Scott Forsythe from 5 Mile Distilling joins Patrick Dault from Love Taupō to talk Treats of Taupō, the region’s growing food and drink scene, and 5 Mile’s special tasting event. Plus, an update on the long road to producing Taupō whisky.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand says now is the time to check your own smoke alarms and those of any elderly friends, relatives and neighbours who can't do it themselves.
Dean Calvert from Greenstone Entertainment joins Lake FM to talk about the 2027 Summer Concert, with Seal, Bastille, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Level 42 at the Taupō Amphitheatre on Sunday, January 31. For the first time the show moves into the evening, with doors at 3pm and a 10.30pm finish.
Next year's Greenstone Entertainment Summer Concerts roster is a distinctly British line-up.
This week's Geyser Community Foundation Taupō Awards recognised a range of contributions from members of the community to help create a better community.
The amount of rubbish going into the landfill on Tauhara Maunga, is about to decrease. Taupō District Council says upgrades to the Broadlands Resource Recovery Centre will reduce waste going into the landfill by up to 8000 tonnes a year.
A behind-the-scenes look at Lionel's with Executive Chef Reuben Lynn, fresh off Taupō doubling its count in the 2026 Cuisine Good Food Guide.
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.
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.
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.
A scholarship programme involving Southern Cross Health Trust for student nurses is an investment in student success and future healthcare, says Toi Ohomai.
Halcyon Power, the joint venture between Tūaropaki Trust and Obayashi Corporation, has won a Māori Development Fund investment to pursue exports of green hydrogen.
Taupō District Council is set to divert thousands more tonnes of waste from landfill, after securing a $5.3 million upgrade to its Broadlands Road recovery centre.
Toi Ohomai is looking to get back up to strength in its offering of local courses over the next couple of years, says Pim Borren, chief executive of Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
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's latest six-monthly business survey is seeking more information on how AI is being used locally by retailers and industry.
