Taupō & Tūrangi Herald

20/02/2025

This week's edition is out now >>> grab a copy or head over to our website to digest the latest news from in and around our region.

16/02/2025

Four hundred swimmers zipped down the first 3.3km of the Waikato River from the Control Gates to Hipapatua Reserve on Saturday in the 2025 Huka River Swim.

14/02/2025

Flash floods and strong winds couldn't stop 800 free hāngi packs being given away at the Ruia Taitea festival last weekend.

13/02/2025

A Taupō man who was struck by lightning near Kinloch during Friday’s heavy thunderstorms says it hasn’t put him off venturing outside during a thunderstorm but he will be more cautious about what he chooses to lean against and will definitely be wearing his jandals.

07/02/2025

Woah, it’s fair bucketing down out there.

05/02/2025

This week's edition is out now plus all our stories are available to read online at www.tauponews.co.nz.

We are looking forward to bringing you coverage of all the activities planned as part of Tūwharetoa’s inaugural Ahurei festival this weekend. Make sure you head on down to Riverside Park on Saturday for that unique celebration and for art lovers there is an associated exhibition and competition on at Taupō Museum and Art Gallery.

It’s also back to school for many of our rangatahi and hopefully it’s been smooth transition, especially for those stepping into a new environment.

Reporting local, supporting local.

31/01/2025

It is with great excitement 🙌 that we announce that the Taupō & Tūrangi News is now online -> www.tauponews.co.nz

Carrying on where the Taupō & Tūrangi Herald left off before the holidays, the first print edition of the new and independently published Taupō & Tūrangi News hit the streets on the 23rd Jan. The second edition came out yesterday and then today another milestone with www.tauponews.co.nz going live.

It takes a village to raise a community newspaper and we have been humbled by the support of readers and other local businesses.

This online edition of Taupō & Tūrangi News is brought to you in partnership with Korio.

Watch this space for more developments as we bring you stories from across the Central Plateau region.

Reporting local, supporting local.

25/01/2025

Perfect day for the Summer Concert in Taupō on Saturday. Great music, good company, ideal weather. And a sell-out crowd of 17,000! We sifted through the crowd to capture some of the action on camera and Greenstone Entertainment provided some aerial shots and close ups of the performers.

19/12/2024

It's Christmas and we're all about free stuff here at the Taupō & Tūrangi Herald / Tūrangi Chronicle / Taupō Weekender / Taupō & Tūrangi Weekender / Taupō News. Here's another bit of free journalism. We'll be back in letterboxes on January 23 and will have our website www.tauponews.co.nz up and running on January 1.

The Taupō & Tūrangi Herald will continue in the new year – what about the rest?

18/12/2024

Police are at Michael Hill Taupō after an incident that set off the shop’s fog cannons this morning.

Police are at the Taupō branch after an incident that set off the shop’s fog cannons.

18/12/2024

As Samuel Clemens, aka Mark Twain is often slightly misquoted as saying; "The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated". That has proved to be the case with the Taupō & Tūrangi Herald too. We are perfectly healthy and will be back in letterboxes next year after a break for Christmas, albeit under local ownership. Looking forward to telling your stories in 2025. Thanks for your support Taupō, Tūrangi and everyone else who calls this giant cauldron 'home'. Dan Hutchinson - editor.

16/12/2024

At least three people are injured after a two-vehicle crash near Lake Taupo.

The crash was reported around 10am.

12/12/2024

A 3-year-old Taupō girl has become a global hit after a mishap on her mother’s phone led to her sharing some unexpected Christmas spirit.

An innocent mistake led to unexpected Xmas cheer that's attracted love around the globe.

10/12/2024

The Desert Rd is closed following a truck crash.

Detours are in place.

04/12/2024

NZME has today confirmed the closure of 14 community newspapers, with the loss of 29 jobs. WATCH THIS SPACE TAUPŌ!! - More to come on the Taupō & Tūrangi Herald soon.

'This is a sad day for NZME and it’s not news I want to be sharing.'

02/12/2024

The upcoming closure of the Desert Road in the central North Island has been pushed back by a week to lessen the impact on summer holiday journeys.

'I think motorists will throw their hands up in horror.'

01/12/2024

Lots of fun at the Taupo Santa Parade today. Here's a few photos of the action.

20/11/2024

A fire caused by fireworks has not only torched a Taupō couple’s dwelling but damaged many of their possessions.

Fire and Emergency investigators believe the house fire was caused by fireworks.