A protected oak tree in Tūrangi has been recommended for removal after it was accidentally over-pruned last year. The large red oak in Taupahi Road was severely pruned instead of just having two overhanging branches trimmed as requested.

The Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Taupō late last year is being hailed a financial success, with an estimated $23 million spent in the district. About 15,000 international visitors were attracted to the district for the event on December 14 and 15, says a report commissioned by the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).

The Government says it will cut up to 45% off compliance and administrative costs with its Resource Management Act reforms.

The big smile on Tama Trueman’s face is possibly the best way to sum up triumph over adversity.

It may not be essential to becoming national youth ranch horse champions to live just down the road from the only arena in the country that stages monthly events, but it probably helps.

Today’s medley of walks may have been short on distance but certainly not short on variety, history, information or fun.

Running for over 20 years, the annual Seniors’ Expo at the Great Lake Centre showcases a range of organisations, services, interests and opportunities available to older adults in the Taupō area.

The One Taupō Trust, formed in 2015, helps families who need to travel to access specialist medical treatment.

 Taupō’s popular, thermally-heated Otumuheke Stream mysteriously turned green on Friday last week.