A Taupō entrepreneur is hopeful an aviation breakthrough will slash fuel consumption by 30%.

Taupō is hosting two big golf tournaments, kicking off a new national, three-event golf series — the Entelar Group Invitational, plus hosting the TORO New Zealand Speedgolf Open.

With the volatility of the conflict in Iran developing daily as to how far it will escalate or not, its early days yet to determine the long term effects, certainly we’re feeling it at the fuel pump right now.

Some good news is sprouting from the fire-damaged Tongariro National Park with ecologists discovering an abundance of a threatened plant species.

There is plenty to see and do around the Taupō District over the next few weeks. Here’s the details.

The Tūrangi Yacht Club celebrated 60 years at Stump Bay this weekend. Combining its annual OK Dinghy International Regatta with a celebration dinner at its club rooms.

Theft of electrical equipment is putting lives at risk, and not just for those committing crimes, says The Lines Company.

The government is seeking proposals from operators to restore and operate the historic Chateau Tongariro hotel in the Central North Island at the base of Mt Ruapehu.

Kayne Minhinnick has spent nearly two decades helping build the Taupō Phoenix Rugby League Club into a thriving community hub, but his proudest achievement might be watching his six children carry on the family tradition across every age group the club offers.

Trade Minister Todd McClay visited Taupō on Tuesday to push the merits of a proposed trade deal with India.

A selection of events from around the Taupō District.

Retired dairy farmers Leo and Susanne Paalvast have donated an ambulance to St John Ambulance in Taupō and all the equipment to go with it.