Laurilee McMichael
Editor
Laurilee McMichael is editor of the Taupo & Turangi Weekender
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Court says company failed to respond to warnings
Wellhead discharge ended up in Waikato River after Contact's system alarms went unheeded.
Balcony tragedy: How a Kiwi Olympic hero fell to his death
Coroner's ruling released under the Official Information Act.
'Nothing would ever hurt as much as this': Mum honours lost daughter
'I want Imogen to be remembered for who she was, not how she died.'
Plane crash trio found uninjured near Desert Rd
Three people and a dog survived a plane crash in poor conditions.
Collapsed in a river, her breath stopped for 18 minutes
Heather Macdonald was dead when pulled from the freezing Tongariro River. CPR saved her.
Inappropriate racial comment prompts Taupō council Code of Conduct complaint
The comment came from a councillor at this afternoon's Taupō District Council meeting.
Crash survivor: 'I spat my teeth into someone's hand'
Kelsey Tarrant is held together by surgical rods and pins. But her recovery is astounding.
'Heartbreaking' tragedy: The driving mistake that tore three families apart
Devastated family members speak out after coroner's ruling made public.
Fire fighters still at Taupō landfil after 36 hours
A fire broke out overnight at the Taupō district's main landfill.
Wastewater pipe broken, spilling sewage into Lake Taupō
The second smaller leak followed an initial 800,000l spill on July 2.
Two charged with arson after Taupō blaze
As many as 50 firefighters were called to the fire that spread across three shops.
Man who was missing for two days in bush will be okay, police say
Scott McPherson 'suffering a bit' after two days lost in bush near Taupō.
Taupō Great Lake Trail not to be missed
Laurilee McMichael takes on the Great Lakes Trail with her family.
Shot hunter minutes from death
Gravely injured hunter was winched from heavy bush needing blood immediately.
Rescue helicopter shake up
Proposed changes could affect the Tauranga rescue helicopter base.
Rotorua and Taupo rescue helicopters could be scrapped
Fears lives could be lost if Rotorua and Taupo rescue helicopters are scrapped.