Anzac dawn draws big crowd

Thousands of people stood together in the Taupō Anzac Day Dawn Service this morning as the district began a day of commemoration.

Taupō Hospital in crisis

The ‘waggiest’ show in town

Trout fishing bragging rights up for grabs

The world on a sidecar

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Remains thought to be missing stunt man

Police are seeking photos of a Russian stuntman who went missing in 2002, in the hope the image can help identify partial remains located at Motutere earlier this year.

Anzac dawn draws big crowd

Thousands of people stood together in the Taupō Anzac Day Dawn Service this morning as the district began a day of commemorations.

NZ’s place in the world

This is the 17th year that I have been alive for ANZAC Day.  And what ANZAC Day represents has never been more relevant to me. By Angela Schur, Tauhara College, this year’s Anzac Day Essay Competition winner.

Taking on the world in a sidecar

Robert Kenecht - aka Robby 3 Wheels – took a well-earned rest in Taupō last week, before continuing his odyssey around the world on a sidecar.

Taupō Hospital in crisis

There is concern at the dire level of vacancies among full-time permanent senior doctor positions at Taupō Hospital, where gaps remain in the roster for the coming two months.

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Remains thought to be missing stunt man
Remains thought to be missing stunt man

Police are seeking photos of a Russian stuntman who went missing in 2002, in the hope the image can help identify partial remains located at Motutere earlier this year.

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Anzac dawn draws big crowd
Anzac dawn draws big crowd

Thousands of people stood together in the Taupō Anzac Day Dawn Service this morning as the district began a day of commemorations.

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NZ’s place in the world
NZ’s place in the world

This is the 17th year that I have been alive for ANZAC Day.  And what ANZAC Day represents has never been more relevant to me. By Angela Schur, Tauhara College, this year’s Anzac Day Essay Competition winner.

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Taking on the world in a sidecar
Taking on the world in a sidecar

Robert Kenecht - aka Robby 3 Wheels – took a well-earned rest in Taupō last week, before continuing his odyssey around the world on a sidecar.

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The ‘waggiest’ show in town
The ‘waggiest’ show in town

 Taupō’s dog community is quivering with excitement ahead of the first Dog Day Out on Sunday.

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Tractor Pull event back at Reporoa
Tractor Pull event back at Reporoa

More than 50 tractors across seven different weight classes are expected at the first Reporoa Tractor Pull and Community Day in eight years on Saturday.

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Winch appeal hauls in the cash
Winch appeal hauls in the cash

The Greenlea Rescue Helicopter team is less than $25,000 away from its ambitious $616,071 fundraising goal, for a new winch.

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‘Mirror perfect’ Lake Okataina
‘Mirror perfect’ Lake Okataina

This Rāhina we walked a medley of short, easy trails in the Lake Ōkataina Scenic Reserve.

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Trout fishing bragging rights up for grabs
Trout fishing bragging rights up for grabs

A free licence, a lasting memento, and bragging rights: all of this is on the table for contenders in this year’s Taupō Fishery photo competition.

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Strong prospects for Taupō tri-sport
Strong prospects for Taupō tri-sport

Tri-Sport Taupō Junior Development Team has had a summer of success, capped off with outstanding results at the recent Secondary School Triathlon Nationals.

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