Heavy rain and lake storage ease winter power pressure
Mercury says recent rain has reduced concerns of a repeat of last year's energy shortfall.
Chris Marshall
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.
Final hurrah for Fergus before work in the UK beckons
Former Taupō musician Fergus Byett will accompany two singers from Waikato University at the midday concert on July 11
Armoured combat: fun for not just the Middle Aged
Fancy trying armoured combat close to how it was in the Middle Ages?
Under 18 rugby boys on development pathway
The 21 young rugby players heading to Mount Maunganui today (July 3) for a development camp includes a strong contingent of boys from Taupō college and local club teams.
Miraka celebrates record number of winning farms
Dairy processor Miraka has celebrated 17 supplier farms achieving full points in Te Ara Miraka its farming excellence programme.
Briefing for prospective local body candidates
Local body candidate briefing should outline what can and can't be said during electioneering.
TDC adopts in-house model for water services after acrimonious discussion
Discussion descended into grievance airing for councillor Duncan Campbell at vote time during water services discussion
Dates Confirmed for Historic NZ Supercars Double Header
Taupō will host Supercars April 10-12, followed by Christchurch's inaugural round April 17-19, 2026, in the championship's first-ever New Zealand double header.
Reserve encroachments a long running issue
Encroachments onto nearby reserves by neighbouring residents are not new but the Taupō District Council may now be looking at some firmer policy directions.
Online only system goes live for fishing licences
Fishing licences for the Taupō Trout Fishery will only be available online under a new licence system that goes live this week.
Election hopefuls begin canvassing support
A number of candidates intending to stand under the Let's Go, Taupō banner in October's local body elections have announced their intentions and philosophies
Arrest in Tūrangi homicide investigation
A 27-year-old man has been charged with breaching a protection order and more charges are being considered following a death in Tūrangi on Friday.