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Greenstone Entertainment reveals 2027 Summer Concert line-up
Next year's Greenstone Entertainment Summer Concerts roster is a distinctly British line-up.
Taupō: Taiopenga Tūwharetoa celebrates 40th anniversary
As Taiopenga, the Ngāti Tūwharetoa Schools Kapa Haka Festival, commemorated its 40th anniversary during Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2026, Local Democracy Reporting spoke with Te Ururoa Flavell, one of its original organisers.
Inside Taupō’s Two-Hat Restaurant: Meet Embra’s Nora
Nora Blackburne from Embra Restaurant joins the Love Taupō Check-In to talk about retaining two Good Food Guide hats for a third year, showcasing New Zealand produce, and why food is becoming an important part of the Taupō visitor experience.
Waikato Regional Council posts $40m loss on public transport as fares rise
More people are using Waikato’s public transport network but the regional council has still taken a $40 million loss on operational costs. And ticket prices are about to go up for bus and train users, as the council tries to ensure fares cover more of the cost of the service.
Nursing scholarships support Toi Ohomai ākonga
A scholarship programme involving Southern Cross Health Trust for student nurses is an investment in student success and future healthcare, says Toi Ohomai.
Logan Patterson on 25 Games for King Country
King Country Rams centre Logan Patterson joins The Good Sports after reaching 25 games for the province. He talks about earning his blazer, his journey back from injury, the Rams’ strong season, scoring in six straight games, and what makes the current team and coaching group special.
World Champion Tom King on the Deadly Dozen
Taupō builder Tom King has been crowned a Deadly Dozen world champion. He joins The Good Sports to explain the gruelling hybrid event, his 10-11 hour training weeks, teaming up with Sally Harrison, and what’s next as he takes on more Deadly Dozen and HYROX events.
Taupo Intermediate's Road to the AIMS Games
Chainsaw and Pilot Paul catch up with Sam Bradley (née Warrener), Ironman champion and Taupo Intermediate sports coordinator, on preparing five teams and 23 athletes for the Zespri AIMS Games, 5-11 September in Tauranga.
Saddle Up: NZ Secondary Schools Equestrian Champs Preview
Sticks and Stinger chat with Toni McIntosh from the National Equestrian Centre about the North Island Secondary Schools equestrian champs (Aug 31 to Sept 4), Taupo's biggest event yet with 534 riders and 108 teams.
New Zealand’s First-Ever Golden Retriever Gathering
Calling all Golden Retrievers and their humans! Come along for a special morning on Sunday 4 October from 8:30am and celebrate Goldens, community and good times in Taupō.
BFA Taupō Day Night Thriller MTB
The BFA Taupō Day Night Thriller MTB is back!. Saturday 26 September 2026 Patuiwi Forest & Spa Park, Taupō
New Zealand Taxidermy Competition 2026
Come along and check out the New Zealand Taxidermy Competition 2026 this weekend!
NEW! SKATE & SING!
Roll, Sing, Create, Perform Spend the day learning new skills, having fun and putting it all together for a little performance at the end of the day. No musical experience needed just bring your enthusiasm and be ready to have a go!