Taupō was buzzing with energy today as thousands of riders rolled out for the 47th edition of the iconic Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge. With nine event categories on offer, including the debut of the Great Lake 100, over 3,000 cyclists of all ages, abilities and disciplines took to the course to test their legs and soak up the unbeatable atmosphere.

The Stoney Creek Sika Hind Hunt and Trout Fishing Competition wrapped up with a feast of wild game and live demonstrations on the weekend.

A Taylor Swift tribute concert comes to Taupō on December 9.

Fast paced, farcical, and relying on audience interaction – it’s Shakespeare not as we know it… or maybe it’s quite close to how plays were presented in his day.

As the cyclists line up again this weekend for the Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge , behind the scenes hundreds of volunteers and community groups are giving and gaining from the event.

A global trout-fishing movement for those undergoing treatment or living with cancer is providing relief for Kiwi men.

The community came, it built a house and now Hospice is $220,000 better off.

 It’s not just cyclists in town this week with the country’s top show jumpers here for the Taupō World Cup at Fiber Fresh National Equestrian Centre.

Breeding season for the invasive freshwater gold clam (Corbicula fluminea) has begun.

Excitement is building around Lake Taupō in the lead up to the 47th annual Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge. Riders, enthusiasts and supporters will be gathering, ready for the big day 29th November.

It only takes two hours a week to make a big difference in someone’s life, but a local mentoring initiative is struggling to find male role models to make it happen.

Taupō Moana Group Holdings has hired tourism identity Andrew Husheer to the position of general manager for Chris Jolly Outdoors and Taupō Parasail.