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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.

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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.

Covid-19 is obviously no fun, but why do I feel guilty?
OPINION: Isolating with Covid-19 has been an emotional rollercoaster.

Taupō & Tūrangi Weekender changes are coming
Next week marks a significant step in the history of the Taupō & Tūrangi Weekender.

'Your skirt's too short': Taupō women breaking the bias
A day to reflect on gender bias in corporate NZ and ask why girls drop out of sport.

Taupō homicide: Motel owner hopes death doesn't affect future housing
Adelphi Motel owner says his business shouldn't be punished for someone else's mistake.

From psychological first aid to Meals On Wheels
Pandemic inspires charity to bring back the WW2 era Red Cross Parcel.

'As an organisation we are not very good at receiving praise'
Taupō fire brigade were asked three times before they finally accepted the nomination.

Motel homicide: Police name 30yo man who died
The latest from the police investigating a Taupō homicide.

Sustainable lithium extraction: Taupō's economic future?
Lithium is in hot demand around the world. Could a Taupō-based company have the answer?

Firearms incident on same day as Taupō motel death
Police have released more information about a homicide investigation in Taupō.

Taupō homicide: Police called to motel 40 times before death
Police have been regular visitors to a motel that's the scene of a homicide inquiry.

'It's so sad... it was bad': Father dies in motel from injuries, murder inquiry launched
A police investigation is under way.

Lengthy wait for High Court attempted murder trial
Why a man accused of stabbing a woman will have to wait 16 months for his trial.

Demand for RATs sees Taupō librarian directing traffic
Taupō District Council warns of service disruption as pandemic causes staff shortages.

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Readers submit their appreciation and gripes for the last week.

Rezoned land to pave the way for 780 new dwellings in Taupō
The move will enable the future development of approximately 780 dwellings.

'In for an interesting year': What new property figures mean for Rotorua
The report shows house prices in 26 Rotorua suburbs dropped over the quarter.

Tesla in Tūrangi: Community board gives go ahead
Tesla will establish an electric vehicle charging station in Tūrangi's eastern car park.

Cycling for conservation: From Cape Reinga to Bluff for native trees
The 3000km journey will help raise funds for Greening Taupō's native trees

Hearing loss: The invisible disability
Mask wearing has made life tough for those with hearing loss.

Lakefront redevelopment: Hole in one or bogey?
A redevelopment of the Hole in One Challenge at Lake Taupō is under public consultation

Covid-19 escalating: Hundreds of cases in Taupō District
Taupō doctor gives tips for caring for Covid-19 infected family members at home.

World's second oldest geothermal powerstation facing closure
World's 2nd geothermal power plant at Taupō is 64 years old and set to close before 2031.