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Ruapehu fighting for rescue helicopter service
A recent tender process did not include plans for a Taupo-based helicopter rescue service.
Potential loss of Rotorua rescue helicopter a 'slap in the face'
The rescue helicopter provider said Taupo and Tauranga helicopters could cover Rotorua.
Rotorua and Taupo MPs seek answers over rescue choppers
McClay and Upston said they would be seeking answers from the Government.
Tuwharetoa Maori Trust Board: Taupo rescue chopper must stay
The Trust Board says removing the Taupo base would dramatically affect the risk to people.
Rotorua and Taupo rescue helicopters could be scrapped
Fears lives could be lost if Rotorua and Taupo rescue helicopters are scrapped.
Mayor: Lives will be lost if Taupo rescue chopper goes
Under a new proposal, Taupo would no longer have a rescue helicopter.
Woman killed in Easter crash had just lost her mother
Woman who died in Easter crash was grieving the recent loss of her mother.
Local Focus: Summer tourists outstrip Winter in Ruapehu District
Ruapehu faces similar tourism pressures to Queenstown. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Room check: The Airport Motel @ Rainbow Point
Stephanie Holmes checks into the Airport Motel @ Rainbow Point, Taupo.
Logs 'come to life' in Tongariro National Park
Pouwhenua mark cultural significance of Tongariro. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Local Focus: Logs 'come to life' in Tongariro National Park
Pouwhenua mark cultural significance for National Park. Made with funding from NZ on Air
Social worker team to tackle child abuse
Specialist team of social workers to work with police after baby boy's death.
Tarbon's DQ ends quest for Gixxer Cup
Tough call in Taupo for missing oil containment part.
5yo killed in crash: 'I'd give the world to get my baby back'
Susan Kanuta's mother and son were killed in a serious two-car crash.
Rescued dog was neglected - and ill
The rescued dog turned out to be ill as well as abandoned.
Consistency pays off for Alexander
Consistency proved a winning formula for Waverley hydroplane racer David Alexander.
'Phantom' fraudster who conned Jonah Lomu granted parole, to be deported
"The Phantom" who stole $3.2m has been granted parole and will be deported to Australia.
Killer highway closed due to slip danger
State Highway closed after man attempting to clear rockfall was killed.
Stark relief for Ironman winner
Perennial runner up Terenzo Bozzone has finally won the New Zealand Ironman in Taupo.
Elderly woman critical after Taupo crash
The woman is in an intensive care unit in Hamilton.
Building company collapses: Dozens of new homes unbuilt, 100 firms in lurch
Liquidators are still finding how much home-builder owes.
Taupo man pleads guilty to manslaughter
Adrian Ngamotu, 55, entered the plea in the High Court at Rotorua today.
Man knocked 'clean off the road' by falling rocks
Man found dead after falling rocks flung him down a bank and into a river.
Eastern arterial closed after two-truck crash
A crash involving two trucks has closed a section of the Eastern Taupo Arterial.
Meet Philip, the goat who loves fishing
A Taupo local was surprised to find a goat named Philip in his usual fishing spot.
Taupo murder accused refused bail for the second time
Taupo murder accused denied bail for the second time.
Taupo to host weekend of wellness
Weekend of yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and music coming to Taupo.
Anxious, blanket-obsessed dog lights up the internet
Taupo dog Anxiety Girl is a hit online because of her quirky ways.
Firm fined for taking water
Evergreen Landcare staff took water from hydrants because that's what they 'normally did'.
Lupton flies to the lead
Ken Lupton flies the flag for Waverley after round one of Hydro Thunder series
A life less ordinary
The story of four different Kiwis who've chosen to jump off the "normal life" path.