Sky's the limit for 91-year-old's flying memoir
Jim Shaw's career took him all over the world. Now, he's written a book about his life.
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Winning formula for learning about money
Taupō Budget House has found a fun new way to teach young people about money.
Thousands in donations handed out by Lions Club
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Bliss balls without the bother
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Applying the heat on reserve burnouts
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Tangled web of privilege and power plays out on screen
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Taupō club and sports results
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Arrests made following alleged attempted robbery in Taupō
Police have arrested four men, four weeks after an alleged aggravated robbery in Taupō.
Early intervention could prevent up to 80 per cent of eye health problems
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A creamy curry without the bad stuff
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Pig carcasses and dirty bus stops rile readers
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Asteroid City: Star studded and 'enjoyably shallow'
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Love of horses sees horse race named in honour of Julia Wilding
Taupō Racing Club will name a race at Ladies Day after the late Julia Wilding.
Supercars set to supercharge Central North Island tourism
Supercars are coming to Taupō providing a big boost to the central North Island economy.
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Local charities celebrate funding milestone
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Life gets larger for young popstars
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Scholarship available for Tūrangi school leavers
Students in the Central Plateau region were invited to apply for the educational fund.
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Tūrangi bed and breakfast scores national award
A bed and breakfast in Tūrangi is celebrating nabbing a national award.
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Taupō restaurants named among country's best
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