Boom Boom makes a solid landing
Love it or hate it, Boom Boom has kickstarted the Taupō Sculpture Trust's sculpture trail
Taupō news
DGLT showcases Taupō at TRENZ 2025
Destination Great Lake Taupō is hoping for a projected local economic boost of $2 million following the recent TRENZ 2025 tourism event.
Businesses aim for more town activity from Supercars event
Town could do more to capitalise on Supercars event say business respondents in a post-event survey.
Taupō District Council to truck out contaminated concrete
The Taupō District Council has been left with a hefty bill from asbestos contaminated concrete rubble.
Bestselling Author Dr. Monty Soutar to Share "Miraculous Journey" Behind Kāwai Trilogy in Tūrangi Tonight
Award-winning historian and author Dr. Monty Soutar will speak about the remarkable story behind his bestselling Kāwai trilogy at Tongariro Junction Accommodation tonight, as he works on completing the final volume.
A year of renewed purpose for volunteer organisers
Volunteer Great Lake Taupō has gone from strength to strength says manager Julian Bishop.
Road safety week in Taupō
Large ribbons representing lives lost due to traffic accidents will again bring home the 'drive safely' message in Taupō during Road Safety Week.
House concert to raise money for talented youth musicians
A house concert featuring talented young musicians will raise money for other up and coming instrumentalists.
Greenlea Rescue Helicopter draws crowds
Taupō residents got a close look at the new H145 rescue helicopter on Sunday, featuring advanced technology and a community-funded rescue winch.
Music workshops enjoyed by young and old
Musicians from around the central North Island spent a weekend rehearsing before a final Sunday afternoon concert at the Great Lake Centre.
Tūrangi Airfield Becomes New Tūrangi Base for Rescue Helicopter Operations
Greenlea Rescue Helicopter operations for Tūrangi have moved to Tūrangi Airfield, providing safer landing conditions for emergency medical evacuations.
Lake Level prospects for winter
Rainfall prospects over the autumn and winter months should allow the water level in Lake Taupō to be recharged.
Dairy industry stages gala night
The New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards come to a glitzy finale with the national gala dinner in Tauranga this Saturday.
Taupō golf side breaks drought
The Taupō Golf Club senior men's side has broken a 25-year-old bogey.
Tokaanu Thermal Pools set to reopen soon
The large public swimming pool at Tokaanu Thermal Pools is nearing reopening after more than a year of closure, with even the resident duck Hoha reportedly looking forward to welcoming back visitors—so when can the public expect the doors to reopen?
Duck shooting tips for season start
Planning and preparation can make for a safe start to the first weekend in May - for humans at least.