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Speakeasy nights promise a taste of the roaring '20s
A password and finding the hidden entrance will be crucial to gaining access to one of Centrestage's two speakeasy nights in August
VinFast IRONMAN up for NZ event award
Last year's world championship IRONMAN in Taupō has been named as a finalist in the 2025 NZEA New Zealand Event Awards decided in September.
Network investment and community support take priority for TLC
The Lines Company is looking to focus on network infrastructure investment and community support for 2025/26.
Former Hospice manager sentenced to 16 months prison
A sentence of imprisonment rather than home detention has been handed down to the former manager who stole over $60,000 from Lake Taupō Hospice Trust.
Election primer for 2025
Nominations are now open for those wanting to stand for the 13 positions available on the Taupō District Council and one for the Taupō-Rotorua ward of the Waikato Regional Council.
Traffic patrols to include roads with raised limits
New raised speed limits no excuse to speed over the limit, say Police.
Speed reversals see limits between Taupō and Tūrangi going back up
The NZTA survey results are in and the speed limits between Taupō and Tūrangi are heading back up. Most highways around Taupō and surrounding districts will return to higher speeds after public feedback, but some key sections will remain slower. Find out which roads are affected.
Traffic Cones to Remain as Taupō Weigh Station Asphalt Cures
Motorists will notice traffic management continuing on state highways around Taupō as new asphalt needs 30 days to cure before weigh-in-motion technology can be installed.
SH1 Between Ātiamuri and Wairakei Reopening This Afternoon
Motorists will be able to use SH1 between Ātiamuri and Wairakei from this afternoon, with temporary traffic management and reduced speed limits in place.
Street Smart young driver programme is 'hands-on'
Driver training that helps young people become more responsible behind the wheel.
Taupō District Council Launches Water Services Consultation with Three Options
Taupō District Council is asking residents to consider three options for future water services delivery, with council preferring to keep services in-house despite government pressure toward regional models.
Taupō Mayor Defends 8.4% Rate Rise
Taupō District Council has proposed an 8.4% average rates increase for 2025/26, slightly above the forecast figure, as councillors make tough decisions on service delivery.
Taupō District Water Restrictions Lifted as Autumn Arrives
Water restrictions across Taupō and surrounding areas have been lifted following reduced demand.