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Pass the pale ale; VB drinker dips toes into craft beer world
Start to get some malty, fruity, hops on this pale ale journey.

'They are grieving': Crash survivor speaks to killed driver's family
Dan Woolley said he has no hard feelings against the driver who came hurtling towards him.

Bay of Plenty moves to restricted fire season overnight
Everyone needs a permit to light an open-air fire.

Taupō streets reopen after firearm reports
No individuals or items of interest were located.

Taupō water use soars amid visitor influx
Some of the district's water treatment plants are close to capacity.

State Highway 5 blocked after serious crash near Waipunga
Motorists are being asked to avoid the area and delay their travel.

Whatever happened to Taupō's rogue bore?
The bore was created unintentionally and spectacularly by drillers in 1960.

Man charged with attempted murder after stabbing
The victim of the stabbing remains in critical condition.

Sweltering hot start to 2022, with high temperatures forecast
Temperatures are forecast to hit as high as 30C for the start of 2022.

New Year Honours: A war vet, an Olympian and a potter
Nine people from Rotorua and its surrounds have been honoured

One person dead after motorcycle crash on farm
Police were alerted to the crash around 7pm.

Missing woman found 'alive and well'
Jan-Marie Burton was reported missing in Taupō on December 29.

Who baked all the pies? The migrants who fell in love with Kiwi staple
Asians make up 40 per cent of bakers in New Zealand.

New locations of interest in Rotorua and Taupō
All locations of interest can be found on the Ministry of Health website.

Police name man who died in SH1 crash
He was 24-year-old Shaquille Dempsey of Turangi.

Festive road toll of 5 'a real tragic start', top cop says
Seventeen people have died in the past 10 days.

'Once in a generation': Taupō gears up for town centre transformation
The town's roads have been reconfigured, now comes the exciting part for a new-look Taupō

'Incredible' new footpath a boon for disabled cyclists
Cyclists on two and three wheels burning up the new footpath from Acacia Bay to Nukuhau

'I just want to put a smile on people's faces': The man behind Taupō's newest entertainment zone
Taupō businessman builds and runs a big box family entertainment zone in Taupō.

Police seek information about fatal crash
The person killed in the crash was a 31-year-old hitchhiker.

Tūwharetoa building new home for council
The project is symbol of the shared aspiration to seek a closer and enduring partnership.

NZ summer travel: Five new things to do in Taupō
If you want healthy food - or burgers with the lot - Taupō has it all this summer.

Taupō Marina Navigation Channel for boats only
Security guards hired to stop kids swimming in Taupō marina, it's illegal and unsafe.

Head students for 2022 want 'fun' to be a core value
Student leaders have a clear vision of what they want to see at Tauhara College next year

Mt Ruapehu's Locals' Weekend to benefit rescue helicopter
On December 18 and 19 locals can enjoy discounts on Mt Ruapehu.

Triathlete Nicole van der Kaay reflects on momentous year
Competing at the Olympics was a lifelong dream come true for Nicole van der Kaay.

Eager to make a difference: Taupō's Rhieve Grey studying at Oxford
Rhieve Grey hopes his study will help him remove systemic barriers for indigenous people.

From Dubai Sevens to Taupō Bowls, Jim's enjoying a change of pace
Jim Fitzsimons spent 12 years managing the Dubai Sevens Stadium.