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Arrests made following alleged attempted robbery in Taupō

Police have arrested four men, four weeks after an alleged aggravated robbery in Taupō.

Early intervention could prevent up to 80 per cent of eye health problems

A Taupō woman is urging people to get their eyes checked.

'Better than cocaine', say all-seasons lake dippers

Swimmers love nothing better than a refreshing plunge in the coolest months.

A creamy curry without the bad stuff

Olivia Moore conjures up a silky, creamy, healthy curry option.

Pig carcasses and dirty bus stops rile readers

Taupō readers give their vote in the thumbs up and thumbs down section.

Asteroid City: Star studded and 'enjoyably shallow'

A star studded cast provides welcome relief from the deep and meaningful.

Love of horses sees horse race named in honour of Julia Wilding

Taupō Racing Club will name a race at Ladies Day after the late Julia Wilding.

Threatened species on the comeback thanks to Lake Taupō wetlands project

A community grant will help protect species like the Australasian bittern.

Low lakes, winding trails and windy weather for Taupō groups

Taupō's sports clubs share what they've been up to this week.

Local charities celebrate funding milestone

A community foundation is celebrating a huge donation milestone for Taupō charities.

A shout-out for squeaky shoes and car batteries from Taupō readers

This week's thumbs up and thumbs down from Taupō and Tūrangi residents.

Life gets larger for young popstars

Young Taupō musicians will get their chance to take to the stage.

Vintage cars to hit Taupō for worthy cause

Taupō's roads are about to get a vintage feel for this year's Daffodil Day.

Taupō GP surgeries to merge

Taupō is to be left with just two GP practices from this month.

Truckies radio ahead to avoid disaster on treacherous section of SH1

Drivers and locals are calling for action on SH1 at Bulli Point, but are they being heard?

Scholarship available for Tūrangi school leavers

Students in the Central Plateau region were invited to apply for the educational fund.