400 Swimmers Ready for Saturday's Huka River Challenge
Tomorrow's Huka River Swim will see participants tackle the 3.3-kilometre course, with spectators welcome at multiple viewing points along the route.
Taupō News
We’ve got you covered - Trust covers stationery costs for primary students
The Mangakino Central Charitable Trust ensures a strong start to the school year by covering stationery costs for all Whakamaru and Mangakino Primary Schools students for the second consecutive year.
Tongariro Rescue Highlights Need for New Helicopter Winch as Fundraising Passes $400,000
A serious motor vehicle accident in Tongariro National Park on Sunday has highlighted the crucial role of the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter service, as community fundraising for a new rescue winch passes the $400,000 mark.
Mobile Vet Taupaws Brings Affordable Pet Care to Taupō Doorsteps
A new mobile veterinary service has launched in Taupō, focusing on making preventative pet healthcare more accessible for elderly, disabled, and busy pet owners.
Harakeke Poi Claims Top Prize in Inaugural Tūwharetoa Art Awards
A delicately woven harakeke poi representing one artist's journey of cultural connection has won first prize in the inaugural Ngati Tūwharetoa art awards at Taupō Museum.
Wastewater Discharged into Waikato River After Taupō Storm
Treated wastewater was discharged into the Waikato River on Friday evening when Taupō's treatment plant was overwhelmed by intense rainfall, prompting notifications to iwi and downstream users.
Transpower Acknowledges Past Mistakes with Māori Land as Grid Upgrades Begin
The national grid operator is working to rebuild trust with iwi and hapū around Lake Taupō as it prepares for major infrastructure upgrades.
Inaugural Tūwharetoa Art Awards Set to Showcase Local Talent
Fourteen artists will compete in the first-ever Ngāti Tūwharetoa art awards this Friday, launching a six-week exhibition at the Taupō Museum and Art Gallery.
Two Taupō Teenagers Named in Fatal Acacia Bay Crash
Police have identified the two young people who lost their lives in a fatal crash in Acacia Bay, Taupō on January 17th.
Family-Friendly Cultural Festival to Unite Tūwharetoa Community
The inaugural Ruia Taitea – Tūwharetoa Ahurei Festival will showcase traditional marae-based kapahaka and cultural celebrations this Saturday at Riverside Park and Unison Amphitheatre.
Final Days for Public Input on Whakapapa's Future
With submissions closing Friday night, Taupō residents are being urged to have their say on plans to secure Whakapapa's future operations under a company directed by Dave Mazey, Tom Elworthy and Bridget Legnavsky.
Viral sensation to headline Mangakino Lake Hop 2025
Fresh from opening for Cold Chisel at the Taupō summer concert, teenage sibling band Rumpus Machine will bring their classic rock sound to this year's Mangakino Lake Hop.
Taupō-based company exports first green hydrogen
Halcyon Power Limited has achieved a milestone by completing New Zealand's first-ever export of green hydrogen, sending a demonstration shipment to Fiji.
'Lives at Risk': Opposition Slams Taupō-Tūrangi Speed Limit Review
NZTA has launched a consultation on reversing speed limits along sections of SH1 between Taupō and Tūrangi, with Labour claiming the move prioritises politics over safety.
Taupō Schools Ready for 2025 Return
Taupō's roads will be busier from today as students begin returning to school for 2025, with Broadlands School Principal Graeme Taylor particularly excited to welcome new entrants next week.
What's behind Taupō's sudden surge in fires?
Seven significant fires have kept Taupō's firefighters busy since Christmas, including a challenging blaze at Spa Park. Fire and Emergency's Risk Reduction Advisor reveals the concerning pattern behind these incidents.