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Waikato disc golf course takes a flying leap in world rankings
Disc golf is soaring to new heights in Taupō.
Thumbs up to four wheel drives, found wallets and flat tyre repair
Find out what's excited and enraged the people of Taupō and Tūrangi this week.
Taupō prepares for milestone Ironman
Road closures will affect parts of Taupō this weekend.
Desert Road works on track for completion
The end is in sight for the latest round of SH1 night closures.
Representative Groups – are they worth it?
OPINION: Kinloch Group member Pat Kane says the group would add value to the community.
Drills, dunes and doubleheaders for Taupō Marist in Fiji
Taupō Marist will play a pre-season game and deliver rugby drills in local schools.
Gallery: 500 youngsters get moving with Ironkidz
More than 500 children and young people were in Taupō for Ironkidz last weekend.
Echo chambers and steaming craters for walkers
Find out where Taupō's trampers have been this week.
Taupō manhunt ends in Auckland
A man has been arrested in relation to an alleged firearms incident in Taupō last week.
Snuggly tortoiseshell kittens need a new home
Could you give these sweet tortoiseshell kittens a home?
Club results: Taupō and Tūrangi golfers out in force
Find out how Taupō and Tūrangi's sports clubs got on this week.
Six60 to play intimate Supercars weekend gig
Taupō will host an intimate gig for the huge NZ band as part of the Supercars festivities.
Review: French retro comedy a triumphant farce
The French are known for their mastery of farce, and The Crime is Mine is no exception.
Taupō hotel future uncertain with land up for sale
Plans for Taupō's tallest building went all the way to the Environment Court.
Gunman on the run in Taupō after knife fight sparks school lockdown
Police will be visiting friends and family of gunman as the search resumes
'It’s time to front-up': Police urge man who locked down Taupō schools to hand himself in
'You know who you are and we know who you are.'
Abuse and 'weaponised misogyny' create security risks for councillors
Misinformation and personal attacks rampant online, say council officials.
Public hearings to begin for Pure Tūroa's ski field bid
There were 481 submissions made to the Department of Conservation.
Taupō dancers flying high with awards and exams
It's been a high-flying month for the crew at Dance Central Taupō.
Mt Tihia tramp evades walkers once again
Find out what Taupō and Tūrangi's sports clubs have been up to this week.
Kiwi pros go head-to-head for Ironman in Taupō
It's a crowded international field for the men's pro Ironman event in Taupō.
Taupō and Tūrangi thumbs-up and thumbs-down
Find out what's annoyed and overjoyed the people of Taupō and Tūrangi this week.
Sweet by name, sweet by nature - could you adopt Toffee Pop?
Toffee Pop is a sweet kitten looking for a new home.
Swimmers, science and strings this week in Taupō
Find out what's happening in the Taupō District this week.
'Unprecedented demand' sees extra grandstand built for Taupō Super400
The return of Supercars to New Zealand has been met with huge demand for tickets.
Elvis's wife takes centre-stage in illuminating biopic
Although known for being Elvis's wife, Priscilla is very much centre-stage in this biopic.
Opinion: Starlight burning out: Taupō cinema a vital cultural lifeline
Reviewer Jen Shieff weighs in on the impending loss of Taupō's only cinema.
New recycling rules in force for Taupō District
Contractors will now be rejecting non-confirming items left in recycling bins.
Motorists tangle with toll booths causing tens of thousands in damage
Getting in and out of this 'tight' airport car park is proving tricky.
Get on your bike for February challenge
Aotearoa Bike Challenge Month is here and events are happening across Waikato.
Taupō and Tūrangi thumbs up and thumbs down
Find out what has amazed and annoyed the people of Taupō and Tūrangi this week.
Visiting the oldest tree in the forest
Walkers share highlights from one of the many treks on offer in the central North Island.
Good turnouts and friendly competition hailed by golfers
Find out how the Taupō district's clubs did this week.