Taupō Intermediate School teams do well at AIMS Games
Taupō Intermediate School students hit the mark at this year's Zespri AIMS Games.
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Longest day brings another CACTUS to an end
Another CACTUS longest day comes to an end - this time for 28 Taupō-nui-a-Tia College students.
Rotokawa chosen for first supercritical well
Rotokawa, 10km northwest of Taupō, has been chosen as the preferred site for New Zealand's first supercritical geothermal exploration.
Creative Taupō launches website and introduces coordinator
Creative Taupō is launching a new website and introducing the district's new art coordinator at the Taupō Museum this Friday at 5.30pm.
Some clangers dropped at Rotary's meet the candidates
Hopeful local politicians further clarified where they stand on issues at the Rotary organised meet the candidates on Monday night - though some need to bone up on the issues facing councils.
Tongariro River Rafting up for two national tourism awards
Conservation-minded Tongariro River Rafting are up for two awards in this year's New Zealand Tourism Awards - one for visitor experience and one for operations turning over under $1.5 million annually.
Taupō SPCA seeks homes for long stay campaign
Taupō SPCA is running a long stay campaign for those wishing to provide a little tender loving care for some of their more permanent residents.
Standing room only at meet the candidates evening
Mayoral and most of the Taupō Ward candidates had an opportunity to win over voters on Tuesday night, though some audience members also took the chance to put forward their two cents' worth.
Mercury grants target community groups
The Mercury community fund which is open for a month from mid-September is aimed at charitable or non-profit community groups in the district.
Open Country Dairy acquires Miraka
In a surprise announcement Open Country Dairy says it has acquired 100 per cent of dairy company Miraka.
Navy support for Big Music Day
Seven members of the Royal New Zealand Navy Band are scheduled to help at the Taupō School of Music's Big Music Day on September 18.
Huts now open for family adventures
Two iconic huts on the Tongariro Northern Circuit are now open for booking.
Feedback puts councillors on 'electoral notice'
Feedback on the draft JMA between the Taupō District Council and Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board may have been based on factually incorrect information while making veiled electoral threats to councillors.
PJ Project warms families and hearts
A free pyjama distribution scheme in the Central Plateau, King Country and Ruapehu area is helping keep families warm this winter.
MP: Medical school means more opportunity for local students
Taupō MP Louise Upston says a medical school in Hamilton means more local students are likely to look at doctor training.