Latest from Taupo

Sublime with Rome announce New Zealand summer tour

They'll be making seven stops across New Zealand.

'Better than cocaine', say all-seasons lake dippers

Swimmers love nothing better than a refreshing plunge in the coolest months.

A creamy curry without the bad stuff

Olivia Moore conjures up a silky, creamy, healthy curry option.

'I wanted to kill you': Victim lashes out at her rapist

"You became a thief of the worst imaginable kind."

Pig carcasses and dirty bus stops rile readers

Taupō readers give their vote in the thumbs up and thumbs down section.

Asteroid City: Star studded and 'enjoyably shallow'

A star studded cast provides welcome relief from the deep and meaningful.

Love of horses sees horse race named in honour of Julia Wilding

Taupō Racing Club will name a race at Ladies Day after the late Julia Wilding.

Supercars set to supercharge Central North Island tourism

Supercars are coming to Taupō providing a big boost to the central North Island economy.

Local charities celebrate funding milestone

A community foundation is celebrating a huge donation milestone for Taupō charities.

Life gets larger for young popstars

Young Taupō musicians will get their chance to take to the stage.

Lotto winners in Hamilton, Paeroa, Taupō

There’s a new millionaire in the Waikato region.

Gang funeral and procession set to cause traffic disruption

Additional police staff would be deployed across parts of the Bay of Plenty.

Truckies radio ahead to avoid disaster on treacherous section of SH1

Drivers and locals are calling for action on SH1 at Bulli Point, but are they being heard?

Scholarship available for Tūrangi school leavers

Students in the Central Plateau region were invited to apply for the educational fund.

Walking to explore the Taupō region

Taupō's walkers have been out and about again this week.

Review: Talent and prejudice collide in 'Chevalier'

This fascinating story of the little-known rival of Mozart is visually gorgeous.