The ‘Taupō Tree’ at Waitetoko has tipped over, leaving tourists flummoxed and locals curious. 

The latest funding round for the Creative Communities Scheme has highlighted various issues for Creative Taupō chair Toni Sullivan. 

Taupō’s Peter Shaw is a man on a mission.  Next year the 23-year-old is aiming to become a Centurion Walker. There have only been 38 officially recognised in New Zealand since 1968. 

At 14 years old, Taupō's Lachlan Tombleson has become the youngest driver in Australian history to win a round of the national karting championship.

New Zealand composer and conductor David Hamilton is heading back to his hometown of Taupō to lead the Taupō Choral Solid Gold 50th anniversary concert. 

We love our community and want people to be able to find their local voting spots.  

Fire crews are targeting hotspots and strengthening containment lines as a blaze at the Waiouru Military Training Area remains at about 3700 hectares.