joint effort by local individuals and organisations.

Three Waters: 'Like trying to design an aeroplane while they're flying it'
Three Waters: Taupō agrees for the need to change but says the proposed model is flawed.

'Get up and do things': Advice from a 90-year-old good sort
Tips on leading a meaningful retirement from 90-year-old Taupō volunteer.

Kids to benefit from new music fund
Donations made to the fund will be managed by the Geyser Community Foundation

July Gardening Guide: Tips for a fresh supply of produce
July is a good time to plant your garlic, strawberries and onion seedlings

Four arrested, gun found following Taupō disorder
A firearm was found and the four occupants were taken into custody.

Taupō gang fight: Gun seen, poles used as weapons
Police are making inquiries in the CBD.

Man dies on Mt Ruapehu after skiing accident
Local iwi held a karakia for the man but a rahui was not placed on the mountain.

Refuse charges rise at landfill and transfer stations
The increases are due to rising government charges

Taupō Weather: First month of winter wet and mild
Taupō's weather highlights for the past week

Adventure and inspiration at Mountain Film Festival
The 2022 New Zealand Mountain Film Festival's National Tour is coming to Taupō.

Parallel Mothers beautifully told and sensitively filmed
FILM REVIEW: Jen Shieff gives her thoughts on Parallel Mothers.

Driver missing after ute collides with truck
The serious crash involved a truck-and-trailer unit and a ute.

New Zealand's largest cycling event all go for November
The Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge will be held for the 44th time.

'A fantastic legacy': Christine McElwee dies, aged 75
Christine McElwee was a long-time Taupō advocate, historian and local body politician.

Emergency housing motel murder accused lose name suppression fight
Two men charged over a murder at a Taupō emergency housing motel can now be named.

Get out your ukulele, The Nukes are coming
Calling all Taupō ukulele players, or wannabe players, workshop and concert are coming.

Bronze Matariki celebration at Marotiri School
Marotiri School is on an epic sustainability journey.

Tūrangi couple to glide, spin and slide at Wake Park World Champs
Blair and Chelsea Robertson are set to represent New Zealand on the world stage

Healthy lifestyle for Tūwharetoa health providers
Taking their health into their own hands, or feet, Taupō Iwi health workers walk the lake.

Letting the rainbow shine: Pride Week in Taupō
Anamata is a charitable trust promoting health and well-being for all.

Taupō offers geothermal power option for industrial businesses
Taupō hapū trust taps into the fire within, He Ahi, and creates new industrial lots.

Police release names of Taupō fatal crash victims
Inquiries into the crash are ongoing.

Covid outbreak in Rotorua Hospital ward forces temporary closure
Eighteen patients have since tested positive.

Green Gang makes big effort to work sustainably
Entries are now open for the Stella Awards with both business and individual categories.

'Drop in the bucket': Hospice grateful for $3.1m boost but more needed
One-off funding of more than $3 million has been announced but is it enough?

Top-notch racing as teams do battle for charity
The annual Battle of the teams event attracted New Zealand's best riders

Downton Abbey – A New Era: 'The British are on their way'
FILM REVIEW: Jen Shieff gives her thoughts on Downton Abbey - A New Era.

Around the Dinner Table: Cafe Lacus' venison burger
In Around the Dinner Table, we catch up with local foodies and share a favourite recipe

Photographer shares Matariki night sky video
Taupō photographer stays up all night to film the stars and the wonders of nature.