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Long weekend brings record-challenging rain in Whakatāne, and steady falls across the Bay.
Taupō's black-billed gulls are rare but stubborn
Taupō's endangered black-billed gulls make life tough for themselves by nesting on boats.
'Leaders are the enablers': Taupō cop takes on new role
Warwick Morehu is taking on a new role at the Royal New Zealand Police College.
Reduced booster gap makes 20,000 more people eligible in Lakes DHB area
Across New Zealand, 1 million adults became eligible for their booster vaccine this week.
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Top tips for your garden this month.
Cannabis drug bust: Linesman sentenced to prison after rerouting electricity meters
Duane Simon rerouted wiring to steal thousands of dollars worth of electricity.
From dreams to jail: Why cannabis growers got involved in 'massive' $4.2m syndicate
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Native planting to help 'native birds and other wildlife flourish'
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Long weekend sees Taupō accommodation bookings up 38 per cent
Another long weekend has attracted visitors to Taupō.
David Beck: Work smarter not longer
OPINION: You do have enough time, you just have other priorities.
Get out, get active: Ironkidz entries open
Ironkidz is all about getting kids active in a fun way.
Taupō house prices cool but banks playing hard ball
The median house price in Taupō dropped between November and December.
$20,000 grant increases Tūrangi's SafeTea net
SafeTea HQ opened in Turangi's Town Centre in February 2021.
Sadness but optimism as old classrooms demolished
Hopes the planning and design work for the new school will be complete by end of 2022.
Back to school: 'We've got plans A to Z'
Taupō schools are preparing for multiple scenarios as they welcome children back.
Go Waikato: Four Waikato finalists placed in Best of Summer results
The NZ Herald Best of Summer rankings put four Waikato contenders in top-three placings.
On the lookout for love and litter at the lakefront
The Taupō District Council is offering a unique event.
Napier-Taupō highway speed limit debate rages on
Residents and leaders are opposed to the speed limit being lowered
Taupō weather: Dry January comes to a close
Taupō's weather highlights for the last week.
'Weird, wacky and wonderful': Big Bike Film Night returns
The Big Bike Film Night is back - and we have tickets to giveaway.
Covid 19 outbreak: Sunday update on latest cases
There are more than 100 new community Covid-19 cases throughout the country today.
Nearly 30 homes to be built at Reporoa in iwi development
The papkāinga development will be built in three stages on land between Rotorua and Taupō.
Rachel Canning: Discovering treasures around Mt Tongariro National Park
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'You don't expect a car coming through the door': Woman hit by car in shop grateful to helpers
Sue Watkins was browsing shoes when a vehicle crashed through the front of the store.
Mangakino fatal crash: Victim named
Police are still making inquiries into the crash.
Taupō thumbs up and thumbs down
Readers submit their appreciation and gripes for the last week.
Thieves target boats and trailers in Taupō
COMMENT: Taupō Senior Sergeant Phil Edwards provides an update.
David Beck: Tattoo on my butt? Sure, for a good cause
COMMENT: Some causes are worth putting your body on the line for.
Want free Wi-Fi in Tūrangi? Here's how
Amplify has set up free WiFi in the Tūrangi.
Valentine's Day Competition: Tell us your love story
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