Urgent Appeal for Homes as DOC Prepares to Muster 250 Kaimanawa Horses
The Department of Conservation is seeking homes for more than 250 Kaimanawa wild horses ahead of next month's annual muster, with applications closing April 14.
Taupō News
Tūrangi Karate Club punches above its weight
Kataraina Mareikura-Fremlin is following in the footsteps of previous successful Turangi Karate Club members.
Beef and Lamb New Zealand drought workshops
Practical solutions are being promoted at a Beef and Lamb NZ workshop to help farmers in the region get through the current dry spell.
Taupō's "Oracle" Celebrates 49 Years of Police Service
Senior Constable Barry Shepherd joined Police as a 17-year-old in 1976 and has since become a nationally and internationally recognized expert in Search and Rescue and Disaster Victim Identification.
Strange Substance Turns Taupō Stream Bright Green — What Is It?
Preliminary test results have been received for the mysterious fluorescent substance that appeared in a popular tourist spot.
Apology and investigation follow tree felling
"These trees were very precious to them," says Councillor Christine Rankin about the community's reaction to sixteen trees being cut down, part of a historic planting that began 40 years ago with Sir Keith Holyoake.
Eight Teams, Ten Nights: Taupō Economy Wins as Crusaders Take Super Rugby Under 20s Title
Economic benefits spread across the entire Taupō district as teams like Fiji stayed in Tūrangi during the Super Rugby Under 20s tournament. On the field, the Crusaders edged the Chiefs 41-36 in an extra-time thriller at Owen Delany Park.
Déjà Chop: Council Contractors Fell Wrong Trees Again
Several mature poplar trees were mistakenly cut down on Kinloch Road last Wednesday, causing concern among local residents.
Central Plateau dairy industry award winners named
Dairy Industry Award winners in the Central Plateau enjoy the sense of community in the rural sector
School Lunch Programme: How Are Taupō Schools Faring?
As controversy surrounds changes to the Ka Ora, Ka Ako Healthy School Lunches Programme, Taupō district principals share their experiences with the government's cost-cutting measures. How are local students being affected?
Proposed Kinloch subdivision seeks five times higher density than District Plan allows
Kinloch residents express concern about "high density directly in front of our home" as developer seeks approval for 84 lots where District Plan allows only 16
Taupō Set for Super Rugby U20s Semi-Final Showdown as Chiefs Face Hurricanes
Four matches are scheduled for tomorrow at Owen Delaney Park as the 2025 Super Rugby Under 20s Tournament continues, headlined by the Chiefs versus Hurricanes semi-final clash following the Chiefs' impressive 59-19 quarterfinal victory over the NZ Barbarians.
Pureora Hunting Competition sets its sights on deer
Deer hunting in the Pureora Forest helps keep the numbers in balance with the habitat but can also provide valuable information for DOC on herd health.
Band camp for adults
Organisers are keen for locals to sign up for this year's Bay of Plenty Music School in Taupō - it won't be back here for another decade.
Hard at work on cinema project
A very challenging journey, but cinema couple determined to get the project done.
Mangakino Four Square Teams Up with Sister Stores for Lakeside Movie Night
Three local Four Square stores are bringing a pop-up outdoor movie night to Tokoroa this Saturday, with the classic musical 'Grease' to be screened at Lake Moananui.