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Taupō's weather highlights for the past week
Adventure and inspiration at Mountain Film Festival
The 2022 New Zealand Mountain Film Festival's National Tour is coming to Taupō.
Parallel Mothers beautifully told and sensitively filmed
FILM REVIEW: Jen Shieff gives her thoughts on Parallel Mothers.
Driver missing after ute collides with truck
The serious crash involved a truck-and-trailer unit and a ute.
New Zealand's largest cycling event all go for November
The Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge will be held for the 44th time.
'A fantastic legacy': Christine McElwee dies, aged 75
Christine McElwee was a long-time Taupō advocate, historian and local body politician.
Emergency housing motel murder accused lose name suppression fight
Two men charged over a murder at a Taupō emergency housing motel can now be named.
Get out your ukulele, The Nukes are coming
Calling all Taupō ukulele players, or wannabe players, workshop and concert are coming.
Bronze Matariki celebration at Marotiri School
Marotiri School is on an epic sustainability journey.
Tūrangi couple to glide, spin and slide at Wake Park World Champs
Blair and Chelsea Robertson are set to represent New Zealand on the world stage
Healthy lifestyle for Tūwharetoa health providers
Taking their health into their own hands, or feet, Taupō Iwi health workers walk the lake.
Letting the rainbow shine: Pride Week in Taupō
Anamata is a charitable trust promoting health and well-being for all.
Taupō offers geothermal power option for industrial businesses
Taupō hapū trust taps into the fire within, He Ahi, and creates new industrial lots.
Green Gang makes big effort to work sustainably
Entries are now open for the Stella Awards with both business and individual categories.
'Drop in the bucket': Hospice grateful for $3.1m boost but more needed
One-off funding of more than $3 million has been announced but is it enough?
Top-notch racing as teams do battle for charity
The annual Battle of the teams event attracted New Zealand's best riders
Downton Abbey – A New Era: 'The British are on their way'
FILM REVIEW: Jen Shieff gives her thoughts on Downton Abbey - A New Era.
Around the Dinner Table: Cafe Lacus' venison burger
In Around the Dinner Table, we catch up with local foodies and share a favourite recipe
Photographer shares Matariki night sky video
Taupō photographer stays up all night to film the stars and the wonders of nature.
Can my employer fire me if I am unvaccinated?
Frontline Law solicitor Julie Schmidt gives some advice.
Winter Festival: Local musicians called up for Bubbles & Pop
Bubbles & Pop presented by Le Pine & Co will feature bubbly beverages and live music.
National Volunteer Week: Hearts of gold in Taupō
National volunteer week celebrates the country's unsung heroes.
Kane and Dane's Nan: Joan's twin incentive to cheer on Black Caps
Former Taupō mayor Joan Williamson now has two grandsons in the NZ cricket side.
Matariki in Taupō: A time for reflection and renewal
Snow Rameka (Ngāti Tūwharetoa) explains the significance of NZ's newest public holiday
New CT scanner to support equity of outcomes
A second scanner means southern Lakes communities can have theirs' done at Taupō Hospital.
Taupō Quiltmakers exhibition to celebrate Matariki
The exhibition is open from Friday to Sunday.
Blankets Without Borders sending warmth to Ukraine
Taupō couple make annual appeal for clothing and blankets to send to Eastern Europe
Horror collaboration: How you can win tickets to Scream Night
GIVEAWAY: Mind Junction and Confinement Escape Rooms have combined for a night of horror.
Trading up to successful careers
The construction trade skills certificate provides students with a range of skills.
Motocross: Huge weekend as battle draws NZ's top riders
The Battle of the Teams event was last run in 2020
'A wonderful creative outlet': Rent auditions this week
Centre Stage Taupō is looking for a Rent cast aged 15 to 50 years old.