Taupō Santa Parade cancelled for first time in more than 40 years Thursday, 18 November 2021 - 11:50am While Santa will still be stuffing stockings this Christmas, his annual parade in Taupō is not going ahead. Read more
'A lot of forgiveness' for driver who hit Taupō couple Wednesday, 17 November 2021 - 12:16pm The family of an elderly couple killed by a car in central Taupō hold no animosity against the driver. Read more
Covid 19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: Two new cases of Covid-19 in Lakes District Health Board area Tuesday, 16 November 2021 - 2:26pm There are two new cases in the Lakes District Health Board area today, both in Taupō. There are now eight Covid-19 cases in the Lakes DHB area. Read more
Covid-19 Delta outbreak: Testing numbers increase four-fold after positive cases in Lakes Tuesday, 16 November 2021 - 10:25am The number of Covid tests taken in the Lakes District Health Board region more than quadrupled after the discovery of Covid in the area. Read more
Covid 19 Delta outbreak: Fears Lakes Māori vulnerable to virus, calls for 'unconventional' approach to lift vaccination rates Tuesday, 16 November 2021 - 10:22am Lakes health leaders say an "unconventional" approach is needed to lift Māori vaccination rates, as fears of a Delta outbreak in the Rotorua region grow. Read more
Bay of Plenty and Lakes District Health Boards seeking input from disability community Tuesday, 16 November 2021 - 10:18am Do you have a disability, care for a disabled person, or work in the disability sector? Then the Bay of Plenty and Lakes District Health Boards (DHBs) want to hear from you. Read more
Clean energy giant Tesla proposes charging stations in Tūrangi Tuesday, 16 November 2021 - 10:16am Clean energy giant Tesla has its fingerprints on projects all over the globe, and even outer space. Now the American company has its sights set on Tūrangi. Read more
Taupō artist Elena Adam on 35 years of repairing dolls and artwork Tuesday, 16 November 2021 - 10:14am It's a teddy emergency. A jealous dog has chewed off rabbit's ears or a favourite stuffed toy has come to pieces in the washing machine. Read more
The 90% Project: Taupō District creeping towards Covid-19 vaccination goal Thursday, 11 November 2021 - 9:40am When it comes to getting 90 per cent of the population vaccinated against Covid-19, Taupō District is lagging behind other parts of New Zealand. Read more
Taupō and Whakatāne vie for Keep New Zealand Beautiful Award Thursday, 11 November 2021 - 9:21am Taupō has made it into the finals in the Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards. Read more