New BMX riders shine on national stage
The BMX New Zealand National Championships were recently held in Hamilton.
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Taupō Sports named fittest rugby team after Bronco Challenge
The Bronco Challenge put local rugby players to the test.
'There are plenty of deer': Taupō specialist says animal numbers have built up
"Bigger than Christmas", deer hunters head into the Kaimanawa Ranges for an Easter hunt.
'Exceeded all expectations': Travel agents bounce back as restrictions ease
Kiwis are inquiring about travel in big numbers as border restrictions are reduced.
Second year building apprentice wins regional challenge
Staying focused for 8-hour competition where "one wrong cut can muck you up".
Mana Whakahono agreement heads towards fruition
The council will deliberate on the agreement at its meeting later this month.
Film Review: Downfall: The case against Boeing
FILM REVIEW: Local author Jen Shieff gives her thoughts on Downfall.
Magazine duo on the same page
Jo and Phil Caira bought Rod & Rifle magazine in 2019
Taupō district to do away with community boards from next election
A co-governance committee will fulfil the role of the Tūrangi Tongariro Community Board.
All aboard! Secondary school sailors battle it out in Taupō
Action from day two of the secondary school's NI yachting comp held on Lake Taupō.
Taupō's sporting history: How many people have swum across the lake?
Taupō's Bevan Choat takes us on a walk down memory lane.
Taupō Airport precinct flying high
Few are as excited about the Taupō Airport upgrade as those businesses in the area.
Taupō hairdresser bowls them over at national awards
Judges love re-imagined Beatles-era hairstyle.
Fundraising extraordinaire: Adrienne Nairn a Good Sort
The Harcourts Good Sort awards celebrate outstanding members of the community
Apprentices to go hammer-to-hammer at Taupō ITM
Taupō's young building talent put on public display in apprentice challenge.
Scholarship packs help local students excel
Teachers selected 26 students who displayed outstanding engagement.
Mt Ruapehu offers unique solution to rental crisis
Turns for Tenants encourages homeowners and landlords to rent a room to an RAL employee.
Pre-loved artworks looking for a loving home
Looking for an original or collectible piece of artwork? Here's your chance
Watch: Driver hobbles away from shocking crash after fleeing police
Driver didn't stop for police, then came a cropper on moderate corner.
Special Olympics swimmers break record for Lake Taupō crossing
Two Special Olympics swimmers have completed a 33km swim across Lake Taupo.
Police still looking for Taupō man missing for two months
Michael Yewen, 50, has been missing since February 3.
You up for the challenge? 100km in 30 Days for Breast Cancer
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Readers submit their appreciation and gripes for the last week.
All hands on deck: Hospital clinicians help out as staff shortages bite
Covid-19 is causing staffing shortages at Tokoroa Hospital.
Film Review: Fresh gets the pulse racing
FILM REVIEW: Local author Jen Shieff gives her thoughts on Disney's Fresh.
An epic journey: Taupō man paddles 420km down Waikato River
Peter Cook demonstrated his mental and physical capacity with a mighty paddleboard trip.
Tremains Taupō scores Top Office honour
It's the first time the award has gone to an office outside of Hawke's Bay
Disc Golf Classic: 160 players, from professionals to enthusiasts
The annual disc golf event is in its 20th year.
'The lifeblood of the community': New organisation to support volunteers
Volunteer Great Lake Taupō could change the face of volunteer work in the district
Donated fairy lights help beautify Taupō
Fairy lights wrapped around trees at roundabouts are one of many ongoing projects.
Quiet achiever finishes ninth out of 200,000 in language competition
Tauhara College placed 11th in New Zealand in an international language competition.