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How to drive safely in winter
Taupō Motorsport Park’s Winter Driving Experience instructor Andrew Waite has all the tips when it comes to winter driving.
The great Taupō Art Trail
Taupō artists are bucking the trend when it comes to art sales and are now eyeing King’s Birthday Weekend and the increasingly popular Taupō Art Trail.
‘Money, money, money’ - Mamma Mia on stage
It’s the worldwide smash show that mashes the hits of ABBA into a story set on the fictional Greek island of Kalokairi.
Rubble, rubble, toil and trouble
Taupō District Council is looking for a contractor to get rid of piles of asbestos-contaminated crushed concrete at a landfill.
Exploring ‘otherworldly’ Tokaanu
Rāhina dawned, chilly, crisp and clear.
Taupō loses Wellington air connection
Originair has exited out of its new Wellington to Taupō route after just three months.
Family walks length of NZ
A Taupō family of six has walked the length of the country along the Te Araroa trail, homeschooling all the way, having never done an overnight hike before.
New rescue chopper on show
Hundreds turned out to the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter open day at its base at Taupō Airport on Sunday to see the new H145 helicopter, take part in activities and chat with representatives from emergency services on site.
Emergency doctor shares insights
The clinical lead at Taupō Hospital is heading home to the US but has provided an insight into the issues facing the medical sector in New Zealand.
The coolest festival in town
This year the Malcolm Flowers Insurances Taupō Winter Festival celebrates 10 years and the programme, released yesterday, once again presents a mix of community and ticketed events.
Awards get down to business
More than 100 members of the Taupō business community gathered last week at Taupō Airport for the launch the 2025 Unison Great Lake Taupō Business Awards.
Sweet music comes to Taupō
Organisers of the Bay of Plenty Music School (BOPMS) in Taupō were rapt with the numbers attending and the response to the final concert on Sunday afternoon.
Ski field boss hopes for snowball effect
Whakapapa Holdings Ltd has plans to “regrow” the popularity of snow sports after finally obtaining a concession to operate the ski field on Mt Ruapehu.
Handing a farm over to the next generation
BFA and Craigs Investment Partners are hosting an event later this month to take a deep dive into the practical and emotional side of succession planning.
Hospice - there when you need it most
A letter from Hospice to the Taupō community.
Rates to rise more than 8%
Taupō District Council has confirmed a draft average rate increase of 8.4% for the 2025/26 year to be confirmed following consultation in Jun
Taupō lodge amongst ‘best of the best’
Whakaipo Lodge has been recognised in Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best for 2025.
Piglet flies under radar, landing delayed
Most people are familiar with the dangers birds pose to aircraft but in rural airports like Taupō, ground-based wildlife can also be problematic.
A weekend of wonderful music
Organisers are pushing for plenty of local participation in this year’s Bay of Plenty Music School in Taupō in May.
Mystery caller sought after fatal accident
Police want to speak with a caller who made a driving complaint before a fatal crash near Mangakino last week.
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