Recent stories

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Dan Hutchinson 14/02/2025 Dan Hutchinson 14/02/2025

Young footballer off to Barcelona

Oliver Thomas’s 2025 Christmas present has really turned into the gift that keeps on giving.

Dan Hutchinson 13/02/2025 Dan Hutchinson 13/02/2025

Global bike film festival begins in Taupō

In its 11th year, The Big Bike Film Night celebrates cycling in all its glorious shapes and forms and begins its national and global tour in Taupō on February 19.

Nicola Carter 30/01/2025 Nicola Carter 30/01/2025

Taupō to host historic boxing clash

Taupō will make history in April when world champion boxer Lani Daniels defends her IBF Light Heavyweight title. Daniels (Ngāti Hine/Ngāpuhi) won her first world title against Alrie Meleisea in May.

Nicola Carter 23/01/2025 Nicola Carter 23/01/2025

Taupō in a spin over disc golf

Over the last week, Taupō has welcomed, entertained, challenged and befriended world disc royalty at the now legendary Spa Park Disc Golf Course.

Nicola Carter 23/01/2025 Nicola Carter 23/01/2025

‘Fun and games’ for racing club president

King’s Service Medal recipient Terry Cambell is keen to acknowledge the part fellow Taupo Racing Club Committee members play in the club’s success and his award.