Miraka announces final 2024/25 season milk price
Miraka, now owned by Open Country Dairy, has confirmed a final base milk price of $10.16 / kgMS with an additional $0.17 for those earning a Te Ara Miraka premium.
Taupō News
Speed limit drop proposed for Motutere stretch of SH1
Public consultation has opened on a proposal to lower the speed limit to 60km/h on a short section of State Highway 1 at Motutere, following safety concerns from the local community.
Taupō Rugby and Sports name coaching staff for senior side
Taupō Rugby and Sports Club has named its coaching staff for a senior side returning to top level local club competition in 2026.
Panel on Māori Wards urges collaboration and for people to become more informed
Panellists on Māori Wards urge understanding on collaboration in local government and how to achieve equitable outcomes.
Barbecue Mania 7 promises hot and smoky action
Barbecue Mania 7 is an opportunity to find out more about the latest in barbecue cuisine and catch some hot cooking action.
Hangmen: simultaneously gritty and comic
Centre Stage Taupō's next show is a thriller comedy that dives headfirst into the morality of capital punishment.
Benson a unit of great support to Lake Taupō Coastguard
Lake Taupō Coastguard's Jeff Benson has enhanced safety both on the Waikato River and Lake Taupō.
Great Lake Film Society wins regional final
The Great Lake Film Society has once again proven it has the Midas touch.
Great Lake Film Society looking to pull another winner out of 'The Hat Trick'
Previous award winners the Great Lake Film Society are looking to do it again with this year's 48Hour Film Festival entry.
Winter Fest raised funds distributed to families in need
This year's Winter Festival will distribute around $10,000 to families in need of assistance this year - and planning for next year's festival is already underway.
Ngāti Tūwharetoa mourn the passing of paramount chief Sir Tumu Te Heuheu
The ariki and paramount chief of Ngāti Tūwharetoa Sir Tumu Te Heuheu Tūkino VIII who passed away overnight will be mourned deeply by his iwi and many in Māoridom.
Adaptability a key in KGT's staying power
Local environmental education programme celebrates 10 years of inspiring young conservationists with community event at Spa Thermal Park.
Mayor lowest council meeting attendance percentage
Only a couple of current councillors have a 100 per cent attendance record for council meetings.
Young director nominated for best newcomer award
Tauhara College Year 13 Teagan Curtis has been nominated for a best new director award to be announced at the TheatreFest National Showcase this weekend.
Chateau petition to be presented at high noon
Ruapehu District Mayor Weston Kirton will be presenting a petition with close to 15,500 signatures on it asking central government to save the iconic Château Tongariro.
Taupō Youth MP promotes mental health in more ways than one
This year's Taupō Youth MP Ryder Miller is keen to see positive mental health outcomes for young people.