Regulation changes aim to enhance the Taupō fishery
New daily bag limits for trout and a couple of other changes should be attractive for anglers and help manage the fishery in Taupō, says the Department of Conservation.
Chris Marshall
Tauhara College celebrates 50 years with a school reunion
Old boys and old girls will be getting together in October to celebrate Tauhara College's 50 years.
Le Currents unveils biggest lineup in its history
Le Currents has confirmed an impressive roster of international and local talent for the December 27-28 concert at Riverside Park this year.
Lincraft has announced it is closing its physical stores in the months ahead
Lincraft has announced it will be closing its physical stores and winding back to becoming just an online retailer.
Pickleball growing fast
Pickleball in Taupō is growing fast and club members say it's a game for all ages.
Collab provides ensemble experience for youth
The 2026 Youth Collab again provided valuable group or orchestra experience for young strings players, says Taupō Youth Strings Orchestra conductor Richard Paull.
Intrepid Travel launches four-day Ruapehu winter break package
A new four-day package to Whakapapa with an option of snow activities or off mountain alternatives, with return transport from Auckland, is aimed at Australians as well as domestic tourists.
Le Currents expands to two days for 2026
Le Currents returns to Taupō on December 27 and 28 this year as a two-day festival for the first time, and back at Riverside Park.
Blam's bassist Tim Mahon hits town with The Great Kerfuffle
Blam Blam Blam bassist Tim Mahon has been around the block in musical terms and is now hitting Taupō with The Great Kerfuffle.
Arts funds open now with a particular focus on youth
Emerging artists, musicians and actors are being urged to see if there's a Geyser Community Foundation fund that could help them further their careers.
Competition winner lands a season's licence
A huge rainbow caught on Lake Otamangakau helped Karl Sawyer win this year's DOC Taupō fishery photography competition.
Acclaimed Taupō saxophonist named as best jazz artist 2026
Louisa Williamson is pursuing music opportunities in the UK with the Best Jazz Artist award at the 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards under her belt.
Alan Simmons awarded MNZM for services to outdoor recreation
Tūrangi outdoorsman acknowledged in King's Birthday honours with MNZM.
Drizzle doesn't dampen planting spirit
Hundreds turned out to get thousands of natives planted yesterday (June 4) in the annual Greening Taupō Day.
Third strings collaboration builds playing numbers
A strings workshop and concert will help younger strings players get experience in an orchestra and performing to the public.
Tauhara College takes on High School Musical
High School Musical is onstage June 4-6 at Tauhara College.