Taupō & Tūrangi Herald

26/12/2025

It's the biggest day of the year for Taupo Racing Club and the fields have now been released for the Summer Festival on December 28th (this Sunday!)
The racing includes the richest prize ever of $100,000 up for grabs in the Harcourts Taupo Cup plus other big sums in other races.
It is promising to be the best day yet with record sales of marquees, tables and Cup Supporters packages.

11/12/2025

The ‘Awhina Christmas Angels’ have been hard at work this week sorting hundreds of donated Christmas presents to give to children all over the district.

The ‘Awhina Christmas Angels’ have been hard at work this week sorting hundreds of donated Christmas presents to give to children all over the district.

11/12/2025

The Special Olympics is underway right now but a mother with three special children and a brother who rely on her, won't be there to see her two youngest in action. She begins chemotherapy this week and is pondering the family's future after being diagnosed with a terminal illness.

08/12/2025

State Highway 47 is closed again with three fires breaking out near where 3000ha of the Tongariro National Park was destroyed last month.

05/12/2025

Another great Santa Parade in Taupō.

29/11/2025

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 sun’s out and spirits are high; the energy on course and in the Event Village is unmistakable: this is Aotearoa’s premier cycling celebration, and it just keeps getting better. 🙌 😎 🥳 🚴🏼‍♀️

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27/11/2025

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.

23/11/2025

Mentor Peter Lonsdale is a bit of an exception to the rule – he’s at ease around children, enjoys spending time with his “young fella” and believes in the powerful message of friendship.

23/11/2025

Member of the 60’s Up Club Betty Rosanoski has a pretty good reason for getting involved in raising funds for the helicopter rescue service, having been the subject of a medical evacuation to Hamilton Hospital.

21/11/2025

🚴 This time next week!
From humble beginnings over four decades ago (in 1977 and with only 26 participants!) the event has grown into New Zealand’s most iconic and one of the largest cycling events, drawing in over 3,000 competitors from across New Zealand and the globe. Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge

20/11/2025

Looking for some festive kitchen inspo?! Check out this great recipe from That Green Olive - Food photographer & recipe developer and with thanks to Chef's Complements

10/11/2025

Wet weather and a lack of wind has turned the tide in favour of firefighters battling a huge blaze in Tongariro National Park.
Attention is now turning to restoration with the Department of Conservation and mana whenua contemplating years of work to ensure the World Heritage site does not get overrun by weeds like gorse, broom, blackberry and heather.