Laurilee McMichael is editor of the Taupo & Turangi Weekender
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More medical staff than needed at Tūroa bus crash scene
A number of medical and ski patrol staff who were on the mountain provided extra help.
Tramper: 'I didn't think I was going to make it'
'I went through some pretty heavy thoughts...it was extremely overwhelming.'
Taupō Great Lake Trail not to be missed
Laurilee McMichael takes on the Great Lakes Trail with her family.
Closure of rescue helicopter service opposed
Residents brave heavy rain to support the continued air rescue operations at Taupo.
Skier who died on Ruapehu 'pushed the limits'
Close friend talks of an adventurer with an amazing sense of positivity.
'We saved his life for sure'
Man sustained broken rib and hypothermia after cliff plunge and hours in the snow.