March a busy month for Taupō Orienteering Club
The club has hosted some major events recently.
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Future-proofing Taupō Airport for the next 50 years
New Taupō Airport facilities for travellers under construction, opening December 2022.
Taupō homes fail to sell at auction for first time in four years
Taupō's median house price hit $850,000 but sellers should manage expectations.
SH5 reopens after crash closes road for nearly 10 hours
Truck and trailer crashed pre-dawn; salvage continued mid-afternoon.
Cat-astrophe avoided: Crane called in to rescue furry friend from tree
Cat stuck in 20m tall tree for at least four days, possibly seven, rescued by crane.
Taupō flat killing: Man struck flatmate with hammer, stabbed him four times
An altercation between two Taupō flatmates resulted in a man's death.
Mt Ruapehu raised to volcanic alert level 2
The last time Mt Ruapehu was moved to volcanic level 2 was in December 2020.
Six injured in serious road crashes across North Island
Several other people were hospitalised after road incidents around the North Island.
Oxygen and antivirals: How doctors are fighting Omicron
Medical professionals explain how Covid-19 is being treated and when to ask for help.
Taupō killing: Man admits manslaughter charge
William Capper was originally to stand trial on Monday for George Cross' murder.
'I can read with my grandkids now': Literacy and numeracy classes changing lives
The programme helps adults who struggle with digital literacy, reading, writing or maths.
Taupō homicide: Police urge people to come forward
Ryan Woodford died at the Adelphi Motel in Taupō on Sunday, March 6.
Dedicated volunteer up for any challenge
The Love Our People series celebrates local heroes in the Taupō district
Mental health education a 'top priority': Are Kiwi kids prepared for the future?
Mental health is a hot topic all over the world, including in schools.
Meet New Zealand's fastest under-19 cross country mountain biker
Taupō to Europe, James Officer, 17, is the New Zealand U19 XC mountain biking champion.
Taupō principals ask for community support if omicron closes a school
Taupō teen leaders share learning from home insights for those in isolation.
Tick, Tick... Boom: The torment of a young creative who struggles with intimacy
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30km/h speed limit proposed outside schools and in Taupō and Tūrangi towns
Open road speed limit may no longer apply to rural roads in Taupō under a new speed plan.
Teen swims 80km across Lake Taupō and back
Caitlin O'Reilly is just the third person to complete the 80km swim.
Bat check on doomed trees pays off
The pekapeka tou-roa (long-tailed bats) are classified as threatened-nationally critical
Projected rates rise of 8.35 per cent: Council calls for feedback on Annual Plan
This feedback process is part of the council's Annual Plan consultation period.
North Island skifield says loss will be $7.4 million
The operators of Tūroa ski field have decided to hold off on a $40 million renewal plan.
Taupō homicide: Police seek sightings of silver sedan
Police are seeking information about a car in relation to the homicide.
Vaccine pass rules to be eased at council venues
Vaccine passes were introduced at council offices, facilities and venues in December
Taupō's Waiora House to rise again
Waiora House was demolished in 2019 after asbestos was discovered
Local Focus: Taupō needs tourists
"Tough times don't last, but tough people do" but times may be getting too tough in Taupō.
Taupō thumbs up and thumbs down
Readers submit their appreciation and gripes for the last week.
A new era: Announcing the renamed Taupō & Tūrangi Herald
New name, same great local content.
Getting girls active: A unique solution
The Tania Dalton Foundation and Sport Waikato are teaming up with a new initiative.
Covid-19 is obviously no fun, but why do I feel guilty?
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