NZ Boat, fish & Dive expo
NZ Boat, fish & Dive expo at Mystery Creek Events Centre Hamilton 29 - 30 August. If you are in any shape or form interested in any water based sports then this is one event you won't want to miss!
Taupō news
Taupō's George Green named in NZ Under-19 squad for Samoa tournament
Former Taupō AFC junior George Green has been selected in the New Zealand Men's Under-19 squad, the Youth All Whites, ahead of the OFC Championship in Samoa next month.
Flu season hitting the health system hard with surge in cases of Influenza A
Influenza A is peaking and expected to continue for a couple more weeks, causing health care professionals to urge people to stay home and recover if sick and only go to an ED if it's a real emergency.
Nine-year-old Taupō rider takes on the world in Guangzhou
Nine-year-old Taupō rider James Drought is the only New Zealander competing at this week's Guangzhou Super Cup in China, fresh off a dominant wet-weather sweep in Australia.
Warren Miller’s SNO-CIETY — Special Taupō Screening
Join us for a special one night screening on Thursday 27th August at Gordon’s Outdoor Equipment with support from Whakapapa Ski Area. Come along for an evening celebrating snow, winter culture and the community that brings it all together.
Taupō Toyota opens up new workshop in first stage of larger refurbishment
The move into new workshops on the Spa Road site is the beginning of a two-stage redevelopment for Taupō Toyota
"DANCING IN THE SHADOWS OF MOTOWN"
"DANCING IN THE SHADOWS OF MOTOWN" is coming to town for one unforgettable afternoon of music, soul, and non-stop hits! On Sunday, 30 August at the Great Lake Centre Taupo.
Neil Diamond Tribute Show
Neil Diamond Tribute Show Featuring Mark Taipari! Get ready for a fantastic night of Neil Diamond’s greatest hits in this highly acclaimed tribute show. Saturday 19 September 2026
Sausage Sizzle Fundraiser
Help support the talented dancers from the Taupō Academy of Dance! Come along for a delicious $3 sausage sizzle, with drinks also available, and show your support for these talented young dancers.
Police appeal for dashcam footage after high-speed pursuit and carjacking near Taupō
Police are asking the public for dashcam footage after a gang member fled arrest in Tūrangi this morning, later stealing a vehicle near Waitahanui and driving at speeds of up to 160km/h before being caught near Pohokura.
Gallery Open Evening – Active Arts Taupō
Active Arts Taupō invites you to their Gallery Open Evening, showcasing unique local art for sale, including paintings, pottery and mixed media. Active Arts Taupō on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th September
Win this fully furnished Jennian home
Buy tickets in Heart Foundation Home Lottery No. 164 to be in to win your very own 3-bedroom, Jennian home in Kinloch.
Rose Prisk: Taupo's Masters Hockey Legend on Chasing World Cups at 45+
Rose Prisk joins Stinger & Sticks after the Masters Hockey World Cup, reflecting on New Zealand’s 9th-place finish in the Women’s Over-45 division, the challenges of competing overseas, playing alongside former Black Sticks, and representing New Zealand in a largely self-funded sport.
WIN a Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge weekend
WIN a Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge weekend! Enter the challenge before August ends and you could score
Council cuts NY’s Eve fireworks display to save money
Costs in the wake of future rates capping and environmental concerns have been listed as reasons the TDC has cancelled any New Year's Eve fireworks display
Sally-Ann Davis on Taupō’s New Wood Art Exhibition
Taupō artist Sally-Ann Davis joins Whytey on Lake FM to talk about the new wood-themed exhibition at the Taupō Museum and Gallery, featuring woodcut prints, creative woodturning and pyrography. She also shares details of her upcoming woodcut printing workshop.