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Taupō’s Leah Kilmister has completed an incredible 11-week trip to Europe, culminating in the World Triathlon Age Group ...
15/10/2026

Taupō’s Leah Kilmister has completed an incredible 11-week trip to Europe, culminating in the World Triathlon Age Group Championships in Pontevedra, Spain.

Competing across three countries, Leah took on eight races, achieving some outstanding results and gaining valuable international experience.

The journey began in England, where she competed in three events before heading to the Netherlands for two more races.

The final leg of the trip saw her represent New Zealand at the World Triathlon Age Group Championships in Spain, competing in three events over four days...

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The days of bringing your horse to school in Taupō aren’t quite over it would seem.Amongst those walking, biking and sco...
15/10/2026

The days of bringing your horse to school in Taupō aren’t quite over it would seem.

Amongst those walking, biking and scootering to Hilltop and Waipāhīhī schools as part of the Wednesday Challenge this week (October 14) were three horses.

‍Co-Director and founder of the Weekday and Wednesday Challenges Heidi Hughes says 172 businesses, 66 schools and 34,000 people altogether, take part in the challenges each week across New Zealand and Australia.

The idea is to encourage people to leave their cars at home and choose a better mode of transport, for their health and the environment...

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Kinloch is to get the first new supermarket proposed by the ambitious Paddock to Pantry brand. The 500 square metre supe...
14/10/2026

Kinloch is to get the first new supermarket proposed by the ambitious Paddock to Pantry brand.

The 500 square metre supermarket is the anchor tenant of The Village Kinloch development which is under development on the former Tre Terry Marine site on Kenrigg Rd.

It is due to open in December.

Family-owned Paddock to Pantry does 90% of its business online but has a $25 million nationwide expansion plan that will see it establish 20 retail outlets across the country.

Paddock to Pantry business manager John Kennerley says Kinloch is a growing community and the new store will help meet demand from permanent residents and holidaymakers...

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St. Pierre's opened its second store in Taupō last week, with two of New Zealand’s early pioneers of sushi retail making...
14/10/2026

St. Pierre's opened its second store in Taupō last week, with two of New Zealand’s early pioneers of sushi retail making an appearance.

Brothers Costa and Nick Katsoulis were on hand as the store gave away 300 free sushi packs in just 25 minutes.

They, along with brother Perry, co-founded St. Pierre's in Wellington in the early 1980s and say the business grew from a simple family tradition and a belief they could do things differently...

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What began as unwanted, scrub-covered farmland on the outskirts of Taupō is now one of its most cherished green spaces. ...
14/10/2026

What began as unwanted, scrub-covered farmland on the outskirts of Taupō is now one of its most cherished green spaces.

The Waipahihi Botanical Gardens is marking its 60th anniversary this year, thanks to the efforts of countless volunteers over the years and a founding vision that was ahead of its time.

The Waipahihi Botanical Garden Society was established in 1966 under the oversight of the Department of Lands and Survey.

Society chairman Graeme Robinson says by the end of 1967, about 2,000 rimu, kahikatea, tōtara, miro, beech, kauri, and rhododendrons had been planted, which was a major undertaking for a volunteer-led group working with limited resources...

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🌱 Garden Giveaway Alert! 🌿Keep an eye out for the Mitre 10 Garden Giveaway entry form in tomorrow’s publication! 🪴🌼 Don...
14/10/2026

🌱 Garden Giveaway Alert! 🌿

Keep an eye out for the Mitre 10 Garden Giveaway entry form in tomorrow’s publication! 🪴🌼

Don't miss your chance to win a fantastic Tui gardening prize pack

Well-known More FM Taupō breakfast host Andrew Leiataua has died.Mediaworks Taupō and Rotorua general manager Emma Long ...
11/10/2026

Well-known More FM Taupō breakfast host Andrew Leiataua has died.

Mediaworks Taupō and Rotorua general manager Emma Long says it is a shock.

“It is with an incredibly heavy heart that I am writing to share some profoundly sad news. Our dear colleague of over 30 years and More FM Taupō breakfast host, Andrew Leiataua, passed away suddenly yesterday due to an unexpected medical condition.”

Andrew’s family shared a brief statement.

“Our beautiful Andrew was an incredibly private man whose greatest love and devotion was always reserved for his family. Behind that beautiful velvet voice so many people knew and loved was a husband and father with an enormous heart, a fierce love for those closest to him and an unwavering devotion to his family,” the statement says.

“His love for Leanne, Kyzsana and Bronson was at the centre of everything he did every single day. We will miss his presence, his strength, his crazy Dad jokes and, above all, the extraordinary love he gave us every single day. Our world is shattered and will never be the same without him.”

Emma says Sean Dykstra will be on air from Monday morning from 6am, where no doubt there will be many tributes to Andrew from his loyal listeners.

Taupō's very own Vanya Insull VJ cooks serves up her fourth cookbook 'Always Delicious'.
09/10/2026

Taupō's very own Vanya Insull VJ cooks serves up her fourth cookbook 'Always Delicious'.

Next week’s Trinity Concert is a celebration of the work local students have put into their Trinity College of London mu...
08/10/2026

Next week’s Trinity Concert is a celebration of the work local students have put into their Trinity College of London music instrumental exams.

Music tutor and Taupō School of Music principal Jo Paull is urging those interested in music to come along and support Taupō’s aspiring young musicians.

Students will perform pieces prepared for exams. Awards will be presented for the highest exam marks in three grades...

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Graffiato is back for its 16th year and will be a little bit different this time around with all the artists working on ...
08/10/2026

Graffiato is back for its 16th year and will be a little bit different this time around with all the artists working on the same laneway.
Eleven artists will be working on nine walls in the laneway behind Liquorland and Plateau on Tūwharetoa St.

There will be two international artists, two emerging locals and seven artists from around New Zealand whose backgrounds span the globe...

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