A parade of former soldiers, currently serving soldiers and their families marched through the streets of Taupō on Sunday. The parade was part of the biannual reunion of the NZ Vietnam Veterans Association, which was held in Taupō for the second time.
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.
The BFA Taupō Day Night Thriller MTB is back!. Saturday 26 September 2026 Patuiwi Forest & Spa Park, Taupō
Come along and check out the New Zealand Taxidermy Competition 2026 this weekend!
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.
Our Clothing Clear out sale is almost here, we are getting everything geared up and ready in both our Taupo and Turangi Hospice shops, with the special return of an old favourite.
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.
Entries for the NZDA Taupō Fur & Feathers Kids Competition 2026 close next Wednesday the 23rd at 5pm, and we’re already up to an awesome 35 young hunters entered!
The Community Marketplace Next to the Gardens on Saturday, 26 September 2026 10am–2pm at Taupō Timebank Gardens, 250 Spa Road, Taupō
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.
