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
Taupō District Council releases speed management plan for consultation Wednesday, 16 March 2022 - 10:07am Taupō District Council is proposing speed limit changes throughout the district with some speeds being reduced to 30km/h. Read more
Vaccine pass dropped at several Taupō venues as council relaxes rules Wednesday, 16 March 2022 - 10:01am Vaccine pass requirements have been dropped at several Taupō District Council venues, including the Superloo and AC Baths. Read more
Teenage girl's weekend swim - 82km in 28 hours and 2 minutes Tuesday, 15 March 2022 - 9:28am While many of us were enjoying the warm weekend weather supping on a cool beverage, young Auckland-based marathon swimmer Caitlin O'Reilly was doing what she does best, swimming - to one end of Lak Read more
Sustainable lithium extraction: Taupō's economic future? Tuesday, 8 March 2022 - 11:09am Taupō is home to the country's biggest lake, great trout fishing and - now - innovative, sustainable lithium extraction technology. Read more
