Local students boosted by Genesis scholarship packs Wednesday, 6 April 2022 - 2:09pm Students from four local high schools are starting the year well-equipped after receiving scholarship packs of laptops and tools. Read more
Mt Ruapehu tremors highest in nine years Wednesday, 6 April 2022 - 2:07pm Volcanic tremor levels at Mt Ruapehu increased over the past week and are now among the highest seen in nine years. Read more
Taupō building apprentices to compete at the NZ Certified Builders Challenge Wednesday, 6 April 2022 - 2:04pm Building apprentices from across Taupō will battle it out on Saturday at the New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) Apprentice Challenge. Read more
King Country stalwart honoured with life membership Tuesday, 5 April 2022 - 2:24pm You don’t get much more King Country than Paul Mitchell. Read more
Special Olympians crush Lake Taupō crossing Tuesday, 5 April 2022 - 10:39am Two young Special Olympians have swum across Lake Taupō with one breaking the record for the fastest time for a west to east crossing of the lake. Read more
Taupō Ironman back on track with two races within three months Monday, 4 April 2022 - 1:35pm Taupō is gearing up to host two Ironman events within three months after multiple postponements due to Covid-19 complications. Read more
'Soaring' construction costs, supply issues push up price of Taupō community service centre rebuild Wednesday, 23 March 2022 - 9:27am The cost to rebuild Taupō's much loved social services hub Waiora House has climbed to $7.7 million. Read more
Taupō's James Officer takes U19 XC title at the 2022 MTB National Championships Friday, 18 March 2022 - 10:46am For James Officer, winning a national title is just the beginning. Read more
Border reopening 'hugely encouraging' for tourism players, but traffic light rules a snag for some Friday, 18 March 2022 - 10:43am After “two years of starvation”, Bay of Plenty tourism operators say reopening the borders is a step towards a more secure future. Read more
Search for gold in them there hills - Australian firm drills in central North Island Friday, 18 March 2022 - 10:39am An Australian mining company has started searching for gold that could be hidden under farmland in the South Waikato. Read more
