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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.
The Incredible Story of the Ernest Kemp
The incredible story behind Taupō’s iconic steamboat, from its beginnings in Kerikeri to its unexpected journey to Lake Taupō, and Pete’s remarkable personal connection to the boat.
Amplify seeks info on AI in six monthly local business survey
Amplify's latest six-monthly business survey is seeking more information on how AI is being used locally by retailers and industry.
Council opens new Owen Delany Park sports hub
A brand-new community sports hub at Owen Delany Park will triple the number of changing rooms available for athletes using the park.
School marks another milestone as it rebuilds following fire
Taupō-nui-a-Tia College principal Ben Claxton and the school staff will next week have all the students back on the same site as the school marks another milestone in its recovery from a fire in February.
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.
Taupō's George Green named in NZ Under-19 squad for Samoa tournament
Former Taupō AFC junior George Green has been selected in the New Zealand Men's Under-19 squad, the Youth All Whites, ahead of the OFC Championship in Samoa next month.
Rose Prisk: Taupo's Masters Hockey Legend on Chasing World Cups at 45+
Rose Prisk joins Stinger & Sticks after the Masters Hockey World Cup, reflecting on New Zealand’s 9th-place finish in the Women’s Over-45 division, the challenges of competing overseas, playing alongside former Black Sticks, and representing New Zealand in a largely self-funded sport.
MTF Finance Taupō Elevate – Cam Calkoen
Taupō, meet your Elevate 2026 speaker. Cam Calkoen, 2020 New Zealand Speaker of the Year, is taking the MTF Finance Elevate Taupō stage on 3 November and we CAN NOT WAIT. Born with cerebral palsy and told from a young age there were many things he wouldn’t be able to do, Cam chose a different path.
Harcourts Taupō Pink Walk
Harcourts Taupō Pink Walk is back for 2026 and we are so proud to be sponsoring this wonderful event! Join us Sunday 4th October 9.30am at Secombe Park, Rainbow Dive for a morning of fun, prizes, and walking together in support of the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ
Wairakei Primary School Annual Pet Day
Come along and support Wairakei Primary School students as they show off their much-loved pets, demonstrate responsible animal care and compete in a range of fun categories. On Saturday 17th October
SH1 Tūrangi–Motuoapa Full Closure for Waiotaka Bridge maintenance
State Highway 1 (SH1) between Tūrangi and Motuoapa will be fully closed from 8pm Thursday 1 October until 5am Tuesday 6 October while critical strengthening work is carried out on the Waiotaka Bridge, near Waiotaka Scenic Reserve.